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Monday, April 15, 2024–11:30 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia’s gas price average increased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.43 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 10 cents more than a week ago, 17 cents more than a month ago, and 4 cents more than this time…… read more
Saturday, April 13, 2024–7:30 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- For the third time in as many months, the Rome Alcohol Control Commission will conduct a license hearing for a business following a report of people drinking inside the store. Assistant Rome Police Chief Rodney Bailey told the ACC during their March meeting that officers were…… read more
Saturday, April 13, 2024–7:25 p.m. -News Release- Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) is hosting an Open House at all six campuses to provide an opportunity to learn more about the programs offered at GNTC, tour the facilities and meet faculty and staff. The event on Tuesday, April 23, will take place from 10 a.m. to…… read more
Saturday, April 13, 2024–7:21 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- An increased public safety presence in Downtown Rome, specifically on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, is making a difference and more measures are being looked at. According to Rome Downtown Development Authority Director Aundi Lesley, there have been challenges with vagrancy, large groups of juveniles, and loud…… read more
Friday, April 12, 2024–12:00 p.m. -John Bailey, 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 Citing what they characterized as a breakdown in communication and a lack of diversity, members of the Northwest Georgia Housing Authority Board questioned proposed appointments by the…… read more
Friday, April 12, 2024–11:52 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Two charged with aggravated animal cruelty Two homeless people have been arrested on felony warrants charging them with aggravated cruelty to animals. According to the warrants: 50-year-old Kimberly Faye Smith and 36-year-old Stephen Matthew Smith subjected their two dogs to prolonged physical pain. The dogs suffered…… read more
Friday, April 12, 2024–11:39 a.m. -Floyd County Sheriff’s Office- With the recent arrests of two of the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office “Most Wanted” two new names have been added to the list. Authorities are seeking 23-year-old Chancelor Lamar Crawford who is wanted on charges of home invasion, aggravated assault, armed robbery, 1st-degree burglary, possession of a…… read more
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April 11th, 2024 – 4:00 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Thursday morning the Rome Floyd Chamber hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the Nova River District project on West Third Street. The Nova River District developers recently set up a large crane at the building site as construction for…… read more
Thursday, April 11, 2024–2:18 p.m. -Rome Police Department report- Rome Police have released the incident report regarding a shooting incident last Saturday on Wilson Avenue. According to the report: A woman sustained two gunshot wounds to her torso and one to her hand. She was transported to Atrium Health Floyd for treatment. An injured pit…… read more
Thursday, April 11, 2024–2:00 p.m. -News Release- The Berry College Dean of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences has been chosen as the Provost for Oglethorpe University in Atlanta. Oglethorpe University President Kathryn McClymond has named Gabriel Barreneche Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs following a national search. He will join the Oglethorpe administration July…… read more