Thursday, November 21, 2024–10:50 a.m. -Staff reports- This weekend we will find out who makes the best collard greens in Rome. The South Rome Community Association is hosting its 2nd annual Collard Greens Festival on Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the South Rome Community Garden, located at the corner of Pennington Avenue…… Continue Reading
Thursday, November 21, 2024–10:45 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- For the 64th year, members of the Rome Noon Optimist Club will be up bright and early, serving all-you-can-eat pancakes and sausage, all for a good cause. The annual “Flippin’ for Youth” pancake breakfast is Saturday from 6 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the Rome Civic…… Continue Reading
Thursday, November 21, 2024–10:40 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Warrant: Man found with meth while an inmate back in 2022 A Lawrenceville man is accused of having methamphetamine while an inmate at the Floyd County Prison back in April of 2022. According to an arrest warrant: 39-year-old Davian Antwan Brantley was found with just over…… Continue Reading
Thursday, November 21, 2024–10:35 a.m. -Georgia Department of Labor- Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.5 percent in October, up three-tenths of a percent over the month. A year ago, the rate was 2.9 percent. “While most regions across Georgia experienced a slight uptick in unemployment, our state…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, November 20, 2024–5:10 p.m. -Cartersville Police Department Report- A 57-year-old man was arrested for aggravated assault and other charges following an incident Sunday on Davis Street in Cartersville. According to a Cartersville Police report: Officers responded to a home on Davis Street after Keith Bradley Turner strangled, beat, and threatened to kill another man.…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, November 20, 2024–5:00 p.m. -Floyd County Emergency Management- Windy conditions are expected to continue through Thursday, as several of your agencies have already been responding to reports of trees and power lines down. Some parts of Floyd County received 5 inches of rain between late Monday and Tuesday, while here in Rome our office…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, November 20, 2024–4:45 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Rome and Floyd County officials are starting the process of updating the Metropolitan Transportation Plan, and bridges appear to be at the top of the list of transportation priorities for the years to come. The Rome-Floyd County Planning Department is the agency responsible for the MPO…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, November 20, 2024–4:00 p.m. -Staff reports- The Wings Over North Georgia Air Show returns to Rome’s Richard B. Russell Regional Airport in October of 2025. The Blue Angels will headline shows on Saturday, October 18, and Sunday, October 19. A Friday evening twilight show with fireworks has been added for the 2025 event. The air…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, November 20, 2024–3:54 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Woman charged with bribery A West Rome woman is accused of attempting to bribe her way out of going to jail. According to Floyd County Jail records: 42-year-old April Martin offered to give multiple law enforcement officers $1,000 if they would release her from custody without…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, November 19, 2024–12:35 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome Alcohol Control Commission has given its approval for a designated Sunday for alcohol sales in 2025. Under state law, establishments that sell alcohol on Sundays must meet a 50-50 food-to-drink ratio. However, cities can designate one Sunday a year to allow businesses that do…… Continue Reading