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…
Fatal tractor-trailer crash reported on I-75 in Bartow Monday
July 23rd, 2024 – 2:05 PM WRGA Staff Reports – A fatal accident occurred on I-75 in Bartow County on Monday. The Georgia State Patrol reported that a tractor-trailer was heading north on I-75 near mile marker 278. For reasons yet to be determined, the truck veered off the left side of the road into…
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…
Toddler killed in Gordon County accident
Tuesday, July 23, 2024–10:36 a.m. -Georgia State Patrol- A 19-month-old child was killed in a private property accident on Pittman Road in Ranger on Sunday morning. According to the Georgia State Patrol: The driver of a Dodge Durango was pulling forward after unhooking a utility trailer and struck the little boy. The driver notified emergency…
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…
Arrest reports for July 22
Monday, July 22, 2024–6:45 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Warrant: Man held gun to woman’s head A North Rome man is accused of pulling a gun on a woman during a fight on Wilma Drive back on May 30. According to Floyd County Jail records: 32-year-old Robert Jasper Wright Jr. bit the victim and held…
Georgia gas prices decline
Monday, July 22, 2024–6:38 p.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average decreased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.34 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 5 cents less than a week ago,7 cents more than a month ago, and 1 cent less than this time last year. It costs…
Man charged with 34 counts of identity fraud
Monday, July 22, 2024–6:33 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A Coosa man has been jailed on multiple counts of identity theft and financial transaction card fraud. According to an arrest warrant and Floyd County Jail records: 52-year-old Darrell Edward Collier used a card belonging to the victim to make 34 different transactions. He also took…
Parents reminded of changes for Rome City Schools
Sunday, July 21, 2024–5:13 p.m. -News Release- The Rome City School Board is reminding parents about two important changes as they get ready for the 2024-2025 school year. Rome City Schools is switching from PowerSchool to Infinite Campus for their student information system and all students will be required to register for school this year…
Arrest reports for July 21
Sunday, July 21, 2024–5:10 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Inmate accused of trying to smuggle drugs into prison A Lilburn man is accused of conspiring with three other inmates to smuggle contraband into the Floyd County Prison in July of 2022. According to the arrest warrants: 49-year-old Isaac Azriel Ross and the others used the prison…
