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Thursday, September 26, 2024–8:20 a.m. -Staff reports- According To the National Hurricane Center, we could see the arrival of tropical storm-force winds in Northwest Georgia this evening as Hurricane Helene continues to track north. Wind speeds are estimated at between 40 and 60 mph. The first bands of rain from the storm system are expected…… read more
Wednesday, September 25, 2024–8:00 p.m. -National Weather Service- The National Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm Warning and a Flash Flood Watch for all of Northwest Georgia. Forecasters are predicting below tropical storm force winds with a peak wind of 15-25 mph with gusts to 45 mph. There is the potential for wind 39…… read more
September 25th, 2024 – 3:55 PM WRGA Staff Reports – Floyd County Schools released the following press release on Wednesday afternoon: “Floyd County Schools has continued to work closely with state and local officials today and due to the anticipated impact of Hurricane Helene, we are taking precautionary measures to ensure the safety of our…… read more
Wednesday, September 25, 2024–11:30 a.m. -News Release- Rome High School students outperformed public school students in Georgia and across the nation on the SAT according to a release from the Georgia Department of Education. Rome High School students in the class of 2024 scored an overall mean score of 1064 which is 34 points above…… read more
Wednesday, September 25, 2024–11:16 a.m. -News Release- U.S. News & World Report has ranked Berry College No. 2 for “best value” and “best undergraduate teaching” among universities in the South. Berry ranked 4th overall in the South which consists of 13 states and territories. The “best value” ranking reflects the college’s successful LifeWorks program and focus on…… read more
Wednesday, September 25, 2024–10:50 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of threatening judge A North Rome man arrested earlier this week for reportedly calling 911 a total of 39 times is now accused of threatening a Floyd County Magistrate judge. According to Floyd County Jail records: 60-year-old Steve Lorenzo Miller threatened to kill the…… read more
Wednesday, September 25, 2024–10:30 a.m. -News Release- Georgia Power is monitoring the development of an expected tropical system currently developing in the Gulf of Mexico and preparing personnel and resources to respond to potential power outages later this week. While the path of the storm may change in the coming days, it is currently forecast…… read more
Wednesday, September 25, 2024–10:20 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- A Flood Watch is in effect as we prepare for a lot of rain from Helene as it moves through the state. Heavy rainfall from Helene will likely lead to flooding concerns across north and central Georgia. According to Chris Fincher with Floyd County Emergency Management,…… read more
Wednesday, September 25, 2024–4:30 PM -National Weather Service- Here is the latest update as of 4:30 PM Wednesday: The storm is expected to make landfall as a category 2 or 3 Hurricane Thursday night in the panhandle region of Florida. Northwest Georgia should feel the effects of Hurricane Helene sometime in the early morning hours…… read more
Tuesday, September 24, 2024–8:20 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission has approved an ordinance addressing urban camping and the improper use of public areas. Following recent discussions regarding the homelessness issue in the city, the county was asked to look at putting some ordinances into place. “It defines what camping is–which is…… read more