December 4th, 2024 – 3:30 PM Paulding County Sheriff’s Office – The Northwest Georgia Drug Task Force made a significant seizure of illegal narcotics, including Fentanyl, along with guns and US Currency recently. On Wednesday, November 13, 2024, Agents with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s (GBI) Northwest Georgia Drug Task Force (NWGDTF), the Paulding County…… Continue Reading
December 4th, 2024 – 12:30 PM WRGA Staff Reports – On Wednesday, the City of Rome announced that Banty Jones Park will undergo planned improvements starting December 9th. During the renovation period, the park will be closed to the public as crews work to enhance the space for the community. The basketball court will remain…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, December 4, 2024–11:45 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Woman accused of burglarizing home and pawning stolen items A Rome woman is accused of burglarizing a home on East Third Avenue back on November 28. According to an arrest warrant and Floyd County Jail records: 34-year-old Dawn Elaine Helms stole numerous items valued at more…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, December 4, 2024–11:00 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A man being sought by authorities is now in custody. Over the weekend, the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office posted a lookout for 34-year-old Herbert Sebastian Shiflett of Silver Creek. According to the arrest warrants and Floyd County Jail records: Shiflett bit a man, causing a disfiguring…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, December 4, 2024–9:20 a.m. -News Release- The Rome Area Heritage Foundation (RAHF) and MSP Attorneys will host the fifth annual #ThisPlaceMatters Historic Home Tour on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the College Heights Historic District. This year’s tour will feature five residences showcasing a wide range of architecture and design,…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, December 4, 2024–9:20 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Members of the Rome Water and Sewer Committee will review a rate study when they meet next week. When rates were rolled back following a settlement in Rome’s suit against chemical companies and others regarding PFAS contamination, it was generally understood that there could be a…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, December 4, 2024–8:51 a.m. -Mo Burge, 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 Rome’s financial staff continues to go line by line in preparing the 2025 budget, which is shaping up to be tighter this year after recent pay increases,…… Continue Reading
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December 4th, 2024 – 12:15 AM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Tuesday night, Downtown Rome lit up with joy as crowds gathered to celebrate the start of the holiday season with the 2024 Rome Christmas Parade. Broad Street transformed into a festive scene inspired by a “Christmas Carol.” This…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, December 3, 2024–8:06 p.m. -News Release- Rome High School has released the names of 20 students who have been nominated for the Governor’s Honors Program. These students are: Sarah Reeves, World Languages FrenchKamran Bawa, Science – ChemistryLucy Johnson, DanceNina Mayer, Communicative ArtsEliza Esme, Music – Voice AltoYash Garg, Social StudiesHuga Villeda Juarez, MathCaroline Pipel,…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, December 3, 2024–11:55 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Three arrested on Wade Street Three people were arrested after Rome-Floyd Metro Task Force officers found methamphetamine during the execution of a search warrant at a home on Wade Street Monday. According to Floyd County Jail records: 37-year-old Jessica Nicole Barton, 51-year-old Darrell Lynn Holder, and…… Continue Reading