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Monday, November 18, 2024–11:30 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- In 2026, the United States will celebrate its 250th Birthday, and the Xavier Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution would like to present the City of Rome with a special bronze marker for the occasion. Cameron Abney, current president of the Xavier Chapter recently…… read more
Monday, November 18, 2024–11:30 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices were stuck in neutral last week. Georgians are paying an average of $2.93 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is the same as a week ago. Monday’s state average is 22 cents more than a month ago and 9 cents more than this time last year. It costs drivers…… read more
Sunday, November 17, 2024–9:25 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- A couple of proposed alcohol ordinance amendments will be back before the Rome Alcohol Control Commission on Monday. The Rome City Commission voted last week to have the ACC take another look at a change that would eliminate future variances for the food-to-drink ratio. Unless a…… read more
Sunday, November 17, 2024–9:22 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The City of Rome continues its search for a new Downtown Development Authority Director following the recent departure of Aundi Lesley. Lesley left Rome for a new job supporting economic development in Canton. She had been the DDA Director since 2020. According to Kelly Ledford with…… read more
Saturday, November 16, 2024–6:35 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The City of Rome is looking for entrepreneurs to submit proposals for a vacant property at 110-112 Broad Street. The Downtown Development Authority is hoping to get some innovative proposals to add new businesses to contribute to the district’s growth. “We are accepting for a new…… read more
Saturday, November 16, 2024–6:15 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with motor vehicle theft A Rome man has been arrested on a felony warrant charging him with theft by taking a motor vehicle. According to the warrant: 35-year-old Daramis Deunte Stevenson took a 2010 Ford F-150 valued at over $2,000 from a location on…… read more
Saturday, November 16, 2024–1:15 a.m. -News Release- The City of Rome announces that renovations to the Carnegie Building elevator will begin on Monday, November 18, with an expected completion timeline of 8 weeks. During this period, access to the 2nd floor will be restricted to the building’s front and rear stairwells, and unfortunately, the 2nd…… read more
Saturday, November 16, 2024–1:00 a.m. -Rome Police Department News Release- Just before 10:00 pm on Friday, emergency responders were called to the West Rome Walmart due to reports of a shooting incident. According to the preliminary investigation, a domestic dispute was taking place outside of the Walmart store which led to one female being struck…… read more
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November 14th, 2024 – 2:15 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA News Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – (Photos for the report were contributed by CCI Real Estate, True North Companies, and the Wilbert Group) CCI Real Estate, True North Companies, and their partners marked a major milestone last week with the topping-out ceremony of…… read more
Thursday, November 14, 2024–12:15 p.m. -Adam Carey, 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 A truck driver who killed a Calhoun mother when he was driving the wrong way on Ga. 53 on May 2 pleaded guilty and was sentenced to…… read more