Monday, May 12, 2025–6:30 a.m. -News Release- Rush Chapel Road will be closed during the day this week while crews make repairs ahead of a paving project that is soon to be announced. Floyd County Public Works will the road beginning Monday, May 12, through Thursday, May 15, beginning at 8 a.m. until 4…… Continue Reading
Sunday, May 11, 2025–7:50 p.m. -News Release- Rome Area History Center Debuts WWII Commemorative Exhibit: “Over Here and Over There” The Rome Area History Center has a new traveling exhibition, “Over Here and Over There: Georgia and Georgians in World War II,”is now open. This exhibit marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World…… Continue Reading
Sunday, May 11, 2025–7:15 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- A new hazardous materials ordinance is set for a second reading a vote during Monday’s Rome City Commission meeting. The ordinance comes with a recommendation to approve from the city’s public safety committee and mirrors an ordinance that was adopted by the county. “The essence of…… Continue Reading
Sunday, May 11, 202t5–7:05 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Board of Education will hold a called meeting on Monday morning to approve changes in personnel and approve a contract for bathroom renovations at several schools. The recommendation is to approve StonHard for the renovations at Johnson Elementary, Model Middle, Coosa Middle, Alto…… Continue Reading
Sunday, May 11, 2025–7:00 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of assaulting, threatening woman A Kingston man is accused of assaulting a woman at his Blarney Way residence. According to Floyd County Jail records: 28-year-old Cody Lee Higdon struck the woman in the back of the head, and covered her mouth while choking her.…… Continue Reading
Sunday, May 11, 2025–7:00 p.m. -Rome Police Department report- A woman reported being robbed at knifepoint early Friday morning. According to a Rome Police Department report: The victim told officers that she was at the City Center Food Mart across from Krystal on Shorter Avenue when she was approached by a female, who asked for…… Continue Reading
Saturday, May 10, 2025–9:40 a.m. -News Release- We regret to announce that the Emergency Services Expo is postponed for today (May 10, 2025) due to weather. Look for a follow-up date soon!… Continue Reading
Friday, May 9, 2025–10:15 p.m. -News Release- Floyd County Schools (FCS) is taking bold new steps to further strengthen the safety and security of its students, staff, and campuses. Beginning in the upcoming school year, FCS will implement enhanced security protocols through a new partnership with Global K9 Protection Group, a nationally recognized leader in…… Continue Reading
Friday, May 9, 2025–10:00 p.m. -Staff Reports- 14th District Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, who had been rumoured as a possible candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2026, says she is not running. In a post on X Friday, Greene wrote: Someone once said, “The Senate is where good ideas go to die.” They were right.…… Continue Reading
Friday, May 9, 2025–9:51 p.m. -News Release- Shorter University honored the Class of 2025 with two Spring Commencement Ceremonies held on Thursday May 8, in the Winthrop-King Centre. The University celebrated approximately 350 graduates across its academic programs in services that reflected both tradition and celebration. The 10 a.m. ceremony recognized graduates from the Ben…… Continue Reading
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