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Thursday, September 5, 2024–7:33 p.m. -Rome Downtown Development Authority News Release- Get ready to enjoy the finale of the First Friday Concert Series! On September 6th, the Town Green will transform into the ultimate music hotspot for an evening of unforgettable performances and community fun. Event Highlights:• Date: Friday, September 6th• Time: 7:00 PM onwards•…… read more
Wednesday, September 4, 2024–10:30 p.m. -Rome News-Tribune/Staff reports- This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com A 14-year-old student at Apalachee High School is facing murder charges after he allegedly shot and killed four people — including a coach from Rome — and injured…… read more
Wednesday, September 4, 2024–7:33 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Three Rome teens have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting in Murray County back on August 25. The GBI and the Murray County Sheriff’s office have charged 19-year-old TyKel Keshawn Hutchinson and a 16-year-old male with felony murder and aggravated assault in the shooting…… read more
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September 4th, 2024 – 5:45 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Wednesday afternoon a fatal crash occurred at the intersection of Harvey Street and Calhoun Avenue on North Broad Street. The accident involved a motorcycle and a City of Rome Solid Waste vehicle. Traffic on North Broad Street and…… read more
Wednesday, September 4, 2024–10:40 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A 47-year-old Rome woman was arrested at her Weathington Road home Tuesday on a felony warrant charging her with exploitation and intimidation of the elderly. According to the warrant: Dolly Kay Womack picked up the victim, who is a hospice patient with a terminal illness, and…… read more
Wednesday, September 4, 2024–10:35 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with terroristic threats, aggravated stalking A 45-year-old West Rome man is accused of violating a conditional bond by threatening a woman. According to Floyd County Jail records: Charles Robert Garrett threatened to kill the victim in the presence of a child. Garrett is charged…… read more
Wednesday, September 4, 2024–9:55 a.m. -News Release- Bipartisan legislation backed by U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff to help reduce Federal court wait times has passed the U.S. Senate. The bipartisan Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved (JUDGES) Act recently passed the U.S. Senate to add new Judgeships in Georgia and across the country, which would help reduce case…… read more
Wednesday, September 4, 2024–9:50 a.m. -Georgia Department of Public Safety- Traffic crashes in Georgia over the Labor Day holiday travel period which began Friday, August 30, at 6:00 p.m., and ended Monday, September 2, at 11:59 p.m., resulted in 20 deaths. Statewide, Georgia State Patrol Troopers investigated nine fatal crashes resulting in 13 fatalities. Local agencies reporting traffic deaths…… read more
Wednesday, September 4, 2024–9:50 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- September is National Preparedness Month, a time for families to take proactive steps to enhance their Ready kits, update their communications plan, and prepare for potential emergencies. When you think about emergencies, things like tornadoes, hurricanes, and snowstorms come to mind. However, according to Chris Fincher…… read more
Tuesday, September 3, 2024–12:00 p.m. -Rome City Schools- A lot of clapping, children proclaiming, “I think I can,” laughter and energy permeated the facility at Tallatoona Head Start on Tuesday morning, as Rome City Schools Superintendent Dr. Eric L. Holland shared one of his favorite books with the roughly 50-plus,3 and 4-year-olds in the room.…… read more