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[AUDIO] Craig McDaniel discusses Middle School Bonds on WRGA’s First News

[AUDIO] Craig McDaniel discusses Middle School Bonds on WRGA’s First News

March 22nd, 2023 -11:35 AM Staff Reports – The Rome City Commission is expected to revisit discussions regarding the backing of bonds for the new Rome Middle School project following a motion made last week by Commissioner Craig McDaniel during a finance committee meeting. McDaniel, who was a guest on Wednesday’s First News with Tony…

Public safety committee discusses child abduction response, hears from NAACP

Public safety committee discusses child abduction response, hears from NAACP

Tuesday, Mar. 21, 2023–5:21 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Late last year, local law enforcement agencies conducted a child abduction response drill and on Monday, that training paid off with the safe return of a child that had been from her mother in less than three hours. The local Child Abduction Response Team is led…

2023 Georgia’s Rome Photo Contest announced

2023 Georgia’s Rome Photo Contest announced

March 21st, 2023 – 3:10 PM Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism – Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism is pleased to announce a call for entries for the annual Georgia’s Rome Photo Contest. Locals and visitors are challenged to explore area attractions and locations to creatively capture Georgia’s Rome. Photographs should highlight a variety of area…

New principal hired for Main Elementary

New principal hired for Main Elementary

Tuesday, Mar. 21, 2023–1:32 p.m. -Rome City Schools- Main Elementary School has a new principal. On Monday, the Rome City School Board voted to hire Taurence Phillips for the job. “Taurence Phillips brings with him a wealth of knowledge in the elementary education sphere,” said Eric Holland, Rome City School Superintendent. “His passion for student…

Arrest reports for Tuesday, Mar. 21

Arrest reports for Tuesday, Mar. 21

Tuesday, Mar. 21, 2023–1:07 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Woman facing child cruelty, deprivation charges A Rome woman is facing four counts of 1st-degree of 1st-degree cruelty to children and four counts of contributing to the deprivation of a minor. According to Floyd County Jail records: 40-year old Tina Marie Bovee allowed four children to…

Deal reached for the sale of 12.6 acres of the former GE site

Deal reached for the sale of 12.6 acres of the former GE site

Tuesday, Marl. 21, 2023–12:49 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- A deal has been reached for the sale of 12.6 acres of city-owned property at the former General Electric site in West Rome. At their last meeting in February, the Rome City Commission approved the transfer of the land to the Rome-Floyd County Development Authority for…

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