Sunday, August 11, 2024–5:10 p.m. -News Release- Rome High seniors and their families took part in a unique experience on Tuesday night in the gymnasium as senior parents watched their children take a pledge to graduate in the school’s first pinning ceremony. The ceremony began with seniors taking a special pin from one of two…… Continue Reading
Sunday, August 11, 2024–4:55 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission is expected to discuss the location of a new water treatment facility when they meet Monday night. The Rome Water and Sewer Committee is recommending that the new reverse osmosis water treatment facility be located on Riverside Parkway, with a price tag…… Continue Reading
Sunday, August 11, 2024–4:40 p.m. -News Release- The College of American Pathologists, which works to ensure the safety and quality of medical laboratories across the nation, has accredited the laboratory at Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center’s stand-alone emergency department in Chattooga County. The accreditation is good for 2 years. For 75 years, the College of…… Continue Reading
Sunday, August 11, 2024–4:35 p.m. -News Release- U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff has announced a historic Federal investment in Georgia solar manufacturing. Sen. Ossoff announced that Qcells will receive up to $1.45 billion in Federal loan funding through the U.S. Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office to strengthen American solar manufacturing, boost energy independence in Georgia, and reduce dependence on…… Continue Reading
Sunday, August 11, 2024–4:32 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of stealing car A North Rome man recently arrested for being in possession of a stolen vehicle has now been charged with stealing that vehicle. According to Floyd County Jail records and an arrest warrant: 20-year-old James Bertrume Jester was caught on surveillance video…… Continue Reading
Friday, August 9, 2024–12:15 p.m. -Georgia State Patrol- A 21-year-old Rome resident is facing charges following a wreck involving a Rome City School bus in Polk County Thursday night. According to the Georgia State Patrol: At 10:50 pm, Troopers from Post 3 Cartersville responded to a two-vehicle crash on GA-101 at Doc Moates Road. The…… Continue Reading
Thursday, August 8, 2024–11:35 a.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 consent decree filed in a federal district court Thursday settled a recent water pollution case between the City of Calhoun and a pair of environmental groups. …… Continue Reading
Thursday, August 8, 2024–11:18 a.m. -Floyd County Board of Elections and Registration- The Floyd County Board of Elections and Registration has voted to relocate the South Floyd Polling place. The polling location will move from the VFW Post on Cedartown Highway to the Lakeview Building at Georgia Highlands College. The relocation came at the request…… Continue Reading
Thursday, August 8, 2024–10:22 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Woman facing child cruelty charge A 73-year-old West Rome woman has been jailed on a felony warrant charging her with 2nd-degree cruelty to children. According to the warrant: Janie Marie Beck allowed a child to be around a convicted sex offender who was also victimizing the…… Continue Reading
Thursday, August 8, 2024–9:46 a.m. -Floyd County Public Animal Welfare Services- Floyd County Public Animal Welfare Services is back open and with some good news. The facility closed as a precaution after a dog exhibited possible symptoms of distemper. Tests were run and those results have all come back negative for distemper and other contagious…… Continue Reading