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Category Archives: Local News

Chulio Hills sewer extension set for more discussion Thursday

Chulio Hills sewer extension set for more discussion Thursday

Monday, October 2, 2023–10:32 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The extension of sewer service to the Chulio Hills neighborhood will be back before the Rome Water and Sewer Committee this Thursday. The meeting will be held at 9 a.m. in the Sam King Room at Rome City Hall. A motion to have the city manager…read more

Arrest reports for October 2

Arrest reports for October 2

Monday, October 2, 2023–10:14 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Warrant: Man struck, threatened police officer A 41-year-old Rome man was booked into the Floyd County Jail over the weekend on felony warrants charging him with terroristic threats and acts, and felony obstruction of officers. According to the warrants: While being taken into custody on September…read more

Georgia gas prices dip again

Georgia gas prices dip again

Monday, October 2, 2023–10:07 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Georgia gas prices continue to decline. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.24 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is 6 cents less than a week ago, 36 cents less than a month ago, but 7 cents more than this time last year.  It now costs an…read more

Rome man arrested in carjacking incident

Rome man arrested in carjacking incident

Monday, October 2, 2023–9:53 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A Rome man is facing multiple charges in connection with a reported carjacking that occurred last week on Lyons Drive. According to an arrest warrant and Floyd County Jail records: 20-year-old Dravus Chaise Christian Dupree jumped into a woman’s vehicle, pointed a firearm at the victim,…read more

Former Polk County Jail employee charged with improper sexual contact

Former Polk County Jail employee charged with improper sexual contact

Sunday, October 1, 2023–12:11 p.m. -Staff Reports- A Polk County jailer who was fired last month for violating policy was arrested Friday on three misdemeanor counts of improper sexual contact.  18-year-old Jacob Lee Franklin was released on a $4,500 bond.  According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office: The GBI was called in to assist with…read more

2023 Elections: Ways to Vote

2023 Elections: Ways to Vote

Sunday, October 1, 2023–10:45 a.m. David Crowder, WRGA News- As we get closer to the November 7 municipal elections, the public is being reminded about the different ways they can vote. City of Rome voters will be casting ballots for the city commission while Cave Spring voters will choose members of the city council. All…read more

Rome man, Walker County teacher killed in Chattooga County wreck

Rome man, Walker County teacher killed in Chattooga County wreck

Sunday, October 1, 2023–10:19 a.m. -Georgia State Patrol- A Rome man and a Walker County teacher were killed in a two-vehicle crash in Chattooga County Friday. The wreck occurred on Highway 27 near Scott Hill Road in the Gore area. According to the Georgia State Patrol: A 2006 Jeep Wrangler traveled across the grass median…read more

Coosa Valley Fair officially opens Tuesday

Coosa Valley Fair officially opens Tuesday

Sunday, October 1, 2023–10:10 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Coosa Valley Fair marks the beginning of the fall season for residents across the region. The 2023 edition of the fair officially opens on Tuesday. Livestock and poultry shows have already been taking place and entries for various exhibits began Sunday. The grand opening is…read more

Final draft of Floyd County fire ordinances ready for vote

Final draft of Floyd County fire ordinances ready for vote

Sunday, October 1, 2023–10:05 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Floyd County is looking at a new set of fire ordinances that aim to help protect firefighters and allow fire inspectors to better do their jobs. Rome-Floyd County Fire Department command staff has been working on the ordinances for several years. According to Fire Chief Troy…read more

Seven injured, two seriously, in Cartersville crash

Seven injured, two seriously, in Cartersville crash

Sunday, October 1, 2023–10:02 a,m, -Cartersville Police Department Report- Seven people were injured in a three-vehicle wreck late last week in Cartersville, According to Cartersville Police: A Ford F250 Subercab turned in front of a GMC Yukon on State Route 113 at Riverside Drive. The resulting impact caused the Yukon to hit a Volkswagen Jetta…read more