Tuesday, June 11, 2024–10:41 a.m. -Georgia Department of Public Health- The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is closing all remaining COVID-19 community testing sites at the end of June. The only one currently remaining open in Northwest Georgia is in Rome, Floyd County, at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds, and it will close June 30. …… Continue Reading
Tuesday, June 11, 2024–10:35 a.m. -News Release- The Aspen Institute has named Georgia Highlands College as a finalist for the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. The $1 million award is the nation’s signature recognition of strong performance among community colleges. The institutions selected for this honor stand out among more than 1,000 community…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, June 11, 2024–10:12 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 The Northwest Georgia Housing Authority met Monday and extended an offer to Ripley Housing Authority CEO Justin Jones to replace the retiring executive director, Sandra Hudson. Ripley…… Continue Reading
Monday, June 10, 2024–11:50 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Report: Gunfire in South Rome may have been sparked by social media post Two Rome women have been arrested in connection with a reported shooting incident on Hardy Avenue Friday evening. According to Floyd County Jail records and a Rome Police report: 22-year-old Chelsey Nicole Shaw…… Continue Reading
Monday, June 10, 2024–10:55 a.m. -Georgia Department of Transportation- Motorists are being reminded of bridge repairs taking place on Highway 27 South in the Lindale area. Weather permitting, crews will be repairing a portion of the bridge over Silver Creek through the end of the month. The work will take place every night between 7…… Continue Reading
Monday, June 10, 2024–10:40 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices decreased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.29 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline which is 7 cents less than a week ago, and 14 cents less than a month ago, but 2 cents more than this time last…… Continue Reading
Monday, June 10, 2024–10:40 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City School Board is expected to adopt its Fiscal Year 2025 budget when it meets Tuesday. The budget projects a beginning balance of $10 million, up from $7 million for FY24. Total anticipated revenue is $83,653,000, up from $75,653,000. Estimated expenditures are $83,250,000, up…… Continue Reading
Monday, June 10, 2024–10:32 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission is expected to consider a request to approve a contract with Pennant Construction Management, Inc. for the Glenwood School renovation when it meets Tuesday night. The approval would be contingent on the final legal review. The former school property will serve as…… Continue Reading
Monday, June 10, 2024–10:30 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- An assembly permit ordinance is slated for a second reading and a vote during tonight’s Rome City Commission. In April, the original proposed ordinance requiring a permit for gatherings of 25 or more people was tabled after Commissioner Bill Collins expressed concerns about the impact on gatherings…… Continue Reading
Monday, June 10, 2024–10:25 a.m. -WZQZ Radio- A 7-year-old child was killed in an ATV accident in Chattooga County Saturday morning. According to Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schader, the child was from out of town and was the only person on the ATV. The accident occurred near an intersection of Garvin Road and Echols Road,…… Continue Reading