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[VIDEO] Wildfire in Armuchee Sunday

[VIDEO] Wildfire in Armuchee Sunday

Sunday, March 23, 2025–9:11 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome-Floyd County Fire Department and the Georgia Forestry Commission spent Sunday afternoon into the evening fighting a wildfire along Highway 156 (New Rosedale Road) in Armuchee. According to Rome-Floyd Fire Department Battalion Chief Roger Haggard, he called for an evacuation when the fire got close…

Residents allowed to return home after Armuchee wildfire contained

Residents allowed to return home after Armuchee wildfire contained

Sunday, March 23, 2025–9:30 p.m. -Staff reports- New Rosedale Road (Highway 156) between Floyd Springs Road and Old Piney Road is open again following a wildfire Sunday. Residents in the area were evacuated to the Floyd Springs Baptist Church with Armuchee Baptist Church on Big Texas Valley Road serving as an overflow location. At around…

RHS Marketing, Healthcare Science programs earn certification

RHS Marketing, Healthcare Science programs earn certification

Saturday, March 22, 2025–2:30 p.m. -News Release- The Marketing and Healthcare Science Programs at Rome High School recently received industry certification and recertification, respectively, from the Georgia Department of Education. The team that evaluated the Marketing program was impressed with the collaboration the program has with other CTAE programs at the College and Career Academy…

Arrest reports for March 22

Arrest reports for March 22

Saturday, March 22, 2025–2:25 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with terroristic threats and acts A 35-year-old Silver Creek man has been arrested on a felony warrant charging him with terroristic threats and acts. According to the warrant: Cody Lee Barron threatened to kill a man on March 18. Barron is also charged with…

Blood shortage worsens

Blood shortage worsens

Saturday, March 22, 2025–2:15 p.m. -News Release- Blood Assurance is facing an emergency blood shortage, with just a half-day supply of multiple blood types remaining. While donations are down, hospitals are simultaneously experiencing an increased demand for blood, creating a dire need for donors. “I can’t stress enough how vital it is for people to…

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