Tuesday, October 21, 2025–7:50 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City School Board got an update on the access road that will serve the new Rome Middle School on Tuesday night There is a deceleration lane there, and its 429 feet, I think, which is about 139 yards if you are looking at a…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, October 21, 2025–10:25 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of assaulting woman A Rome man is facing a felony aggravated assault charge following his arrest on Monday at his Jefferson Drive residence. According to Floyd County Jail records: 46-year-old Christopher Paul Ingram grabbed a woman by the neck and threw her across the…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, October 21, 2025–11:45 a.m. -Rome Police Department- Rome Police are investigating an apparent fatal shooting on Tuesday morning in West Rome. According to a news release: At around 5:20 a.m., officers responded to Woodcreek Way in reference to a man lying in the road. They found a young male with an apparent gunshot wound.…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, October 21, 2025–8:45 a.m. -News Release- Atrium Health Floyd nurses and other teammates have been recognized as part of the organization’s Nursing Excellence Awards program, designed and developed by nurses for nurses. The program honors clinical direct patient care nurses, nurse leaders, and clinical or non-clinical nurse-led teams. Winners will be considered for division-level…… Continue Reading
Monday, October 20, 2025–11:20 a.m. -News Release- The Leadership Georgia Board of Trustees has announced participants selected for the organization’s Class of 2026. Two Rome residents, Haley Smith and Brad Stockton are among those named. Each year, Leadership Georgia seeks out emerging leaders from every corner of the state and selects sixty-three participants from a…… Continue Reading
Monday, October 20, 2025–10:40 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia drivers are pumping the brakes on rising costs as gas prices fall for the second week in a row. The state average is now 6 cents lower than last week, giving drivers some welcome relief at the pump. As of Monday, the statewide average stands at $2.81 per gallon, a…… Continue Reading
Monday, October 20, 2025–10:35 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with aggravated assault A Lindale man was arrested Sunday at his Hooper Avenue home on a felony aggravated assault charge. According to Floyd County Jail records: 24-year old Wayne Lamont Nation Jr. was holding a knife and made a stabbing motion as he moved…… Continue Reading
Monday, October 20, 2025–10:30 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome Board of Education will meet 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 A211 and the regular meeting will start at 5:45 p.m. in Room A201.…… Continue Reading
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Sunday, October 19, 2025–7:45 p.m. -Staff reports- The 2025 Wings Over North Georgia air show concluded on Sunday, wrapping up three days of aerial performances and other attractions. Although the scheduled headliner, the US Navy Blue Angels, was unable to perform due to the government shutdown, the air show still featured a strong lineup of…… Continue Reading
Sunday, October 19, 2025–1:25 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- There will be a heavy public safety presence at Armuchee High School on Monday, but there is no need to worry because it’s only a drill. The disaster exercise will see emergency personnel transiting back and forth from the Thornton Center to the high school. Smoke…… Continue Reading