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[VIDEO] Donations sought for RomeGaCares hurricane relief efforts

[VIDEO] Donations sought for RomeGaCares hurricane relief efforts

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…

Floyd County places temporary moraturium on new poultry operations

Floyd County places temporary moraturium on new poultry operations

Wednesday, October 8, 2024–11:50 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission has approved a resolution to implement a 90-day moratorium on the issuance of permits for new or expanded commercial poultry and concentrated animal feeding operations. The moratorium will allow time to get input from the agricultural community on amendments to such operations.…

Rome High sees 95.3 percent graduation rate

Rome High sees 95.3 percent graduation rate

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…

GDOT award contracts for bridge rehabs

GDOT award contracts for bridge rehabs

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…

Ambulance involved in wreck on Martha Berry Boulevard Monday

Ambulance involved in wreck on Martha Berry Boulevard Monday

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…