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Thursday, October 10, 2024–12:21 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- As preparations continue for Saturday’s Fiddlin’ Fest, members of the Rome Downtown Development Authority are already looking toward next year’s event, which could see one major change. Fiddlin’ Fest is already one of the largest attractions in Downtown Rome, drawing an estimated 25,000 attendees, but some…… read more
Thursday, October 10, 2024–11:37 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Two more accused of renting equipment from Home Depot and then selling it Two more arrests have been made in the theft of equipment from Home Depot on Hicks Drive in Rome. According to the arrest warrants: 42-year-old Jacquis Montez Terry of Atlanta and 33-year-old Sean…… read more
Wednesday, October 9, 2024–11:04 a.m. -News Release- Floyd County Schools’ (FCS) four-year graduation rate for the Class of 2024 is marked official at 95.4%, according to data released today by the Georgia Department of Education. This rate exceeds the state’s rate of 85.4%. Only 43 other school districts in the state achieved graduation rates of…… read more
Wednesday, October 9, 2024–10:22 a.m. -News Release- Rome City Schools Board of Education has been named an Exemplary School Board for 2024 by the Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA). This is the second consecutive year the board has earned this distinction. This recognition highlights the board’s commitment to continuous improvement, transparency, and collaboration, all of…… read more
Wednesday, October 9, 2024–10:20 a.m. -News Release- Get ready for the 9th Annual Fiddlin’ Fest on Saturday, October 12th, from 12 PM to 6 PM on Broad Street! This event promises a fun-filled day of fall activities, featuring a wide variety of craft vendors, two stages with classic bluegrass music, the Armuchee Ruritan Club Car…… read more
Wednesday, October 9, 2024–10:16 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man arrested on aggravated assault charge A 65-year-old Rome man is accused of pulling a gun on another person on Reservoir Street on Tuesday. According to Floyd County Jail records: Gregory Deshields McLeod brandished the firearm during an altercation with a 58-year-old man. McLeod is charged…… read more
Wednesday, October 9, 2024–10:13 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A Rome man is facing charges following an alleged assault at his Edenbury Court residence on Tuesday. According to Floyd County Jail records: 22-year-old Christopher Jackson Hooper choked a woman twice until she passed out both times. He also slapped the victim and threw unopened beers…… read more
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October 8th, 2024 – 4:30 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – For the next two weeks, RomeGaCares is partnering with the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office and North Rome Church of God to collect essentials for those affected by Hurricane Helene in Georgia and the Carolinas. Residents of Northwest Georgia…… read more
Tuesday, October 8, 2024–10:33 a.m. -Rome City Schools- Rome High School once again ranks above state averages when it comes to graduation rates. Fresh off the largest graduation class to walk the stage at Barron Stadium, Rome High’s graduation has increased from last year. The four-year graduation rate for Rome High has risen to 95.3…… read more
Tuesday, October 8, 2024–10:00 a.m. -News Release- Meet your local Chargers athletes, the new Georgia Highlands College Director of Athletics Nicole Leverling, and a former Atlanta Brave during the college’s “Field Naming Celebration” on Sunday, October 20, at 3 PM. The Chargers baseball team made history in spring 2024 as the first Chargers team to…… read more