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Category Archives: Local News

Floyd County Commission approves RV park in Cave Spring, with conditions

Floyd County Commission approves RV park in Cave Spring, with conditions

Wednesday, July 24, 2024–10:30 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission has approved a special use permit for an RV park on Davis Road in Cave Spring. The application first came to the commission in April, but the board opted to allow the developer Anthony Carver to adjust the plans. Carver told the…read more

Floyd County Commission adopts increase in millage rate

Floyd County Commission adopts increase in millage rate

Tuesday, July 23, 2024–8:17 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission voted Tuesday to raise the millage rate, but the increase was less than what had been advertised. The advertised rate for county maintenance and operations was 9.414 mills. However, Commissioner Scotty Hancock made the motion to set the property tax rate at…read more

Fatal tractor-trailer crash reported on I-75 in Bartow Monday

Fatal tractor-trailer crash reported on I-75 in Bartow Monday

July 23rd, 2024 – 2:05 PM WRGA Staff Reports – A fatal accident occurred on I-75 in Bartow County on Monday. The Georgia State Patrol reported that a tractor-trailer was heading north on I-75 near mile marker 278. For reasons yet to be determined, the truck veered off the left side of the road into…read more

Rome-Floyd Commission on Children and Youth announces new Executive Director

Rome-Floyd Commission on Children and Youth announces new Executive Director

July 23rd, 2024 – 1:55 PM Press Release – The Rome-Floyd County Commission on Children and Youth is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Jolly as its new Executive Director. In her new role, Jolly will lead the Commission in its mission to enhance the well-being of children, youth, and families throughout the Rome-Floyd…read more

Toddler killed in Gordon County accident

Toddler killed in Gordon County accident

Tuesday, July 23, 2024–10:36 a.m. -Georgia State Patrol- A 19-month-old child was killed in a private property accident on Pittman Road in Ranger on Sunday morning. According to the Georgia State Patrol: The driver of a Dodge Durango was pulling forward after unhooking a utility trailer and struck the little boy. The driver notified emergency…read more

Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center again recognized for heart care

Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center again recognized for heart care

Tuesday, July 23, 2024–9:50 a.m. -News Release- For the seventh consecutive year, Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center has earned Gold certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) for the care it provides heart failure patients. The AHA releases its Get With The Guidelines honorees annually. The Get With The Guidelines – Heart Failure quality achievement…read more

State Chapter recognizes Floyd County Public Works

State Chapter recognizes Floyd County Public Works

Tuesday, July 23, 2024–8:58 a.m. -News Release- The American Public Works Association (APWA) recently held its Annual Awards Banquet for the Georgia  Chapter for 2024. The State Chapter recognizes outstanding achievement for employees, managers, and projects. Floyd County Public Works received an award for Project of the Year (< $1 Million) for the Chubb Road Improvement Project.…read more

Rome City Commission votes to lower millage rate

Rome City Commission votes to lower millage rate

Tuesday, July 23, 2024–8:45 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission voted Monday to adopt the 2024 millage rate. For city maintenance and operations, the rate was lowered from 7.8 down to 7.75. For city capital, the rate is proposed at 1.75 from 1.8. The rate for Rome City Schools would go from…read more

102 Rome High students earn AP student honors

102 Rome High students earn AP student honors

Monday, July 22, 2024–7:05 p.m. -News Release- More than 100 Rome High School students have been recognized as Advanced Placement (AP) Scholars. These students demonstrated amazing dedication to their classes, vigorous work during the school year, and a commitment to achievement. Having 102 AP Scholars at Rome High is not only a testament to the…read more