Sunday, October 13, 2024–12:14 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of pistol-whipping a homeless man A 37-year-old North Rome man has been arrested on a felony warrant charging him with aggravated assault. According to the warrant: Jason Earl Edwards pointed a firearm at a homeless man’s head and then pistol-whipped the victim causing the…… Continue Reading
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October 12th, 2024 – 8:00 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Saturday afternoon the 9th annual “Fiddlin’ Fest between the Rivers” event transformed downtown Rome into a giant bluegrass street celebration. The festival featured the classic sounds of bluegrass music on live music stages and activities along every Broadstreet…… Continue Reading
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October 11th, 2024 – 11:00 AM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Brittany Sublett, a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner at Harbin Clinic Oncology, recently launched the “Wig It Forward” initiative to assist breast cancer patients who are dealing with hair loss. After seeing the emotional toll hair loss has had…… Continue Reading
Friday, October 11, 2024–9:04 a.m. -John Bailey, Rome News-Tribune- This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com An audit of the Northwest Georgia Housing Authority is nearing completion. Authority Executive Director Justin Jones told members of the board recently that, while it’s been a…… Continue Reading
Thursday, October 10, 2024–12:33 p.m. -News Release- The Rome Symphony Orchestra (RSO) is proud to announce its 2024-25 season, unified under the theme of “That’s Entertainment,” featuring six performances spanning various genres and special community partnerships. The 103rd season will open with the RSO’s presentation of “Natural Woman: A Tribute to Carole King” on Saturday,…… Continue Reading
Friday, October 10, 2024–12:25 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- As preparations continue for the next phase of the former Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital property, a documentary is in the works, looking back at the history of the complex. The Rome-Floyd County Development Authority acquired the 132 acres from the state of Georgia and plans to…… Continue Reading
Thursday, October 10, 2024–12:21 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- As preparations continue for Saturday’s Fiddlin’ Fest, members of the Rome Downtown Development Authority are already looking toward next year’s event, which could see one major change. Fiddlin’ Fest is already one of the largest attractions in Downtown Rome, drawing an estimated 25,000 attendees, but some…… Continue Reading
Thursday, October 10, 2024–11:37 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Two more accused of renting equipment from Home Depot and then selling it Two more arrests have been made in the theft of equipment from Home Depot on Hicks Drive in Rome. According to the arrest warrants: 42-year-old Jacquis Montez Terry of Atlanta and 33-year-old Sean…… Continue Reading
October 9th, 2024 – 2:00 PM WBHF Radio – According to Sheriff Clark Millsap, on Sunday, October 6th, 2024, Bartow County Sheriff’s Office Patrol deputies and Investigators were dispatched to 129 Chastain Drive, Cartersville, Georgia, about a welfare check/ possible domestic dispute which was later determined to be a homicide investigation. Deputies initially attempted to…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, October 9, 2024–11:04 a.m. -News Release- Floyd County Schools’ (FCS) four-year graduation rate for the Class of 2024 is marked official at 95.4%, according to data released today by the Georgia Department of Education. This rate exceeds the state’s rate of 85.4%. Only 43 other school districts in the state achieved graduation rates of…… Continue Reading