Another winning lottery ticket sold in Rome
Thursday, December 12, 2024–10:55 a.m. -Georgia Lottery Corporation- For the second time in a week, a winning lottery ticket is sold in Rome. One of three $10,000 tickets in the Dec. 10, 2024, Mega Millions drawing was sold at Kroger located at 1476 Turner McCall Blvd. The other tickets were sold on the Georgia Lottery…
Crime reports for December 12
Thursday, December 12, 2024–10:45 a.m. -Staff reports- Report: Shot fired during argument about man’s sister Rome Police responded to a ‘shots fired’ call on Silver Street in Southeast Rome on Tuesday. According to a Rome Police Department report: A man told officers that he and his long-time friend got into an argument over something that…
One minor injury in crash that closed Veterans Memorial Highway at Riverside Parkway Wednesday
Thursday, December 12, 2024–10:40 a.m. -Rome Police Department report- Only one minor injury was reported in a Wednesday collision between a box truck and an 18-wheeler at Riverside Parkway and Veterans Memorial Highway. According to Rome Police: The box truck was turning left onto Riverside Parkway when the 18-wheeler struck it in the right rear…
State school superintendent recognizes Floyd County Schools’ Math and Literacy Leaders
Thursday, December 12, 2024–8:14 a.m. -News Release- Georgia Superintendent Richard Woods visited Floyd County Schools and Garden Lakes Elementary earlier this week to recognize and celebrate the outstanding achievements of their Math and Literacy Leaders. Woods also visited Rome Middle School to honor them for being a Math Leader. You can read that story here.…
Rome BoE discusses 2025-2026 school calendar
Wednesday, December 11, 2024–12:45 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City School System’s proposed 2025-2026 school calendar was placed on First Reading Tuesday. However, there are likely to be some changes regarding teacher planning days made before the final adoption in January. “Some of the teachers had some concerns about the amount of days…
Floyd County Commission set to approve budget next week
Wednesday, December 11, 2024–12:35 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission will have a called meeting next week to adopt the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. Floyd County Manager Jamie McCord went over some of the budget numbers on Tuesday. There have been a lot of changes in the last couple of weeks, or…
Two-year agreement between Rome and housing authority could provide housing for the homeless
Wednesday, December 11, 2024–12:30 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission has approved an agreement with the Northwest Georgia Housing Authority for a rapid re-housing program. The memorandum of understanding and master lease agreement is for 24 months and would allow the city access to 12 housing units to help combat the homelessness…
Man charged with aggravated assault
Wednesday, December 11, 2024–12:15 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A Silver Creek man has been arrested in an alleged assault at his Woodberry Drive apartment on Monday of this week. According to the arrest warrant: 45-year-old Adrion Jermaine Sullivan Sr. used an “object, device or instrument which is likely to or actually result in strangulation.”…
State school superintendent visits Rome Middle School
Wednesday, December 11, 2024–10:34 am -News Release- The Rome Middle School band, mascot, members of the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council, teachers, staff, and more welcomed Georgia State Superintendent Richard Woods to Rome Middle School Tuesday morning. Woods was on hand to present the official banner recognizing Rome Middle School as a Math Leader School. After…
County commission votes “no” to Home2Home Suites TAD, project will move forward with just city backing
Tuesday, December 10, 2024–8:10 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission has voted not to participate in a Tax Allocation District agreement for a new hotel at Five Points. The vote was 4-0. The developer is applying for a TAD to defray the cost of building a 100-plus-room Home2 Suites at 1024 Martin…
Floyd County Commission special election will be on March 18
Tuesday, December 10, 2024–8:00 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Board of Commissioners has approved a resolution to call for a special election to fill the post four seat on the commission. Commissioner Larry Maxey passed away in November and his seat is not up for re-election until 2026. The special election will…
Arrest reports for December 10
Tuesday, December 10, 2024–11:50 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Charges continue to pile up for homeless man A homeless man already in jail on multiple charges has now been charged in a burglary that occurred on Northridge Court on November 15. According to Floyd County Jail records: 30-year-old Gary Dalton Morgan stole four firearms during…
Consultant recommends rate increase for Rome water and sewer customers
Tuesday, December 10, 2024–11:30 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- City of Rome water and sewer customers could see a five-and-a-half percent rate increase in 2025 and 2026 if the Rome City Commission goes along with the recommendation of a consultant. If the increase is approved, the average bill based on 4,500 gallons used would go…
Rome Police Department issues statement on fatal wreck involving officer
December 10th, 2024 – 11:00 AM WRGA Staff Reports – Tuesday morning the Rome Police Department gave an update regarding the fatal wreck that occurred on Monday morning involving a Rome Police Officer: “On Friday, December 6, 2024, an email was sent to the department email of Assistant Chief Rodney Bailey, indicating that a pipe…
Rome City Commission approves Home2Home Suites TAD
Monday, December 9, 2024–7:23 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission has approved $2 million Tax Allocation District funding for a new hotel at Five Points. The developer is applying for a TAD to defray the cost of building a 100-plus-room Home2 Suites at 1024 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Under TAD financing,…
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[VIDEO] Officer responding to bomb threat at congresswoman’s home inolved in fatal crash
December 9th, 2024 – 5:30 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA News Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – A Rome police officer was involved in a fatal wreck on Redmond Circle at the Gala Shopping Center Monday morning. According to the Georgia State Patrol: A 2002 Mazda Protégé pulled out of a private lot onto…
One Man’s Opinion, “Be Wise…Exercise!!”
Monday, December 9, 2024 -Bill Crane As fall temperatures dip, and this endemic, former COVID19 pandemic and flu season again make their presence known, I am reminded of two life maxims for this time of pumpkin spice and the holidays. Get your shots, and for even better year-round counsel, be wise, exercise. The pandemic perhaps made…
Atrium Health Floyd EMS again helps gather Toys for Tots
Monday, December 9, 2024–12:10 p.m. -News Release- “It couldn’t happen without them.” That was Linda Hatcher’s response when asked about how important Atrium Health Floyd Emergency Medical Services is to the success of the annual Toys for Tots Drive. Once again, EMS is already deep into the gift collection process this year, and Hatcher, the…
Rome City School Board meets Tuesday
Monday, December 9, 2024–12:05 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City School Board is expected to place the proposed 2026 school calendar on First Reading when it meets on Tuesday. The board will also approve meeting dates for the coming year and hear a family engagement presentation. The board will also review financial reports…
Arrest reports for December 9
Monday, December 9, 2024–12:00 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with aggravated assault, aggravated sexual battery A 39-year-old Rome man is accused of sexual battery against a woman as she slept at his Morton Bend Road home over the weekend. According to Floyd County Jail records: Joseph Russell Fountain and the victim then got…