Thursday, January 9, 2025–8:13 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- In anticipation of wintry weather in the forecast for Friday morning, Rome Public Works Director Chris Jenkins said public works crews will start treating local roads today. “We will start hitting the high-traffic areas,” he said. “Places like bridges, around the hospitals, some of the nursing…
Thursday, January 9, 2025–6:51 a.m. -Floyd County Emergency Management- Warming shelters are in operation for Rome and Floyd County for the severe winter weather of January 2025. This list will be updated as info changes. Anthony Recreation Facility at the Wilson Activity Center, 2901 Garden Lakes Blvd (24-hr facility) The Salvation Army, 317 East First…
Wednesday, January 8, 2025–7:25 p.m. -Staff reports- The following is a list of closings due to the potential for winter weather on Friday. Calhoun City Schools will be closed on Friday. All events scheduled from Friday through Sunday are also canceled to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and community. Please note that Thursday…
Wednesday, January 8, 2025–5:35 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged in 2024 fire at Thornton Recreation Center A Covington, Georgia man is accused of starting a fire at the Thornton Recreation Center in Armuchee back in March of last year. According to an arrest warrant: 32-year-old Cortez Lammar Dallas, who was an inmate at…
Wednesday, January 8, 2025–4:30 p.m. -National Weather Service- A Winter Storm Watch is in effect from 7 a.m. Friday until 7 a.m. Saturday. The National Weather Service held a briefing on Wednesday afternoon, and here’s what we know. The onset of precipitation is expected from west to east sometime in the very early morning hours…
Wednesday, January 8, 2025–9:45 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 Longtime community advocate and businesswoman Shonna Bailey is the second person to toss her hat in the ring to fill the Post 4 Floyd County Commission seat…