Sunday, August 18, 2024–1:50 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Schools Board of Education will have a Called Board Meeting on Monday to conduct the superintendent’s evaluation. The meeting will start at 5 p.m. and will be held at the Rome City Schools former Board Room, located at 508 East Second Street. The…… Continue Reading
Sunday, August 18, 2024–12:30 p.m. -Georgia Department of Labor- First-time claims for unemployment insurance rose in the Rome area last month, according to the Georgia Department of Labor. There were 487 initial claims filed in July, up from 235 in June, and 419 in July of 2023. Jobless claims in Bartow County rose from 184…… Continue Reading
Sunday, August 18, 2024–6:17 p.m. -Paulding County Sheriff’s Office- The Paulding County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of their own. According to a new release from the sheriff’s office: At around 6:13 p.m. Saturday, Deputy Brandon Cunningham was gunned down as he responded to a domestic dispute. A male suspect ambushed Deputy…… Continue Reading
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August 17, 2024 – 7:15 PMEthan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Saturday afternoon the Floyd County Republican Party held their annual Tillman Rally at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds.A crowd gathered to listen to various speakers with 14th District Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene serving as the keynote speaker. During her address,…… Continue Reading
Friday, August 16, 2024–6:40 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Report: Man threatens to burn down home A Silver Creek man is facing charges after he allegedly threatened to burn down a woman’s home. According to Floyd County Jail records: 39-year-old Billy Wayne Stone made the threat during a domestic dispute. Stone is charged with terroristic…… Continue Reading
Friday, August 16, 2024–6:35 p.m. -News Release- A Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) graduate has been recognized for her outstanding work as the primary coordinator for election poll workers in Floyd County. TeCorian Rowland, senior elections technician for the Floyd County Board of Elections and Registration, was raised in Rockmart and attended GNTC’s Polk County…… Continue Reading
Friday, August 16, 2024–6:30 p.m. -Georgia Bureau of Investigation- At the request of the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office, GBI agents are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Calhoun, GA. Michelle Ralstons, age 55, of Calhoun, GA was shot and injured in the incident. No deputies were injured in this incident. On August 16, 2024, at about…… Continue Reading
August 15th, 2024 – 3:55 PM Centre Police Department (press release) – A Honduran man, who was residing in Cherokee County Alabama, has been arrested by the Centre Police Department in reference to Burglary 2nd and Attempted Rape 1st Charges. Back on July 27th, the Centre Police Department received a call for service at a…… Continue Reading
Thursday, August 15, 2024–11:30 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Unlike the City of Rome, Floyd County currently has no ordinance in place regarding panhandling and urban camping, but that could soon change. Floyd County Public Safety Division Director John Blalock told the county’s public safety committee on Thursday that following recent discussions regarding the homelessness…… Continue Reading
Thursday, August 15, 2024–10:40 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- A number of free screenings will be available this Saturday during the 22nd annual Health Initiative for Men and Women. The event, sponsored by the 100 Black Men of Rome and Northwest Georgia is from 8 a.m. until noon at the Floyd County Health Department. Free…… Continue Reading