Tuesday, April 16, 2024–10:20 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Warrant: Man accepted money for work he never completed A Silver Creek man has been jailed on a felony warrant charging him with theft by taking. According to the warrant: 40-year-old Garland Eugene Johnson was hired to complete work on the victim’s property earlier this year…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, April 16, 2024–10:17 a.m. -Staff reports- Savoy Automobile Museum in Cartersville is a contender for USA Today’s Reader’s Choice for Best Attraction for Car Lovers. The contest gives voters four weeks to vote for the candidate of their choice You can vote HERE. You may vote once a day for the run of the…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, April 16, 2024–10:08 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome Alcohol Control Commission is recommending a $2,000 fine and a 90-day suspension of the package license at North Broad Food Mart at 1416 North Broad Street. The owner of the store was asked to appear during a license hearing on Monday to answer allegations of…… Continue Reading
Monday, April 15, 2024–4:58 p.m. -Staff reports- The Rome Board of Education meeting will be held on Tuesday at the Rome City Schools College and Career Academy located at 990 Veterans Memorial Highway. The caucus will be held at 4:00 p.m. in Room A201 and the regular meeting will start at 5:45 p.m. in Room…… Continue Reading
April 15th, 2024 – 3:35 PM Atrium Health Floyd Press Release – Atrium Health Floyd and Harbin Clinic, the region’s two longest-serving healthcare providers, finalized along-anticipated strategic combination today, creating an integrated healthcare system. Harbin Clinic is Georgia’s largest, privately-owned, multi-specialty physician group. Atrium Health Floyd is one of the largest providers of health care…… Continue Reading
April 15th, 2024 – 2:55 PM WRGA Staff Reports – According to an update from Floyd County Emergency Management, work has begun on the bridge near Brushy Branch on Blacks Bluff Road. Immediate travel will be down to one lane to allow crews and equipment room to work in the 7100 block of Blacks Bluff…… Continue Reading
Monday, April 15, 204–1:57 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Report: Man pointed a gun at another, pulled the trigger A Silver Creek man was arrested over the weekend at his Wax Road home on a felony aggravated assault charge. According to Floyd County Jail records: 66-year-old John Timothy Dobson pointed a firearm at another man…… Continue Reading
Monday, April 15, 2024–11:30 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia’s gas price average increased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.43 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 10 cents more than a week ago, 17 cents more than a month ago, and 4 cents more than this time…… Continue Reading
Saturday, April 13, 2024–7:30 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- For the third time in as many months, the Rome Alcohol Control Commission will conduct a license hearing for a business following a report of people drinking inside the store. Assistant Rome Police Chief Rodney Bailey told the ACC during their March meeting that officers were…… Continue Reading
Saturday, April 13, 2024–7:25 p.m. -News Release- Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) is hosting an Open House at all six campuses to provide an opportunity to learn more about the programs offered at GNTC, tour the facilities and meet faculty and staff. The event on Tuesday, April 23, will take place from 10 a.m. to…… Continue Reading