Sunday, August 25, 2024–1:05 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- A new overlay district in the Downtown Rome area is set for a first reading during Monday’s Rome City Commission meeting. The regulations would ban vape shops and coin-operated amusement machines in the district. An Overlay is a zoning district that incorporates one or more underlying…… Continue Reading
Sunday, August 25, 2024–1:00 p.m. -News Release- Be a hero by choosing not to drive after drinking because Georgia law enforcement officers are taking all drunk and drugged drivers they find on the road to jail. Those who choose to pass the keys to a sober designated driver or arrange a ride with a cab…… Continue Reading
Sunday, August 25, 2024–12:55 p.m. -Staff reports- The Georgia Department of Transportation has awarded a contract for the installation of dynamic messaging signs at various locations on I-75 in Bartow and Gordon Counties. Lumis Transportation Technologies, LLC submitted the low bid at $1,165,730.25. Dynamic Message Signs are electronic signs that provide drivers with real-time traffic…… Continue Reading
Sunday, August 25, 2024–12:50 p.m. -News Release- Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) saw a 10% increase in enrollment according to the 2024 Academic Year report issued by the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). GNTC officials attribute the growth in enrollment to increased numbers in Dual Enrollment programs, more effective class scheduling, targeted advertising campaigns…… Continue Reading
Sunday, August 25, 2024–12:42 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Warrant: Man hit another with a wooden plank in an attempt to steal hand trucks A homeless man has been arrested on a felony aggravated assault charge. According to an arrest warrant: 59-year-old Lamar Keith Dublin attempted to rob a man of his hand trucks by…… Continue Reading
August 23rd, 2024 – 1:15 PM Cartersville Police Department Press Release – (From the Cartersville Police Department:) In the early morning hours on Thursday, August 22, 2024, Cartersville Police Officers responded to a reported armed robbery at the Citgo Service Station, 1204 West Avenue. Arriving officers determined a black male, wearing a mask, gloves, and…… Continue Reading
Friday, August 23, 2024–8:06 a.m. -Floyd County Sheriff’s Office- The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office has added the following individual to the Floyd County Top 10 Most Wanted. 37-year-old Zachary Ralph Burk Sr. is wanted on charges of aggravated assault and contempt of superior court. Remaining Top 10 Most Wanted Walter Andrew Agan (age 31) Aggravated Child…… Continue Reading
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August 22nd, 2024 – 7:15 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Thursday morning, the Rome Rotary Club hosted former Georgia Governor Nathan Deal for a fireside chat and book signing event at the Coosa Country Club. Governor Deal presented his book, titled “Veto, the Governor’s Cat,” a children’s story…… Continue Reading
Thursday, August 22, 2024–10:30 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- “Most Wanted” suspect in custody A man just added to the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office’s “Most Wanted” list is already in custody. According to an arrest warrant: 42-year-old Christopher Lee Tucker failed to notify the sheriff’s office 72 hours before moving from his residence on Shorter…… Continue Reading
Thursday, August 22, 2024–10:25 a.m. -News Release- Sen. Ossoff launched an inquiry with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) after receiving reports from Georgia constituents that they are being charged penalties and interest fees on late or missing filings and payments that they mailed to the IRS via the United States Postal Service. As part of…… Continue Reading