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Monday, October 7, 2024–10:45 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of renting equipment from Home Depot and then selling it A Lithonia man was booked into the Floyd County Jail over the weekend on charges of theft by taking a motor vehicle, theft by conversion, and theft by deception. According to Floyd County Jail…… read more
Monday, October 7, 2024–10:05 a.m. -John Bailey, 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 The Northwest Georgia Housing Authority will utilize a Department of Community Affairs tax credit program to demolish aging public housing facilities and rebuild updated housing in Cave…… read more
Monday, October 7, 2024–9:55 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will meet on Tuesday. Agenda items include the transferring of property on West Point Drive, Cooper Street, Woodland Street, and Southern Street to the Rome-Floyd County Land Bank Authority. A request from the Floyd County Police Department to approve the…… read more
Monday, October 7, 2024–9:33 a.m. -News Release- The Georgia Highlands College Charge Into Leadership conference will celebrate its fourth anniversary this year and wants the local community to participate. This year’s free event will be held on October 18 at the Cartersville site (5441 GA-20, Cartersville). It will help local high school and college students grow…… read more
Monday, October 7, 2024–8:50 a.m. -News Release- In response to a severe and ongoing blood shortage, Blood Assurance is offering special e-gift card incentives to O-negative red blood cell and AB-plasma donors through the end of the year. O-negative red blood cell donors will receive a $25 e-gift card for whole blood donations and a…… read more
Monday, October 7, 2024–8:20 a.m. -AAA South- Even with conflict in the Middle East and a storm brewing in the Gulf of Mexico, Georgia gas prices declined compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average of $2.74 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 23 cents less than a week ago, 35 cents less than a month…… read more
Sunday, October 6, 2024–8:14 p.m. -Staff reports- RomeGa Cares is partnering with the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office and North Rome Church of God to collect essential supplies for those affected by Hurricane Helene in Georgia and the Carolinas. Donations being sought include: Donations can be dropped off at the North Rome Church of God at…… read more
Sunday, October 6, 2024–8:00 p.m. -Staff reports- Monday, October 7, is the deadline to register to vote in the November 5 General Election. You can check your registration status at mvp.sos.ga.gov. Voter Qualifications To register to vote in the State of Georgia, you must be: You are NOT eligible to vote if you are currently:…… read more
Sunday, October 6, 2024–7:55 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Preliminary work on the conversion of the Rome-Floyd Joint Law Enforcement Center in Downtown Rome is underway, and the work could begin in earnest in the not-too-distant future. Floyd County Manager Jamie McCord gave an update during a recent joint services committee meeting. We have our…… read more
Sunday, October 6, 2024–7:47 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Water systems across the county have until October 16 to comply with lead and copper rule revisions as outlined by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. The Rome Water and Sewer System will meet that deadline. These requirements include the initial service line inventory; notification to…… read more