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Monday, April 22, 2024–9:21 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission has approved the appointment of Billy Cooper to the Northwest Georgia Housing Authority Board over the objections of the current board. Cooper will replace Jim Keaton, who has served on the board for nearly 17 years. Housing authority board chair Lee Hight…… read more
Monday, April 22, 2024–12:10 p.m. -Rome Police Department report- Rome Police responded to two ‘shots fired’ calls over the weekend. According to the incident reports: A blue sedan and a residence in the 300 block of East 15th Street were hit by gunfire at around 3 a.m. Saturday. Police also discovered an abandoned mini-van that…… read more
Monday, April 22, 2024–11:47 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission is expected to approve a bid from Pennant Construction for renovations to the former Glenwood school building. The facility will become the new headquarters for the Floyd County Police Department. The vendor submitted a bid that was responsive to the scope of…… read more
Monday, April 22, 2024–11:35 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Woman accused of robbing store at Five Points A North Rome woman has been arrested in connection with a strong-arm robbery at the Circle K at Five Points. According to Floyd County Jail records and a Rome Police Department report: 36-year-old Brittany Nichole Matthews went behind…… read more
Monday, April 22, 2024–10:48 a.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average saw a minimal decrease at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.42 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 1 cent less than a week ago, 6 cents more than a month ago, and 4 cents more than…… read more
Monday, April 22, 2024–10:04 a.m. -Floyd County News Release- Byrd Station Road will begin a closure on Monday at 5 am for 3 days to complete railroad improvements. The crossing will be closed to all traffic, which will require anyone traveling on Byrd Station Road to identify detours. Byrd Station Road is located in Silver…… read more
Saturday, April 20, 2024–4:32 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- A packed agenda for Monday’s Rome City Commission meeting. A number of representatives from the Northwest Georgia Housing Authority are on the agenda to speak. During a recent housing authority meeting several board members questioned proposed appointments to the authority recommended by the Rome Committee on…… read more
Saturday, April 20, 2024–4:30 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Two Floyd County Police officers are being recognized for their lifesaving efforts in two separate incidents. According to Floyd County Police Chief Mark Wallace, on March 21, Officer Jim McCormick responded to an accident involving a chainsaw that nearly amputated a man’s hand and resulted in…… read more
Saturday, April 20, 2024–4:26 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Board of Education will recognize the Focus & Connect Employee of the Month, Quiz Bowl winners, the FCS Math Teams, and the Gifted Teacher of the Year when they meet Monday night. The board will also receive a facilities update, consider changes in…… read more
Saturday, April 20, 2024–4:20 p.m. -Rome Police Department report- Rome Police responded to a report of a dog being shot in East Rome on Thursday. According to a Rome Police report: The dog’s owner, who lives in Florida but was doing work on a home on East 13th Street, said he heard two shots and…… read more