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Category Archives: Floyd County

Gas prices up slightly

Gas prices up slightly

Monday, July 8, 2024–8:32 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices increased slightly compared to a week ago. The statewide average is now $3.32 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is a penny more than a week ago. That is also 1 cent more than a month ago, and 8 cents more than this time last year.  It costs drivers…read more

Mt. Berry Trail ribbon cutting set for Tuesday

Mt. Berry Trail ribbon cutting set for Tuesday

Sunday, July 7, 2024–4:15 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Rome and Floyd County will celebrate the completion of a major section of the trail system on Tuesday. A ribbon cutting for the Mt. Berry Trail and AdventHealth Redmond ECO Greenway signage will be held at 9:00 a.m. at the AdventHealth Stadium eastside parking lot trailhead.…read more

Registration for “Supplies for Success” underway

Registration for “Supplies for Success” underway

Sunday, July 7, 2024–3:05 p.m. -Floyd County Sheriff’s Office- Later this month, the Bless Coalition will be giving away free backpacks and school supplies to school-aged children in Rome and Floyd County. “Supplies for Success” is a partnership between the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office and the Crosspoint City Church. They currently have around 90 openings…read more

Arrest reports for July 7

Arrest reports for July 7

Sunday, July 7, 2024–2:41 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Woman accused of injuring man’s eye A Rome woman was arrested late last week on a felony aggravated battery charge. According to Floyd County Jail records: 56-year-old Mary Lou White threw a weighted object which it a man in the face around his left eye causing…read more

Rome City Commission meets Monday

Rome City Commission meets Monday

Sunday, July 7, 2024–2:30 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission will conduct the first of three public hearings regarding the millage rate when they meet Monday. A tax rate of 26.45 mills, the same as in 2023, has been advertised. However, the city’s finance committee is recommending a reduction of 0.25 mills…read more

Teen loses both legs in train incident

Teen loses both legs in train incident

Sunday, July 7, 2024–2:05 p.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 A North Rome teen who lost both his legs after being run over by a train early Thursday morning in North Rome remained in critical condition Friday.…read more

Carl and the FloorWalkers, Georgia Thunderbolts rock Downtown Rome

Carl and the FloorWalkers, Georgia Thunderbolts rock Downtown Rome

July 5th, 2024 – 11:00 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Friday Evening the Downtown Rome First Friday Concert Series returned to the Town Green, along with various local food and drink vendors for the public to enjoy. The first musical talent opening group to kick off the night…read more