Monday, June 17, 2024–9:37 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia’s gas price average is holding steady at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.28 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is a penny less than a week ago, 12 cents less than a month ago, and penny less than this time last…… Continue Reading
Monday, June 17, 2024–9:32 a.m. -News Release- The founding of a new residential development for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, called Amber Grace, was recently celebrated. Located on the Berry College campus, this unique community will provide appropriately supported housing and enrichment programs for these adults, as well as promote meaningful vocational and service…… Continue Reading
-Staff reports- Georgia Department of Transportation crews will close the US 411 bridge from Rome heading toward Cartersville starting Monday. The bridge will be closed for about two weeks while it is repaired. Vehicles traveling from Rome toward Cartersville will take US 27 to US 411 toward Cedartown/Gadsden then turn onto Darlington Drive Southwest to…… Continue Reading
Sunday, June 16, 2024–12:30 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission will meet a week early due to the annual Georgia Municipal Association Conference next week. During the caucus, which will start early at 3:45 pm Monday, the commission will tour the new police headquarters and municipal courtroom on Technology Parkway. During the…… Continue Reading
Sunday, June 16, 2024–12:23 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Woman charged with child, animal cruelty A 32-year-old Rome woman was jailed last week at her Skyline Drive home on charges of 2nd and 3rd-degree cruelty to children. According to Floyd County Jail records: Rebeccah Jane Rivera Duke allowed three children to live in unsafe and…… Continue Reading
Friday, June 14, 2024–8:06 a.m. -Atrium Health Floyd News Release- With the daily highs going from delightful to detestable in northwest Georgia, it’s time for people who play or work outdoors – especially seniors and young children– to take some steps to keep from being beaten by the heat. Children under 2 and adults 65…… Continue Reading
Thursday, June 13, 2024–6:32 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- As the City of Rome gets ready to implement its coin-operated amusement machine ordinance, a downtown overlay district is being considered that could prohibit gaming machines within its boundaries. On Thursday, Rome City Clerk Joe Smith updated members of the Rome Downtown Development Authority on the…… Continue Reading
Thursday, June 13, 2024–11:40 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A 31-year-old Shannon man is facing multiple charges in connection with robberies and assaults that occurred two years ago. According to the arrest warrants and Floyd County Jail records: Joshua Nathaniel Danforth shot a 73-year-old woman in the shoulder and took her purse containing $1,200. The…… Continue Reading
Thursday, June 13, 2024–11:33 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records: Woman accused of breaking into storage unit twice A 65-year-old Summerville woman was booked into the Floyd County Jail Wednesday on felony warrants charging her with two counts of 2nd-degree burglary and theft by taking. According to the warrants: On May 9, Rita Carol Ledbetter entered…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, June 12, 2024–12:07 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Calhoun man arrested during traffic stop A Calhoun man is facing charges following a traffic stop on Martha Berry Boulevard at McDonald Street in Rome Tuesday. According to Floyd County jail records: 27-year-old Ishmael Nicholas Guevara was holding his cell phone while driving and a 2-year-old…… Continue Reading