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Thursday, August 22, 2024–10:12 a.m. -Georgia Department of Labor- Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 4.2 percent in July, up three-tenths of a percent over the month. A year ago, the rate was 3.4 percent. “With over 5 million Georgians ready to work, our mission is clear: to…… read more
Wednesday, August 21, 2024–11:56 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- It is not too early to begin ordering for the Knights of Columbus annual Labor Day Barbecue which is coming up on September 2 at the Rome Civic Center. According to Chris Lewis with the Knights of Columbus, there will be old favorites and something new…… read more
Wednesday, August 21, 2024–11:30 a.m. -News Release- Wreath decorators with a desire to help cancer patients can show off their skills during the Cancer Navigators’ Annual Holiday Wreath Sale & Auction. Crafters who want to create their own wreaths for the annual auction that benefits local cancer patients can pick up faux evergreen wreath forms…… read more
Wednesday, August 21, 2024–9:43 a.m. -Staff reports- Former Georgia Governor Nathan Deal has released his first children’s book and he will be in Rome on Thursday to promote it. Deal will be reading at a local elementary school, speaking at the Rome Rotary Club, and doing a book signing at River and Hill Books on…… read more
Wednesday, August 21, 2024–9:35 a.m. -Floyd County Sheriff’s Office- With the recent arrest of one of the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office’s “Most Wanted” another name has been added to the list. 42-year-old Christopher Lee Tucker is wanted on charges of failure to register as a sex offender and probation violations on the original charges of…… read more
Wednesday, August 21, 2024–9:30 a.m. -News Release- The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a measles case in a metro Atlanta resident who was not fully vaccinated. The individual was exposed to measles while traveling out of the country. DPH is working to identify anyone who may have had contact with the individual…… read more
Wednesday, August 21, 2024–8:18 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- A familiar issue was back before the Rome Alcohol Control Commission on Monday. The ACC conducted a license hearing for River Remedy Brewing Company on Glenn Milner Boulevard following a noise complaint. The business was cited for a violation of the noise ordinance on August 10…… read more
Tuesday, August 20, 2024–11:55 a.m. -Rome Police Department- The Rome Police Department is investigating the robbery of a convenience store in West Rome early Monday morning. According to the incident report: Surveillance video showed a man entering the Citgo at 708 Shorter Avenue at around 6:44 a.m. The suspect jumped over the counter and held…… read more
Tuesday, August 20, 2024–11:53 a.m. -News Release- The Rome City Board of Education met for a called board meeting on Monday, Aug. 19 at the Central Office Board Room. The board met to conduct the review for Rome City Schools Superintendent Dr. Eric L. Holland. The board evaluated Dr. Holland on 10 key points, including…… read more
Tuesday, August 20, 2024–11:50 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man arrested for criminal attempt to commit child molestation A man from McDonough is facing multiple charges after allegedly traveling to Floyd County to meet someone he thought was a minor for sex. According to Floyd County Jail records: 45-year-old Steven Andrew Jenkins also engaged in…… read more