Monday, September 9, 2024–9:23 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission will get an update on a state law that could have a major impact on revenues during their Tuesday pre-meeting caucus. House Bill 581 would restrict assessment increases on homesteaded property to 3 percent annually beginning on January 1, 2025, following a…… Continue Reading
Monday, September 9, 2024–9:00 a.m. -Staff reports- Rome Radio Partners won three awards during the annual Georgia Association of Broadcasters convention this past weekend. David Crowder won the GABBY Award for Best Breaking News Coverage, Small Market Radio. Jim Alred, along with David Boud, won the GABBY Award for Best Sports Play-by-Play, Small Market Radio…… Continue Reading
Monday, September 9, 2024–8:45 a.m. -Floyd County Sheriff’s Office- The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, developed with the community in mind. The updated site offers a more user-friendly experience and provides enhanced access to information. Residents can now easily navigate resources to find answers to…… Continue Reading
Monday, September 9, 2024–12:00 a.m. -Floyd County Emergency Management- Railroad improvements will resume on Monday, September 9 in southern Floyd County. Detour signs are up and will direct traffic around closed rail crossings, which include: Byrd Station Road, Brice Station Road, Bethel Church Road, and Donahoo Road. … Continue Reading
Sunday, September 8, 2024–11:40 p.m. -News Release- In light of recent events, Rome City Schools has seen an increase in social media threats that can disrupt the safety and security of our schools. We urge parents to closely monitor their children’s social media activity to ensure these threats do not continue to circulate. Students are…… Continue Reading
Sunday, September 8, 2024–11:30 p.m. -Floyd County Police News Release- On September 8, 2024, the Floyd County Police Department responded to a report of threats against Pepperell Middle School via Snapchat. Responding officers investigated this and subsequently charged a juvenile with terrorist threats and acts. We would like to assure the community that we take…… Continue Reading
Saturday, September 7, 2024–7:10 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission will consider an easement agreement with General Electric when they meet tonight. Under the agreement, the city would grant GE an easement for a northern access driveway to Redmond Circle as well as utility and drainage easements. GE, who donated more than…… Continue Reading
Saturday, September 7, 2024–7:00 p.m. -News Release- Six Rome High School students were recently honored by the College Board’s Advanced Placement Program for earning either an AP Capstone Diploma or an AP Seminar and Research Certificate. Seniors Samuel Hard and Karly Nguyen have been awarded the AP Capstone Diploma for earning scores of three or…… Continue Reading
Saturday, September 7, 2024–10:53 a.m. -Adam Carey, Rome News-Tribune- Two people were killed and a one-year-old was seriously injured after a head-on collision on Turner McCall Boulevard in front of Applebee’s restaurant early Saturday morning. According to Rome Police Department reports, a Black Dodge Charger which was seen speeding in excess of 90 miles-per-hour was…… Continue Reading
Friday, September 6, 2024–8:50 p.m. -Rome Police Department report- The Rome Police Department is investigating the reported robbery of a West Rome convenience store. According to the incident report: The video showed a man wearing black or dark clothing and a face covering jump over the counter at the Citgo at 708 Shorter Avenue. The…… Continue Reading