Wednesday, April 2, 2025–9:15 a.m. -News Release- Atrium Health Floyd and Harbin Clinic are co-hosting the annual Pinwheel Planting event with the Exchange Club Family Resource Center to mark Child Abuse Prevention Month. This event is a powerful opportunity for our medical group pediatric practices to show our commitment to protecting children in our community.…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, April 2, 2025–9:08 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome-Floyd County Planning Commission will consider a rezoning request for 700 Park Avenue in Lindale when they meet Thursday. The applicant is seeking to rezone from High-Density Traditional Residential to Community Commercial, as the property has always been used as a repair shop. It was…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, April 2, 2025–7:30 a.m. -News Release- Road construction will continue in Twickenham Estates this week and for at least another four weeks in the area of #2 Trent Drive. The area of concern is blocked off and traffic will be able to navigate around with caution. A total road closure is likely next week…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, April 1, 2025–7:00 p.m. -Staff reports- In 2022, Georgia Power announced plans to close nearly all of its coal fleet in a shift toward natural gas and renewable energy, but now the utility is seeking to keep some of their coal-burning plants open into the 2030s. As part of the 2025 Integrated Resource Plan,…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, April 1, 2025–6:55 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of threatening three people at a convenience store A Silver Creek man was arrested Monday following an incident at a convenience store at 4466 Rockmart Road. According to Floyd County Jail records: 26-year old Jehmiah Anthony Mitchell threatened to kill three people after refusing…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, April 1, 2015–11:15 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Work continues on the Second Avenue reconstruction and widening project. Storm drain and water line work have been completed, and traffic has been shifted. Once finished, two lanes will run in each direction, separated by a median that allows for turn lanes into the Atrium Health…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, April 1, 2025–10:45 a.m. -Staff reports- An arrest has been made in a March 23 wildfire in the Rosedale area that burned around 200 acres and threatened a subdivision off Highway 156. 22-year old Ainsley Brianna Sutton of Armuchee is charged with three felony counts of 1st-degree arson and single counts of destroying or…… Continue Reading
Monday, March 31, 2025–5:30 p.m. -State Senator Chuck Hufstetler (R-Rome)- We’re almost down to the final week of the 2025 Legislative Session, and what’s happening at the Capitol right now affects your family, your paycheck, and your way of life. That’s why I’m working hard to ensure our values and needs are front and center…… Continue Reading
Monday, March 31, 2025–11:22 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- As the weather gets warmer, more people will be taking trips to the lake or the beach. Students in both the Rome City and Floyd County school systems are on spring break next week. According to Captain Ron Hunton with the Floyd County Police Department, there…… Continue Reading
Monday, March 31, 2025–10:55 a.m. -AAA South- The average gas price in Georgia holds steady at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.94 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is the same as it was a week ago, 1 cent lower…… Continue Reading