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Experts say more investigation needed to measure the impact. State has no plans to conduct more tests. Rome, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Three scientists are calling for more testing of a dangerous toxin impacting residents who live in the Rome, Georgia, area. It’s in response to an Atlanta News First investigation that uncovered elevated levels of the chemical compound in some residents’ blood.

A man has been convicted for the armed robbery of a Canton jewelry store ten years ago.

Five people were arrested after Rome-Floyd Metro Task Force agents found liquid meth, marijuana and fentanyl as well as digital scales and plastic baggies at a home in Garden Lakes. According to Floyd County Jail reports: The bust took place on Thursday at 9:20 p.m. at the home. Four people were arrested in vehicles in the driveway of the home and one man was arrested inside. ...

Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near rome.

The Georgia State Patrol on Friday released the names of a man and woman killed in a single-vehicle wreck just outside of Baldwin on December 6. The driver was 46-year-old Douglas Clover of Rockmart, Georgia. His passenger was 61-year-old Debra Minneman, also of Rockmart. Both died when the Cadillac CTS they were traveling in went airborne and crashed onto the train tracks and a rail car at the Fieldale plant at 5282 Old Gainesville Highway.

The Class 2A championship is projected to be a nail-biter, and for good reason. The teams play a similar style, with the...

A Service will be held 2:30 PM Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Perry Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 1:30 PM until the time of service at the funeral home. He is survived by his mother, Lakwonda Higgins; father, Gregory Higgins Jr.; son, Dwight Isaiah Higgins; daughters,...

Congratulations to our RMS students at yesterday's REACH Program! Special thanks to our Partner in Education Atrium Health Floyd for supporting our students! #ReimagineRC amazing eighth-graders at Rome Middle School are the newest participants in the program at Rome City Schools. The Class of 2028 Scholars includes SaLise Garrett, SaNai Garrett, Kaitlynn Barnes, Amy Ortiz Valdivia and E'shanti Ware. REACH Georgia is the State of Georgia’s first needs-based mentorship and college scholarship program.Atrium Health Floyd is proud to be one of the community partners, along with Oglethorpe Power and Communities In Schools of Rome-Floyd County. Learn more about the program: https://reachga.org/#OfficialHealthcarePartner.

The Rome High School football program is mourning the loss of a player who died after a battle with leukemia and sudden infection.

Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – The Christmas in Lindale celebration kicked off Saturday afternoon with a vendor village in Gilbreath Park which set the stage for the 2023 Lindale Christmas parade. For highlights of the event, please see the video above.

The following is a column written by Source ONE News contributor Dominick Bonny, any views and opinions expressed in the article do not necessarily reflect that of Source ONE News or its staff. Grace City Church Executive Pastor Josh McPherson Sunday announced his followers had donated nearly $15.5 million in...

It all starts at noon with the 2023 version of the Candy Cane Hunt where kids age 12 and under are invited to come out and hunt for more than 6,500 candy canes. The hunt begins at noon near the ice skating rink. The event is free. Santa Claus will be on hand to help start the hunt and also be available afterwards for photos.

This week in Rome, Georgia, several incidents occurred that raised concerns for public safety. These incidents include a man being convicted of murdering two sisters over a stolen wallet that was later found behind his TV, an armed robbery at a convenience store, a man sentenced to life in prison for a 2022 killing, a couple skipping out on a restaurant bill, and a drunken man wandering into a stranger's backyard.

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Saturday is $3.167, a week ago the price is $3.247 , according to AAA.

A 27-year-old Trion, Georgia man has been arrested on charges related to a single-vehicle motorcycle accident that happened on Mountain View Road at around 4:30 on Sunday afternoon. The Georgia State Patrol says James Earl Dover and a passenger were on a 2020 Yamaha motorcycle when he lost control of the bike in a curve.

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around cartersville..

A 42-year-old Rome woman has been arrested on felony warrants charging her with financial transaction card fraud and identity theft. In August, Camecka Shunta Snelling took a woman’s financial transaction card from a location at 808 Martha Berry Boulevard. She then attempted to make a purchase at 200 Broad...

Be sure to catch the high school basketball games taking place in Gordon County, Georgia today. Info on how to watch all of the action can be located below. Follow high school basketball this season on the NFHS Network! Keep tabs on your family or alma mater and tune in!

Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near cartersville.