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Tuesday, November 12, 2024–12:00 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Board of Education will hold a called meeting Wednesday morning to conduct the evaluation of Superintendent Glenn White. The called meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. at the school system’s central office on Riverside Parkway. The board will go into executive session to conduct…… read more
Tuesday, November 12, 2024–11:30 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A 34-year-old Rome woman is accused of fighting with law enforcement officers on Monday. According to Floyd County Jail records: Brandi Nicole Stone resisted police and instructed her dog to attack them. One officer was bitten on the right ear and right arm, which required stitches.…… read more
Tuesday, November 12, 2024–11:10 a.m. -News Release- Rome takes on Glynn Academy this Friday at Barron Stadium in the opening round of the GHSA Class 5A State Football Playoffs. Be aware that the GHSA has mandated that only online tickets will be used for the playoffs. All tickets for the game are $10 and must…… read more
Tuesday, November 12, 2024–11:00 a.m. -Rome News-Tribune- A GoFundMe page has been set up for Tim Reynolds who was seriously injured in a wreck last week. Reynolds is well known in the community, especially for his involvement and activism in all things Lindale, including in the Lindale Mill restoration, the Lindale Christmas parade, and a…… read more
Monday, November 11, 2024–6:40 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Floyd County Commissioners will discuss the first draft of the budget during their Tuesday caucus session. The caucus begins at 4 p.m. at the county administration building on Fourth Avenue. During the regular meeting at 6, the commission is expected to make appointments to the Floyd…… read more
Monday, November 11, 2024–6:13 p.m. -Staff reports- The Rome City School Board will recognize the school system’s Georgia REACH Scholars when they meet on Tuesday. Other agenda items include the attendance report, the ESPLOST VI and financial reports as well as the school spotlight focusing on West Central Elementary. There will also be a video…… read more
Monday, November 11, 2024–5:53 p.m. -News Release- The Berry College Board of Trustees has unanimously elected Dr. Sandeep Mazumder as its ninth president, effective July 1, 2025. Mazumder currently serves at Baylor University in Texas as the William E. Crenshaw Endowed Dean of the nationally ranked Hankamer School of Business. Before assuming his role at Baylor…… read more
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November 11th, 2024 – 5:45 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Monday morning, the Exchange Club of Rome hosted a Veterans Day Parade on Broad Street to honor local veterans. The grand marshal was 100-year-old World War II veteran John Dempsey. Marching in the parade were four local high…… read more
Monday, November 11, 2024–12:27 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with burglary, assault A West Rome man is accused of kicking in the door to a residence on Ohio Drive and then chasing four people, including a juvenile, around the house with a loaded pistol. According to Floyd County Jail records: 25-year-old Martin Palmerin…… read more
Monday, November 11, 2024–8:44 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission will discuss the elimination of variances from the 50-50 food-to-drink ratio when they meet Tuesday. Currently, establishments that sell liquor by the drink must make half of their money from the sale of food unless a variance is granted. If the commission…… read more