Monday, June 9, 2025–12:10 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Floyd County Commissioners will consider new licenses for a business cited in a GBI operation targeting illegal cash payouts from gaming machines in February. The commission will consider beer consumption off-premises, self-service fuel, and coin-operated amusement machine licenses at Berrie Mart at 3510 Martha Berry Highway.…… Continue Reading
Monday, June 9, 2025–7:30 a.m. -National Weather Service- Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are expected late this afternoon and evening across most of north and central Georgia. Primary hazards with any storms would be damaging wind gusts, though quarter-size hail and a brief tornado may also be possible.… Continue Reading
Sunday, June 8, 2025–9:30 p.m. -Davkid Crowder, WRGA News- A number of applications from the Rome-Floyd County Planning Commission are set for a first reading during Monday’s Rome City Commission meeting. The planning commission is recommending approval of an annexation and rezoning request for property at Cedartown Highway and Cedartown Road for a gas station…… Continue Reading
Sunday, June 8, 2025–9:25 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with theft by conversion A Dalton man was recently booked into the Floyd County Jail on a felony warrant charging him with theft by conversion. According to the warrant: 42-year-old Cammie Alan Barnes rented a 2023 Ford F-650 and then failed to return it…… Continue Reading
Sunday, June 8, 2025–3:00 p.m. -Staff reports- As severe weather, including high winds, heavy rains and lightning, continues to move through the state this weekend, Georgia Power crews are working to safely and quickly restore power for customers. Since Saturday, the company has restored power to more than 190,000 customers in affected areas with significant damage…… Continue Reading
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June 6th, 2025 – 11:25 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Friday evening brought the return of the First Friday Concert Series to Downtown Rome’s Town Green. Headlining the night was ‘Guardians of the Jukebox,’ an energetic 80s tribute band that lit up the stage with nostalgic hits. A…… Continue Reading
Friday, June 6, 2025–7:00 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A former inmate work detail officer at Floyd County Public Works is facing charges of bribery and violation of oath by a public officer. According to the arrest warrants: 32-year-old Kelsey Nicole Curtis of Summerville assisted in the facilitation of a contraband drop for cash payments.…… Continue Reading
Friday, June 6. 2025–6:50 p.m. -News release- Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) will host a Free Application Week on June 9-13 to help those who are seeking to enroll in the fall semester. GNTC will waive the $25 application fee for all incoming students during Free Application Week. The admissions deadline for the fall semester…… Continue Reading
Friday, June 6, 2025–6:40 p.m. -News Release- The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a secondary case of measles in an unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident. This individual is a family member of the person with measles, acquired outside the country, who was confirmed in May. Individuals who may have been exposed to either…… Continue Reading
Thursday, June 5, 2025–9:05 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome-Floyd County Planning Commission discussed the proliferation of convenience stores in Rome, but did not make any recommendations during their Thursday meeting. Planning Director Brice Wood has been working on a list of suggestions regarding possible future action the planning commission might take. The planning…… Continue Reading