Monday, March 31, 2025–10:50 a.m. -News Release- Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) Human Resources has received a Model Agency Award for fiscal year 2025. The Georgia Department of Administrative Services Human Resources Administration (HRA) conducted an assessment in five module areas and an optional policy review module. Thirteen agencies received a Tier 1, or model…… Continue Reading
Monday, March 31, 2025–10:45 a.m. -News Release- After a rigorous interview and testing process, five Rome High School students have been selected as Governor’s Honors Finalists and will attend the Governor’s Honor Program this summer. Andrew Neal, Isha Garg, Lucy Johnson, Emillie Maloney, and Yash Garg were all selected in their respective nomination areas. Neal…… Continue Reading
Monday, March 31, 2025–10:40 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Report: Woman pulled knife on woman, ran over victim with a vehicle A 46-year-old Rome woman has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault following her arrest on Sunday. According to Floyd County Jail records: Kizie Lee Donaldson pulled out a knife and held it…… Continue Reading
Monday, March 31, 2025–7:45 a.m. -National Weather Service- A line of strong to severe thunderstorms will move across the area through this afternoon. The main hazard will be damaging winds, but a brief, isolated tornado and some hail are not out of the question. Chattooga County is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 1 p.m.…… Continue Reading
Sunday, March 30, 2025–1:40 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Floyd County Public Works is gearing up for a number of road paving projects this year. The first is likely to be Blacks Bluff Road. This is from Highway 100 out there—Fosters Mill—going to Brushy Branch,” said Floyd County Public Works Director Michael Skeen. “That is…… Continue Reading
Sunday, March 30, 2025–1:20 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- A couple of bills related to speed detection cameras in School Zones have passed in the Georgia House, but their fate in the State Senate appears less certain. House Bill 225 would prohibit local governments or law enforcement agencies from using automated traffic enforcement safety devices…… Continue Reading
Sunday, March 30, 2025–1:10 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Report: Man pointed a gun at another man An East Rome man is facing a felony aggravated assault charge following his arrest Thursday. According to Floyd County Jail records: 30-year old Erian Carva Wiggins pulled out a firearm and aimed it at the victim at a…… Continue Reading
Sunday, March 30, 2025–12:55 p.m. -News Release- In honor of our nation’s 250th birthday, Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful is taking the pledge to make a lasting impact – and they need YOU to be part of it. From now until July 4th, they are on a mission to gather 250 or more volunteers to help beautify our community as part of the Greatest American…… Continue Reading
Sunday, March 30, 2025–12:55 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The City of Rome is waiting to see what the state does before deciding what action to take regarding businesses cited for cash payouts from coin operated amusements machines. On February 11, 23 stores in the city were cited by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. During…… Continue Reading
Sunday, March 30, 2025–12:50 p.m. -National Weather Service- A line of thunderstorms will enter far northwest Georgia early Monday morning, advancing southward throughout the day. An Enhanced Risk (level 3 of 5) for severe weather has been introduced for Monday. Damaging wind gusts will be the primary threat with any severe storms that occur, though…… Continue Reading