Wednesday, April 2, 2025–10:20 a.m. -Staff reports- Currently, in the State of Georgia, you can choose burial, cremation, or aquamation when for you or a loved one when they die, but now another option may soon be available. Senate Bill 241, which legalizes and regulates organic human reduction, is headed to Governor Brian Kemp’s desk…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, April 2, 2025–9:40 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- This summer, cyclists will ride across the State of Georgia, with the event beginning right here in Rome. Big BRAG, or the Bicycle Ride Across Georgia, is a week-long event with cyclists averaging about 55 miles per day. It begins in Rome on May 31 with…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, April 2, 2025–9:15 a.m. -News Release- Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) is hosting an Open House at all six campuses to provide an opportunity to learn more about the programs offered at GNTC, tour the facilities, and meet faculty and staff. The event on Thursday, April 17, will take place from 10 a.m. to…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, April 2, 2025–9:15 a.m. -News Release- Atrium Health Floyd and Harbin Clinic are co-hosting the annual Pinwheel Planting event with the Exchange Club Family Resource Center to mark Child Abuse Prevention Month. This event is a powerful opportunity for our medical group pediatric practices to show our commitment to protecting children in our community.…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, April 2, 2025–9:08 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome-Floyd County Planning Commission will consider a rezoning request for 700 Park Avenue in Lindale when they meet Thursday. The applicant is seeking to rezone from High-Density Traditional Residential to Community Commercial, as the property has always been used as a repair shop. It was…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, April 2, 2025–7:30 a.m. -News Release- Road construction will continue in Twickenham Estates this week and for at least another four weeks in the area of #2 Trent Drive. The area of concern is blocked off and traffic will be able to navigate around with caution. A total road closure is likely next week…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, April 1, 2025–7:00 p.m. -Staff reports- In 2022, Georgia Power announced plans to close nearly all of its coal fleet in a shift toward natural gas and renewable energy, but now the utility is seeking to keep some of their coal-burning plants open into the 2030s. As part of the 2025 Integrated Resource Plan,…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, April 1, 2025–6:55 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of threatening three people at a convenience store A Silver Creek man was arrested Monday following an incident at a convenience store at 4466 Rockmart Road. According to Floyd County Jail records: 26-year old Jehmiah Anthony Mitchell threatened to kill three people after refusing…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, April 1, 2015–11:15 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Work continues on the Second Avenue reconstruction and widening project. Storm drain and water line work have been completed, and traffic has been shifted. Once finished, two lanes will run in each direction, separated by a median that allows for turn lanes into the Atrium Health…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, April 1, 2025–10:45 a.m. -Staff reports- An arrest has been made in a March 23 wildfire in the Rosedale area that burned around 200 acres and threatened a subdivision off Highway 156. 22-year old Ainsley Brianna Sutton of Armuchee is charged with three felony counts of 1st-degree arson and single counts of destroying or…… Continue Reading
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