Sunday, September 22, 2024–7:10 p.m. -Georgia Department of Labor- Rome saw an increase in jobs last month, according to the latest numbers from the Georgia Department of Labor. The area reported 47,700 jobs in August, up by 200 from 47,500 in July. Jobs were also up by 1,400 when compared to August of 2023. First-time…… Continue Reading
Sunday, September 22, 2024–6:05 p.m. -Blake Silvers, Calhoun Times- This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com A large crowd turned out Saturday morning for a town hall meeting hosted by the group PFAS Georgia to discuss area water contamination. Formed by attorneys, PFAS…… Continue Reading
Sunday, September 22, 2024–6:00 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- A proposed spay/neuter ordinance for the City of Rome will be the main topic of discussion during Monday’s Rome City Commission caucus. Floyd County Public Animal Welfare Services is asking the city to consider an ordinance similar to the ones implemented by the Floyd County Commission…… Continue Reading
Sunday, September 22, 2024–5:50 p.m. -News Release- The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) has been awarded $1,250,000 in the Fiscal Year 2025 State of Georgia budget for the competitive Gang Activity Prosecution Grant (GAP Grant). This funding will support enhanced efforts to prosecute gang-related activities and bolster community safety initiatives. The GAP…… Continue Reading
Sunday, September 22, 2024–5:45 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- “Most Wanted” suspect arrested Another one of the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office’s “Most Wanted” is now in custody. 22-year-old Notorious Xzaveon Pitts was wanted on warrants charging him with theft by taking a firearm, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. According to the…… Continue Reading
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September 20th, 2024 – 2:15 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Friday afternoon Floyd County Emergency Management reported an accident involving a dump truck and a power pole at the intersection of Highway 53 and Shannon Road NE. The incident with the dump truck caused the power pole to…… Continue Reading
Friday, September 20, 2024–8:10 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 Several Summerville Park and nearby residents raised concerns when they heard helicopters and gunfire around 9 p.m. Thursday — but it was just a drill. The Rome…… Continue Reading
Thursday, September 19, 2024–12:02 p.m. -News Release- Rome City Schools is pleased to announce that Anna K. Davie and East Central elementary schools were recently recognized as PBIS Distinguished Schools. The purpose of the PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) Distinguished School recognition is to identify schools that exemplify best practices in the implementation of…… Continue Reading
Thursday, September 19, 2024–11:11 a.m. -Adam Carey, 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 The Rome Public Safety Committee recommended that the City Commission adopt an ordinance mandating that all pets be spayed or neutered to help with the record number…… Continue Reading
September 19th, 2024 – 11:10 AM WRGA Staff Reports – The Cherokee (Alabama) Sheriff’s Office recently engaged in a high-speed pursuit on US Highway 278 that ended in multiple arrests, including the apprehension of a fugitive with outstanding warrants. According to Cherokee County Alabama Sheriff Jeff Shaver, investigators observed a vehicle traveling at a high…… Continue Reading