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Wednesday, October 9, 2024–10:22 a.m. -News Release- Rome City Schools Board of Education has been named an Exemplary School Board for 2024 by the Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA). This is the second consecutive year the board has earned this distinction. This recognition highlights the board’s commitment to continuous improvement, transparency, and collaboration, all of…… read more
Wednesday, October 9, 2024–10:20 a.m. -News Release- Get ready for the 9th Annual Fiddlin’ Fest on Saturday, October 12th, from 12 PM to 6 PM on Broad Street! This event promises a fun-filled day of fall activities, featuring a wide variety of craft vendors, two stages with classic bluegrass music, the Armuchee Ruritan Club Car…… read more
Wednesday, October 9, 2024–10:16 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man arrested on aggravated assault charge A 65-year-old Rome man is accused of pulling a gun on another person on Reservoir Street on Tuesday. According to Floyd County Jail records: Gregory Deshields McLeod brandished the firearm during an altercation with a 58-year-old man. McLeod is charged…… read more
Wednesday, October 9, 2024–10:13 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A Rome man is facing charges following an alleged assault at his Edenbury Court residence on Tuesday. According to Floyd County Jail records: 22-year-old Christopher Jackson Hooper choked a woman twice until she passed out both times. He also slapped the victim and threw unopened beers…… read more
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October 8th, 2024 – 4:30 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – For the next two weeks, RomeGaCares is partnering with the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office and North Rome Church of God to collect essentials for those affected by Hurricane Helene in Georgia and the Carolinas. Residents of Northwest Georgia…… read more
Tuesday, October 8, 2024–10:33 a.m. -Rome City Schools- Rome High School once again ranks above state averages when it comes to graduation rates. Fresh off the largest graduation class to walk the stage at Barron Stadium, Rome High’s graduation has increased from last year. The four-year graduation rate for Rome High has risen to 95.3…… read more
Tuesday, October 8, 2024–10:00 a.m. -News Release- Meet your local Chargers athletes, the new Georgia Highlands College Director of Athletics Nicole Leverling, and a former Atlanta Brave during the college’s “Field Naming Celebration” on Sunday, October 20, at 3 PM. The Chargers baseball team made history in spring 2024 as the first Chargers team to…… read more
Tuesday, October 8, 2024–9:56 a.m. -Georgia Department of Transportation- The Georgia Department of Transportation has awarded a contract for bridge rehabilitation at various locations in Floyd, Whitfield, and Catoosa Counties. Massana Construction was the low bidder at $689,609. The anticipated completion date for the project is January 31, 2026. In August, GDOT announced the approval…… read more
Tuesday, October 8, 2024–8:46 a.m. -Georgia State Patrol- The Georgia State Patrol has released the preliminary findings regarding a two-vehicle wreck involving an SUV and an Atrium Ambulance on Monday afternoon. According to the GSP: The ambulance was traveling south on Georgia on Martha Berry Boulevard and the SUV was turning left from the Arby’s…… read more
Tuesday, October 8, 2024–8:42 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 Rome police are still seeking several suspects in a shooting Sunday night in West Rome that left three people injured. Police responded to a call of shots…… read more