Friday, April 26, 2024–12:14 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- A Rome man was seriously injured in an accident at International Paper in Coosa late Wednesday. A number of social media posts have gone up over the last 24 hours, asking the community to pray for Timmy Obenlander. Kelly Trumbo, communications manager with International Paper, confirmed…… Continue Reading
Friday, April 26, 2024–9:08 a.m. -News Release- Cancer Navigators’ annual 1-Mile Walk and Daisy Drop will take place this year on April 28. Participants can help local cancer patients in their fight against cancer by signing up for the walk, which will begin at Historic Barron Stadium at 2 p.m. Registration costs $20 and includes…… Continue Reading
Friday, April 26, 2024–8:56 a.m. -Rome City Schools- “Literacy is something that we know we have to look at. When you bring folks together around a single cause, they are focused. They are in it, and you can get some things done. That’s exactly what we have done here.” Although those words weren’t the first…… Continue Reading
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April 25th, 2024 – 5:50 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – The Floyd County Special Olympics kicked off at Darlington School at Jerry Sharp Field in the Chris Hunter Stadium Thursday morning. The 2024 Special Olympic Games started with a parade of athletes that drew a large crowd to…… Continue Reading
Thursday, April 25, 2024–4:41 p.m. -John Bailey, Rome News-Tribune- This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com Despite the fact that a former Cartersville youth pastor pleaded guilty to molesting two young boys who attended his church, prosecutors said there were many more victims…… Continue Reading
Thursday, April 25, 2024–11:45 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Elderly woman arrested on a felony drug charge A 78-year-old North Rome woman has been charged with conspiracy to violate Georgia’s Controlled Substances Act. According to Floyd County Jail records: Annie Sue Chambers conspired with 57-year-old Alvin Sylvester Chambers and others to transport, hide, and distribute…… Continue Reading
Thursday, April 25, 2024–11:42 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- More charges have been filed against a Silver Creek teen that has been in jail since late March when he was arrested in connection with the theft of guns and other items from vehicles, primarily in the Lindale area. According to Floyd County Jail records: 17-year-old…… Continue Reading
Thursday, April 25, 2024–12:23 p.m. -Cartersville Police News Release- Two people have been arrested in connection with a shooting on Tuesday in the area of Lee Street in Cartersville. According to a news release: Cartersville Police Officers, along with Agents from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, took Ronald Michelle Osburn and MaKayla Ann Tanner into…… Continue Reading
April 25, 2024–9:20 a.m. -Staff reports- This weekend, Ridge Ferry Park plays host to the Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation’s Backyard BBQ Bash. There will be barbecue sampling, people’s choice voting, arts and crafts vendors, food trucks, a car show, and more. Parking for the event is five dollars per car and card only. Sampling bracelets…… Continue Reading
Thursday, April 25, 2024–9:13 a.m. -Georgia Department of Labor- Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.0 percent in March, up one-tenth over the month. A year ago, the rate was 3.0 percent. “Georgia’s job market is red hot with opportunity,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “This continuous growth is…… Continue Reading