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Rome’s jobless rate falls in February

Rome’s jobless rate falls in February

Thursday, March 28, 2024–9:41 a.m. -Georgia Department of Labor- Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 2.9 percent in February, down four-tenths over the month. A year ago, the rate was 3.3 percent. “Georgia continues to thrive, fueled by a powerhouse workforce and savvy economic investments,” said Commissioner Bruce…

Armuchee resident named Georgia Teacher of the Year finalist

Armuchee resident named Georgia Teacher of the Year finalist

Wednesday, March 27, 2027–6:10 p.m. -Staff reports- Leigha Burnham serves as the Library Media & Technology Specialist at Summerville Middle School in Chattooga County. According to the Georgia Department of Education: Burnham began the school’s first STEM program, which has now expanded to all three grade levels. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Berry College,…

TAD discussed for Battey Business Center

TAD discussed for Battey Business Center

Wednesday, March 27, 2024–6:04 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The former Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital site may become the City of Rome’s newest redevelopment area, eligible for Tax Allocation District funding, although the discussions are in the very early stages. Missy Kendrick, Rome-Floyd Development Authority CEO, told the Rome Redevelopment Committee on Wednesday that the…

Arrest reports for March 27

Arrest reports for March 27

Wednesday, March 27, 2024–1:18 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with aggravated sexual battery A 52-year-old Silver Creek man was arrested Tuesday on charges of aggravated sexual battery and simple assault. According to Floyd County Jail records: Willie Lee Lowe Jr. pushed a woman down and forcefully violated her. The incident occurred at Lowe’s…

Berry College hosting solar eclipse lectures

Berry College hosting solar eclipse lectures

Wednesday, March 27, 2024–12:48 p.m. -New Release- Berry College will host an eclipse viewing and offer solar eclipse lectures from NASA Partner Eclipse Ambassadors. The lectures will take place: Professor of Physics and Astronomy Todd Timberlake and Mary Jenkins, a physics student at Berry, will discuss eclipses and how to view them safely. Additionally, they…

County implements moratorium on new gaming machines, vape shops

County implements moratorium on new gaming machines, vape shops

Tuesday, March 26, 2024–8;23 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Floyd County is joining the City of Rome and the City of Cave Spring in temporarily halting new vape shops, convenience stores, and gaming machines. The gaming machines, also known as ‘ding-ding” machines are located primarily in convenience stores. The concern is based on one related…

Local officials attend opioid settlement meeting

Local officials attend opioid settlement meeting

Tuesday, March 26, 2024–7:00 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Rome Mayor Craig McDaniel and Floyd County Commission Chair Allison Watters recently attended a meeting in Dawsonville regarding the opioid settlement. In January 2022, Georgia opted into opioid litigation brought by states and local subdivisions against the three largest pharmaceutical distributors – McKesson, Cardinal Health, and…

City of Rome issues statement regarding  Ashland Park Homes water concerns

City of Rome issues statement regarding Ashland Park Homes water concerns

March 26th, 2024 – 4:35 PM City of Rome Press Release – The City of Rome released the following statement regarding water safety concerns in the Ashland Park Homes area Tuesday afternoon: “The Rome City Water Department is committed to ensuring the highest standards of water quality and safety for all residents. Recent concerns raised…

Road closing: Lyons Bridge Road

Road closing: Lyons Bridge Road

Tuesday, March 26, 2024–11:40 a.m. -News Release- Due to complications with the weather, the dates for the Lyons Bridge Road closing have been changed to Wednesday and possibly Thursday.  Floyd County Public Works will have to close the road to replace a failed cross drain. The location is at #2568 near Kings Bridge Road, but…

Arrest reports for March 26

Arrest reports for March 26

Tuesday, March 26, 2024–10:13 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Woman charged with theft by deception and theft by conversion An Idaho woman is back in Floyd County to face felony charges of theft by deception and theft by conversion. According to Floyd County Jail records: 59-year-old Wendy Marie Ducette got $7,000 for bodywork service on…

Berry College breaks ground on new health sciences building

Berry College breaks ground on new health sciences building

Tuesday, March 26, 2024–9:04 a.m. -Berry College News Release- Health professionals from the medical community used silver shovels to break ground with Berry College educators Friday for Morgan-Bailey Hall, the college’s new home for nursing and physician associate students in 2025.  The building is named in honor of two Atlanta sisters known for their philanthropy…

Wind Advisory extended until 2 p.m. Tuesday

Wind Advisory extended until 2 p.m. Tuesday

Monday, March 25, 2024–11:25 a.m. -National Weather Service- The National Weather Service has extended a Wind Advisory, which is now in effect until 2 p.m. Tuesday. Southeast winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph are expected. Locally stronger gusts in mountainous terrain may be possible. The advisory is for portions…

Floyd County Commission to discuss gaming machine moratorium Tuesday

Floyd County Commission to discuss gaming machine moratorium Tuesday

Monday, March 25, 2024–10:46 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Floyd County Commissioners are expected to discuss a moratorium on convenience stores, vape shops, and coin-operated amusement machines when they meet Tuesday. In February, the Rome City Commission voted to implement a six-month moratorium on new permits for stores that sell vape products and house coin-operated…

Arrest reports for March 25

Arrest reports for March 25

Monday, March 25, 2024–10:32 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with felony obstruction of officers, public indecency A 39-year-old Rome man was arrested over the weekend after allegedly walking around an apartment complex on Chateau Drive with his underwear down and then fighting with police officers. According to Floyd County Jail records: Michael Lee…

Rome High’s Alexa Acevedo named Governor’s Honors finalist

Rome High’s Alexa Acevedo named Governor’s Honors finalist

Monday, March 25, 2024–10:15 a.m. -News Release- After a rigorous interview and testing process, Rome High School’s Alexa Acevedo has been selected as a Governor’s Honors Finalist for Foreign Language (French) and will attend the Governor’s Honor Program this summer. The Georgia Governor’s Honors Program, more commonly known as GHP, is a residential summer program…

Georgia gas prices hold steady

Georgia gas prices hold steady

Monday, March 25, 2024–10:08 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia’s gas price average held steady compared to a week ago. Drivers are paying an average price of $3.35 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline.  Monday’s state average was the same as a week ago, 22 cents more than a month ago, and 13 cents more than this time last year. …

Rome City Commission meets on Monday

Rome City Commission meets on Monday

Sunday, March 24, 2024–5:08 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission is expected to vote on a new code of ethics when it meets Monday night. The code would apply to members of the city commission, the city attorney, assistant city attorneys, and municipal judges. Areas covered by the code include the acceptance…

Wind Advisory issued

Wind Advisory issued

Sunday, March 24, 2024–5:00 p.m. -National Weather Service- The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory from midnight Sunday through 8 a.m. on Tuesday. Southeast winds of 10 to 25 mph and gusts of 30 to 45 mph are expected for portions of north-central, northeast, and northwest Georgia. The advisory area includes Floyd, Bartow,…

Downtown parking discussions continue

Downtown parking discussions continue

Saturday, March 23, 2023–1:46 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Three private companies have submitted proposals to manage parking in Downtown Rome. The Rome Downtown Development Authority began looking into having a third party come in and manage parking back in December. DDA Director Aundi Lesley said at that time it was no secret that the current…

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