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Atrium Health Floyd EMS again helps gather Toys for Tots

Atrium Health Floyd EMS again helps gather Toys for Tots

Monday, December 9, 2024–12:10 p.m. -News Release- “It couldn’t happen without them.” That was Linda Hatcher’s response when asked about how important Atrium Health Floyd Emergency Medical Services is to the success of the annual Toys for Tots Drive. Once again, EMS is already deep into the gift collection process this year, and Hatcher, the…Continue Reading

Rome City School Board meets Tuesday

Rome City School Board meets Tuesday

Monday, December 9, 2024–12:05 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City School Board is expected to place the proposed 2026 school calendar on First Reading when it meets on Tuesday. The board will also approve meeting dates for the coming year and hear a family engagement presentation. The board will also review financial reports…Continue Reading

Arrest reports for December 9

Arrest reports for December 9

Monday, December 9, 2024–12:00 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with aggravated assault, aggravated sexual battery A 39-year-old Rome man is accused of sexual battery against a woman as she slept at his Morton Bend Road home over the weekend. According to Floyd County Jail records: Joseph Russell Fountain and the victim then got…Continue Reading

Floyd County Commission meets Tuesday

Floyd County Commission meets Tuesday

Monday, December 9, 2024–9:20 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission is expected to approve a resolution to call for a special election to fill the unexpired term of Larry Maxey when it meets Tuesday. Maxey passed away on November 23 and his post-four seat is not up for re-election until 2026. The…Continue Reading