Friday, April 4, 2025–10:25 a.m. -Staff reports- One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Shorter Avenue in West Rome Thursday night. According to a Rome Police Department report: A 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante was in the turn lane and attempted to turn left onto Delwood Drive. The driver, a 44-year-old Rome man, told police…
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April 3rd, 2025 – 3:45 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Thursday afternoon, Atrium Health Floyd, Harbin Clinic, and the Exchange Club Family Resource Center held the annual Pinwheel Planting event for Child Abuse Prevention Month. Volunteers placed hundreds of blue pinwheels at the corner of Redmond Road and…
Thursday, April 3, 2025–10:40 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Woman accused of using non-profit organization’s credit card to pay her rent A 40-year-old Rome woman has been released on bond following her arrest on a felony warrant charging her with financial transaction card fraud. According to an arrest warrant: Kimberly Sue Runde used a Visa…
Thursday, April 3, 2025–10:35 a.m. -Rome Police Department report- An underage driver was lucky to escape serious injury in a rollover crash on Redmond Circle at Mathis Drive Tuesday evening. According to a Rome Police Department report: A 2012 Mazda 3 driven by a 21-year-old Cartersville man was northbound and turned left, striking a 2024…
Thursday, April 3, 2025–10:30 a.m. -Staff reports- The Rome Emperors are set to open their 2025 season on Friday, but what was to be a home series has been moved from AdventHealth Stadium to Winston-Salem. According to a social media post from the team, a pipe burst in the Rome clubhouse earlier this week, leading…
Thursday, April 3, 2025–10:25 a.m. -News Release- The Rome Symphony Orchestra (RSO) is pleased to formally introduce Lucy Coyle as its new general manager. Lucy joined the organization in the fall of 2024 and immediately hit the ground running, working closely with longtime volunteer Barb Beninato to ensure a smooth transition into the role. Originally…
