Wednesday, May 15, 2024–10:00 a.m. -News Release- McKensey Wheeler’s goal 13 years ago when she started at West Central Elementary was to one day become the principal. Rome City Schools is pleased to announce that the day has come, as Wheeler will take over as principal for West Central Elementary for the 2024-25 school year…… Continue Reading
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May 14th, 2024 – 3:45 PM Ethan Garrett – Digital News Editor and Video Reporter – Monday morning the Rome Floyd Chamber welcomed the Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s New Georgia Economy Tour to the Rome Forum River Center. Chris Clark, President of the Georgia Chamber, led a presentation highlighting issues facing local businesses throughout Northwest…… Continue Reading
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May 14th, 2024 – 12:35 PM Chaplain David Thornton – Floyd County Sheriff’s Office – On Monday afternoon, Floyd County Sheriff’s Office Chaplain David Thornton gave WRGA News the details about this year’s Peace Officer Memorial Service. The 28th annual Rome/Floyd Peace Officer Memorial Service will occur Friday, May 17th at 11 AM Downtown in…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 –11:00 a.m. -Staff reports- Governor Brian Kemp recently vetoed a bill that would have rescinded tax credits for certain types of data center projects in Georgia. In his veto message, the governor wrote that the timing of the measure would have left companies planning to set up data centers in Georgia…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, May 14, 2024–10:43 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission has approved a rezoning request for 14 town houses on the North Broad Extension. The application was tabled during the commission’s last meeting, following a public hearing. Rome-Floyd County Planning Director Brice Wood told the commission Monday that the developer has come…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, May 14, 2024–10:30 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man arrested in attempted stabbing A South Rome man was arrested Monday after he allegedly tried to stab another man with a kitchen knife. According to Floyd County Jail records: 57-year-old Billy Robert Kelly Jr. attempted to stab the victim in the abdomen during a fight…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, May 14, 2024–10:22 a.m. -Floyd County Sheriff’s Office- With the arrests over the weekend of Stevelle Lavelle Henderson and Fernando Willie Mills III — two of Floyd County’s “Most Wanted” — two more names have been added to the list. According to the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office: 41-year-old Mario Geoffrey Josey is wanted on charges…… Continue Reading
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Tuesday, May 14, 2024–8:24 a.m. -News Release- Savoy Automobile Museum has been voted the Best Attraction for Car Lovers in the 2024 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards! The contest began with a panel of travel experts selecting the top 20 nominees from around the country, then released it to the public for their vote. “We…… Continue Reading
Monday, May 13, 2024–7:41 p.m. -Adam Carey, 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 The Georgia State Patrol arrested 33 people on charges of driving under the influence in Floyd and Bartow counties on Friday and Saturday nights. This past weekend…… Continue Reading
Monday, May 13, 2024–11:41 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with aggravated assault, felony obstruction A Silver Creek man was arrested over the weekend at his Jack Street residence after he allegedly pointed a knife at a family member. According to Floyd County Jail records: 31-year-old Jarred Kyle Graham presented the knife to prevent…… Continue Reading