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Tuesday, September 26, 2023–8:05 p.m. -Georgia Department of Public Health- This reminder, starting today the Georgia Department of Public Health’s free COVID-19 testing site moves from the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds to the back parking lot at the Floyd County Health Department at 16 East 12th Street in Rome. The testing site will remain at the health…… read more
Tuesday, September 26, 2023–8:00 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The proposed new Rome Middle School was not on the agenda for Monday’s Rome City Commission meeting, but the subject came up during the public participation portion of the meeting. Roger Wade told commissioners that he was concerned with the amount of debt the city would…… read more
September 26th, 2023 – 12:00 PM Tellus Science Museum – Executive Director of Tellus Science Museum, Jose Santamaria, has been awarded the Entwisle Award for Lifetime Service in Tourism by Bartow County’s destination marketing organization—Only in Cartersville Bartow Tourism. The announcement was made at the annual Rose Lawn Arts Festival on September 16. Each year,…… read more
Tuesday, September 26, 2023–10:14 a.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 The 3M Company has joined E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Company in seeking to block the City of Rome from releasing settlement information stemming from a water…… read more
Tuesday, September 26, 2023–10:11 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with felony counts of aggravated animal cruelty A Rome man was arrested Monday at his Judson Drive home on two counts of felony aggravated cruelty to animals. According to Floyd County Jail records: 27-year-old Walker Pate Bearden denied veterinary care for two dogs. An…… read more
Tuesday, September 26, 2023–9:58 a.m. -News Release- Floyd County Schools (FCS) Class of 2023 outscored State and National averages on the SAT for the fourth consecutive year, according to results released this week by the College Board. The FCS Class of 2023 earned an average total score of 1100 on the curriculum-based college entrance and…… read more
Monday, September 25, 2023–6:15 p.m. -Staff Reports- A tractor-trailer driver has been charged with felony vehicular homicide following a wreck Monday that claimed the life of a motorcyclist. The crash occurred at around 6:45 a.m. on Highway 27 North at Armuchee High School. According to Floyd County Jail records: 46-year-old Tony Orlando McFarland, of Birmingham,…… read more
Monday, September 25, 2023–8:56 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Following a lengthy debate, motions, substitute motions, and a split vote, Peaches on Broad Street is getting its liquor pouring license back. The recommendation from the Rome Alcohol Control Commission was to reinstate the license with a stipulation that concert ticket sales be used, along with…… read more
Monday, September 25, 2023–7:53 a.m. -Staff Reports- Traffic into Cave Spring will be delayed today as utility crews replace a pole at the red light. The work will begin at 9 a.m. Commercial traffic will not be permitted. All other traffic will follow signs. Alabama Street will be closed and the detour will be on…… read more
Monday, September 25, 2023–7:13 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with aggravated assault, animal cruelty A Rome man has been arrested on a felony warrant charging him with aggravated assault. According to the warrant: 34-year-old Austin Lee Long grabbed a woman by the throat and attempted to strangle her during an altercation on August…… read more
