Monday, December 30, 2024–6:15 p.m. -Staff reports- Atrium Health Floyd and Harbin Clinic will partner with the Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation to usher in the New Year with a fireworks show. The fireworks will start at 7:30 p.m. and will be launched from Jackson Hill, allowing more people throughout Rome the opportunity to see the…… Continue Reading
Monday, December 30, 2024–6:10 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with assault, drug possession A Lindale man is facing charges following an alleged assault at his Lakeview Drive home on Sunday. According to Floyd County Jail records: 37-year-old Jeffrey David Lindsey struck a 36-year-old man in the head with the barrel or butt of…… Continue Reading
Monday, December 30, 2024–5:50 p.m. -AAA South- Georgia’s gas price average is bringing joy to drivers at the pumps compared to a week ago. Drivers are now paying an average of $2.89 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 2 cents less than a week ago, 2 cents less than a month ago, and…… Continue Reading
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December 30th, 2024 – 4:00 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & A swearing-in ceremony took place Monday afternoon at the Floyd County Probate Court. Superior Court Judge William Sparks administered oaths to several officials, including newly elected County Commissioner Mike Burnes and returning Commissioner Allison Watters. Dave Roberson was sworn in for…… Continue Reading
Sunday, December 29, 2024–7:30 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Board of Assessors is expected to approve the 2025 mobile home tax digest during a called meeting Monday morning. The meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. in Suite 216 of the Historic Courthouse located at 4 Government Plaza. The meeting is open to the public.… Continue Reading
Sunday, December 29, 2024–7:00 p.m. -Georgia Lottery Corporation- A Mega Millions lottery ticket worth $10,000 was sold in Cave Spring last week. The ticket purchased at the Chevron at 2382 Gadsden Road matched four of the five winning numbers and the Mega Ball. The winning numbers for the Dec. 24 drawing were 11-14-38-45-46, with the…… Continue Reading
Sunday, December 29, 2024–6:45 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Newly elected Floyd County Commissioner Mike Burnes will be sworn in on Monday. The ceremony will take place at 1 pm in the Probate Court Room located on the second floor of the Floyd County Judicial Center. Current Commissioner Allison Watters will also be sworn in for…… Continue Reading
Sunday, December 29, 2024–5:45 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Georgians are remembering former President Jimmy Carter, who has passed away at the age of 100. Carter was elected president in 1976. Before that, he served as Georgia’s Governor from 1971 to 1975. Current Georgia Governor Brian Kemp issued a statement Sunday, which read: “As the…… Continue Reading
Sunday, December 29, 2024–5:10 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- ‘Most Wanted’ suspect in custody A Kingston man was jailed late last week on felony warrants charging him with aggravated battery and exploitation or intimidation of an elder person. According to the warrants: 40-year old Nicholas Augustus King struck a 65-year-old man on top of the…… Continue Reading
December 26th, 2024 – 7:20 PM WRGA Staff Reports – As New Year’s celebrations approach, the Rome Police Department is reminding residents to follow Georgia’s fireworks regulations. According to state law fireworks are permitted from 10 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. on most days – However, on New Year’s Eve, the time is extended until…… Continue Reading