Sunday, November 16, 2025–4:50 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Floyd County is currently in the middle of its budget process for the coming year. Floyd County Manager Jamie McCord gave an update during a recent county commission meeting. “We’ve been in the budget process for several months now,” he said. “We’ve been meeting with department…… Continue Reading
Sunday, November 16, 2025–4:40 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome Alcohol Control Commission will hear three alcohol license requests when it meets on Monday. The ACC will consider a new Beer and Wine Package License request at Cha Cha Rick’s Food and Fuel Stop at 1900 Dean Avenue to Sukhamdeep Singh, a new Beer…… Continue Reading
Sunday, November 16, 2025–4:20 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with fleeing, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon A 49-year-old West Rome man was arrested after allegedly fleeing from police. According to Floyd County Jail records: Ronald Mitchell activated his turn signal as if he was going to stop, but instead ran…… Continue Reading
Sunday, November 16, 2025–4:10 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- It is perhaps the most recognizable symbol of Rome, and on Monday, a ribbon-cutting will be held for the newly renovated Clock Tower. $800,000 was included in the 2023 special purpose, local option sales tax for the renovations. Constructed in 1872 atop a water tank which…… Continue Reading
Sunday, November 16, 2025–4:00 p.m. -Gordon County Sheriff’s Office- A Gordon County man is facing charges of attempted murder, arson, and aggravated stalking following a fire on Saturday. According to the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office: The home was occupied at the time by a woman and a small child, who barely escaped with their lives.…… Continue Reading
Friday, November 14, 2025–11:22 a.m. -News Release- As AdventHealth continues to put patients and team members at the center of everything they do, AdventHealth Georgia is pleased to announce two key additions to its leadership team: Paris Dukes, chief people officer, and Patricia “Trish” Price, chief nursing officer. These appointments reflect AdventHealth’s continued commitment to…… Continue Reading
Friday, November 14, 2025–11:15 a.m. -News Release- Five Rome Middle School students posed for photos with families and friends on Tuesday afternoon at Rome High School’s College and Career Academy as the students celebrated signing commitments for a college scholarship. The students and their parents signed the commitments signifying their enrollment in the Realizing Educational…… Continue Reading
Friday, November 14, 2025–11:10 a.m. -Floyd County Emergency Management- Effective immediately, Floyd County Public Works is closing Bells Ferry Road at the Woodward Creek Bridge due to excessive wear. Inspectors will continue to evaluate, and we could reopen soon with a reduced load capacity. The Floyd County School Board has been notified, since this is…… Continue Reading
Friday, November 14, 2025–8:00 a.m. -Staff reports- Floyd County Commissioner Scotty Hancock has announced that he will not seek re-election next year. In a statement to the Rome News-Tribune, Hancock said: “This decision comes from a deeply personal place,” Hancock writes in a letter to Floyd County citizens. “At this point in my life, I…… Continue Reading
Friday, November 13, 2025–11:45 a.m. -News Release- Georgia Highlands College (GHC) is seeing record growth alongside University System of Georgia (USG), with the college experiencing a 23% increase in enrollment over the last three years, growing to nearly 6,000 students. In addition, GHC was recognized this month by the USG Board of Regents for having the highest enrollment…… Continue Reading