Murder charges filed in Barker Road stabbing death
Friday, July 26, 2024–8:51 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 Floyd County police have filed felony murder charges against a suspect in the stabbing death of a man on Barker Road early on the morning of June…
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[VIDEO] Wreck involving RV and dump truck results in diesel spill in West Rome
July 26th, 2024 – 11:30 AM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Friday morning an accident involving a dump truck and a Monaco Vesta RV blocked the intersection at Garden Lakes Blvd and Redmond Road. As a result of the crash gallons of diesel fuel spilled onto the roadway. Motorists…
Audit underway for Northwest Georgia Housing Authority finances
Thursday, July 25, 2024–11:15 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 new director of the Northwest Georgia Housing Authority has brought in an outside accountant to begin sorting out finances within the agency. During the authority’s meeting…
Teens accused of damaging school bus
Thursday, July 25, 2024–11:06 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Two Garden Lakes teens have been arrested in connection with damage caused to a Floyd County School bus that occurred back on May 18. According to the arrest warrants: 19-year-old Nassir Sumeek Rashid Mohammed Ghani and 19-year-old Deontre Javarius Smith entered two buses while they were…
Arrest reports for July 25
Thursday, July 25, 2024–11: 00 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Report: Man tried to sell meth while under surveillance A West Rome man was arrested Wednesday at Alabama Highway and Turner Bend Road for possession of methamphetamine and possession with the intent to distribute. According to Floyd County Jail records: 32-year-old Terrance Tevin Williams attempted…
Floyd BoE to set to approve 2024 millage rate Friday
Thursday, July 25, 2024–10:50 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Board of Education is expected to vote on the final approval of the proposed millage rate for 2024 during a called meeting Friday morning. The proposed tax rate is 17.141, a decrease from 17.70 mills in 2023. The board is also expected to…
172 Floyd County students earn AP honors
Thursday, July 25, 2024–10:38 a.m. -Floyd County Schools News Release- The College Board has released the AP School Scholar Roster and it includes 172 Floyd County Schools (FCS) students earning 231 AP Scholar Awards, the highest number of AP scholars received for the system. The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program (AP) provides motivated and academically…
Rome’s unemployment rises as seasonal student workers enter the summer job market
Thursday, July 25, 2024–9:50 a.m. -Georgia Department of Labor- Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.9 percent in June, up six-tenths of a percent over the month. A year ago, the rate was 3.8 percent. “Georgia is where opportunities abound, and innovation thrives,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “Every…
A place to heal: Rome allocates $150,000 in opioid settlement funds
Wednesday, July 24, 2024–11:00 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 A loss for opioid manufacturers means a win for Rome. The national settlement means healing and hope for local men seeking to rebuild their lives. Using funds…
Arrest reports for July 24
Wednesday, July 24, 2024–10:37 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with aggravated assault, child cruelty A Coosa man has been arrested in connection with an alleged assault at his Dean View Drive residence back on July 5. According to Floyd County Jail records and an arrest warrant: 51-year-old Pablo Espinoza-Cruz attempted to stab a…
Floyd County Commission approves RV park in Cave Spring, with conditions
Wednesday, July 24, 2024–10:30 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission has approved a special use permit for an RV park on Davis Road in Cave Spring. The application first came to the commission in April, but the board opted to allow the developer Anthony Carver to adjust the plans. Carver told the…
Rome City Commission approves pay raise for public safety, other city departments
Wednesday, July 24, 2024–10:09 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Rome Police officers and firefighters are getting a pay raise. On Monday, the Rome City Commission approved a new pay scale with a minimum salary of $52,000 a year for public safety. In other city departments, the minimum hourly wage will increase from $13 to $16.…
Floyd County Commission adopts increase in millage rate
Tuesday, July 23, 2024–8:17 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission voted Tuesday to raise the millage rate, but the increase was less than what had been advertised. The advertised rate for county maintenance and operations was 9.414 mills. However, Commissioner Scotty Hancock made the motion to set the property tax rate at…
Rome-Floyd Commission on Children and Youth announces new Executive Director
July 23rd, 2024 – 1:55 PM Press Release – The Rome-Floyd County Commission on Children and Youth is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Jolly as its new Executive Director. In her new role, Jolly will lead the Commission in its mission to enhance the well-being of children, youth, and families throughout the Rome-Floyd…
Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center again recognized for heart care
Tuesday, July 23, 2024–9:50 a.m. -News Release- For the seventh consecutive year, Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center has earned Gold certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) for the care it provides heart failure patients. The AHA releases its Get With The Guidelines honorees annually. The Get With The Guidelines – Heart Failure quality achievement…
Georgia Highlands hosting free application week
Tuesday, July 23, 2024–9:02 a.m. -News Release- Georgia Highlands College (GHC) is waiving the $30 admissions application fee from July 22 to July 26, making it the perfect time for future students to apply for any upcoming semester. It’s also not too late to apply for the fall semester and begin taking classes in August and October. …
State Chapter recognizes Floyd County Public Works
Tuesday, July 23, 2024–8:58 a.m. -News Release- The American Public Works Association (APWA) recently held its Annual Awards Banquet for the Georgia Chapter for 2024. The State Chapter recognizes outstanding achievement for employees, managers, and projects. Floyd County Public Works received an award for Project of the Year (< $1 Million) for the Chubb Road Improvement Project.…
Rome City Commission votes to lower millage rate
Tuesday, July 23, 2024–8:45 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission voted Monday to adopt the 2024 millage rate. For city maintenance and operations, the rate was lowered from 7.8 down to 7.75. For city capital, the rate is proposed at 1.75 from 1.8. The rate for Rome City Schools would go from…
102 Rome High students earn AP student honors
Monday, July 22, 2024–7:05 p.m. -News Release- More than 100 Rome High School students have been recognized as Advanced Placement (AP) Scholars. These students demonstrated amazing dedication to their classes, vigorous work during the school year, and a commitment to achievement. Having 102 AP Scholars at Rome High is not only a testament to the…
Floyd Commission to hold two public hearings on the millage rate Tuesday
Monday, July 22, 2024–7:00 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission will hold the second and third public hearings on Tuesday regarding the millage rate for county maintenance and operations, fire, and solid waste. The meeting will begin at 8 a.m. at the county administration building on East Fourth Avenue. The commission will…
