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Tuesday, October 28, 2025 -Bill Crane- Now in the September of my years, I find that more and more of my thoughts and time are spent in introspection, revisiting old memories, good and bad, and occasionally wondering if I made the best choices. Friends and peers of my parents seem to be passing with such…… read more
October 28th, 2025 – 3:00 PM WRGA Staff Reports – Rome Police confirmed that the body of a woman was discovered on Tuesday morning between the Cotton Block and Bridgepoint Plaza downtown. The following information was released Tuesday afternoon by Rome Police Public Information Officer, Kelly Madden: “On October 28, 2025, at 8:20 a.m., Rome…… read more
Tuesday, October 28, 2025–10:45 a.m. -Staff reports- Georgia Highlands College will hold a groundbreaking ceremony next week for the renovation of the Lakeview Healthcare Education Center on the Floyd Campus in Rome. The event, scheduled for November 6, will highlight GHC’s continued partnership with Atrium Health Floyd and recognize community leaders and legislators who have supported healthcare education in Northwest…… read more
Tuesday, October 28, 2025–10:20 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A Rome man is facing a felony drug charge following his arrest at his Worsham Street residence on Monday. According to an arrest warrant: 46-year-old Sheldon Veronteshon Whatley was found with a THC vape on Saturday at a location on Maple Avenue. Whatley is charged with…… read more
Tuesday, October 28, 2025–9:25 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The USDA has informed the Georgia Department of Human Services that there is insufficient funding to cover November SNAP benefits if the federal shutdown continues. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as Food Stamps, is a federally funded program that provides monthly benefits to low-income households to…… read more
Tuesday, October 28, 2025–8:00 a.m. -Atrium Health Floyd News Release- Parents who want Halloween to be fun and not frightful for little ghouls and goblins can take some pre-emptive steps to ensure a fun night. If you are already considering that perfect costume, safety considerations should be high on that list. “It’s important to make…… read more
Monday, October 27, 2025–9:15 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission has followed the recommendation of the Rome Alcohol Control Commission to revoke the beer package license of a store in East Rome. The ACC recommended the revocation and a $2,000 fine following two incidents at the K&A Mart on Maple Avenue that…… read more
Monday, October 27, 2025–9:00 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission hears a difficult and emotional plea for a rezoning request on Monday, and vows to help find a solution to reunify a family. The applicants were seeking a change in zoning for 3 Forsyth Street from High-Density Traditional Residential to Suburban Residential…… read more
Monday, October 27, 2025–10:30 a.m. -AAA South- With fall already in full swing across Georgia, drivers are reaping the seasonal rewards, and gas prices are easing just as cooler days settle in. Over the weekend, the average price for regular unleaded gasoline edged down, offering modest relief at the pump. With crude oil prices remaining…… read more
Monday, October 27, 2025–10:15 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission will consider a resolution approving the issuance of revenue bonds by the Development Authority of Floyd County on Behalf of Lavender Mountain Senior Living when it meets Tuesday night. The tax-exempt bonds would fund a project at The Spires at Berry College.…… read more