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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
Tuesday, September 3, 2024–11:15 a.m. News Release- The time is near to break out your best chili recipe for a chance to win bragging rights, cash prizes, and the coveted championship belt at the 2024 Chili-Fest Cook-Off presented by Georgia Power set for Saturday, November 2 at Ridge Ferry Park. Registration is now open for…… read more
Tuesday, September 3, 2024–11:10 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Passes for this year’s Rome International Film Festival are on sale now. The 21st edition of RIFF is from October 31 through November 3. Since it begins on Halloween, a special event is planned for the kids following the annual downtown trick-or-treat, according to Leanne Cook,…… read more
Tuesday, September 3, 2024–10:50 a.m. -Rome Police Department report- Rome Police are investigating a reported vehicle theft on Monday. According to an incident report: A man told officers that someone had stolen his Dodge Charger and attempted to drive away. However, the car ended up crashing into the concrete stairs of a Northwest Georgia Housing…… read more
Monday, September 2, 2024–6:30 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A Garden Lakes man is accused of molesting a child under the age of 10 between January 1 and July 13 of this year at his Sandy Beach Terrace residence. According to Floyd County Jail records: 33-year-old James Forrest Trammell committed at least five acts of…… read more
Monday, September 2, 2024–6:25 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of using false information during arrest A Cedartown man has been charged with false statements and writings and giving a false name or date of birth to a law enforcement officer following his arrest over the weekend. According to Floyd County Jail records: 29-year-old…… read more
Monday, September 2, 2024–5:20 p.m. -News Release- Georgia has entered the peak of hurricane season, but that’s not the only type of disaster people should be preparing for right now. National Preparedness Month began Sunday, and all month long, the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) is encouraging residents to take proactive steps…… read more
Monday, September 2, 2024–5:13 p.m. -News Release- The Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism invites artists of all skill levels to participate in the inaugural Plein Air Showcase of Georgia’s Rome, set to take place on Saturday, October 12, 2024. This exciting new event celebrates the art of plein air painting and offers participants the unique…… read more
Monday, September 2, 2024–5:10 p.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices declined at a snail’s pace compared to a week ago. Motorists are paying an average of $3.14 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is a penny less than a week ago, 16 cents less than a month ago, and 46 cents less than this time last year. …… read more
Monday, September 2, 2024–4:50 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- For the last 56 years, the Knights of Columbus and other volunteers have cooked barbecue, baked beans, and more to benefit charitable organizations. The annual Labor Day BBQ was held Monday at the Rome Civic Center on Jackson Hill. According to Greg Armstrong, barbecue chairman, the…… read more