December 10th, 2024 – 11:00 AM WRGA Staff Reports – Tuesday morning the Rome Police Department gave an update regarding the fatal wreck that occurred on Monday morning involving a Rome Police Officer: “On Friday, December 6, 2024, an email was sent to the department email of Assistant Chief Rodney Bailey, indicating that a pipe…… Continue Reading
Monday, December 9, 2024–7:23 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission has approved $2 million Tax Allocation District funding for a new hotel at Five Points. The developer is applying for a TAD to defray the cost of building a 100-plus-room Home2 Suites at 1024 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Under TAD financing,…… Continue Reading
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December 9th, 2024 – 5:30 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA News Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – A Rome police officer was involved in a fatal wreck on Redmond Circle at the Gala Shopping Center Monday morning. According to the Georgia State Patrol: A 2002 Mazda Protégé pulled out of a private lot onto…… Continue Reading
Monday, December 9, 2024 -Bill Crane As fall temperatures dip, and this endemic, former COVID19 pandemic and flu season again make their presence known, I am reminded of two life maxims for this time of pumpkin spice and the holidays. Get your shots, and for even better year-round counsel, be wise, exercise. The pandemic perhaps made…… Continue Reading
Monday, December 9, 2024–12:10 p.m. -News Release- “It couldn’t happen without them.” That was Linda Hatcher’s response when asked about how important Atrium Health Floyd Emergency Medical Services is to the success of the annual Toys for Tots Drive. Once again, EMS is already deep into the gift collection process this year, and Hatcher, the…… Continue Reading
Monday, December 9, 2024–12:05 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City School Board is expected to place the proposed 2026 school calendar on First Reading when it meets on Tuesday. The board will also approve meeting dates for the coming year and hear a family engagement presentation. The board will also review financial reports…… Continue Reading
Monday, December 9, 2024–12:00 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with aggravated assault, aggravated sexual battery A 39-year-old Rome man is accused of sexual battery against a woman as she slept at his Morton Bend Road home over the weekend. According to Floyd County Jail records: Joseph Russell Fountain and the victim then got…… Continue Reading
Monday, December 9, 2024–9:20 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission is expected to approve a resolution to call for a special election to fill the unexpired term of Larry Maxey when it meets Tuesday. Maxey passed away on November 23 and his post-four seat is not up for re-election until 2026. The…… Continue Reading
Monday, December 9, 2024–8:15 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas price average remains steady at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average of $2.90 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’ state average remains the same as a week ago, at 4 cents less than a month ago and 15 cents less than…… Continue Reading
Monday, December 9, 2024–8:10 a.m. -Staff reports- Calhoun Police and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation executed a search warrant Friday at a business suspected of being involved in human trafficking. According to Calhoun Police: Evidence obtained during an investigation over several months led to the warrant at Curing Massage located at 514 South Wall Street.…… Continue Reading