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Monday, September 23, 2024–9:10 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices continue to fall as we head into autumn Now that fall has arrived the leaves are changing colors and starting to fall just like gas prices. The Georgia gas price average continues to decline at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians pay an…… read more
Sunday, September 22, 2024–7:10 p.m. -Georgia Department of Labor- Rome saw an increase in jobs last month, according to the latest numbers from the Georgia Department of Labor. The area reported 47,700 jobs in August, up by 200 from 47,500 in July. Jobs were also up by 1,400 when compared to August of 2023. First-time…… read more
Sunday, September 22, 2024–6:00 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- A proposed spay/neuter ordinance for the City of Rome will be the main topic of discussion during Monday’s Rome City Commission caucus. Floyd County Public Animal Welfare Services is asking the city to consider an ordinance similar to the ones implemented by the Floyd County Commission…… read more
Sunday, September 22, 2024–5:50 p.m. -News Release- The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) has been awarded $1,250,000 in the Fiscal Year 2025 State of Georgia budget for the competitive Gang Activity Prosecution Grant (GAP Grant). This funding will support enhanced efforts to prosecute gang-related activities and bolster community safety initiatives. The GAP…… read more
Sunday, September 22, 2024–5:45 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- “Most Wanted” suspect arrested Another one of the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office’s “Most Wanted” is now in custody. 22-year-old Notorious Xzaveon Pitts was wanted on warrants charging him with theft by taking a firearm, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. According to the…… read more
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September 20th, 2024 – 2:15 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Friday afternoon Floyd County Emergency Management reported an accident involving a dump truck and a power pole at the intersection of Highway 53 and Shannon Road NE. The incident with the dump truck caused the power pole to…… read more
Friday, September 20, 2024–8:10 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 Several Summerville Park and nearby residents raised concerns when they heard helicopters and gunfire around 9 p.m. Thursday — but it was just a drill. The Rome…… read more
Thursday, September 19, 2024–12:02 p.m. -News Release- Rome City Schools is pleased to announce that Anna K. Davie and East Central elementary schools were recently recognized as PBIS Distinguished Schools. The purpose of the PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) Distinguished School recognition is to identify schools that exemplify best practices in the implementation of…… read more
Thursday, September 19, 2024–11:11 a.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 The Rome Public Safety Committee recommended that the City Commission adopt an ordinance mandating that all pets be spayed or neutered to help with the record number…… read more
Thursday, September 19, 2024–10:55 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Report: Convicted felon pulled gun on another man A 20-year-old homeless man is accused of pulling a gun on another man on September 11 at a location on Dean Avenue at Old School Road. According to Floyd County Jail records: Nicholas Brandon Worthy was not even…… read more