Floyd County

County paving projects to start soon

Sunday, March 30, 2025–1:40 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Floyd County Public Works is gearing up for a number of road paving projects this year. The first is likely to be Blacks Bluff Road. This is from Highway 100 out there—Fosters Mill—going to Brushy Branch,” said Floyd County Public Works Director Michael Skeen. “That is…

Speed detection cameras legislation sent back to Senate Rules Committee

Sunday, March 30, 2025–1:20 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- A couple of bills related to speed detection cameras in School Zones have passed in the Georgia House, but their fate in the State Senate appears less certain. House Bill 225 would prohibit local governments or law enforcement agencies from using automated traffic enforcement safety devices…

Arrest reports for March 30

Sunday, March 30, 2025–1:10 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Report: Man pointed a gun at another man An East Rome man is facing a felony aggravated assault charge following his arrest Thursday. According to Floyd County Jail records: 30-year old Erian Carva Wiggins pulled out a firearm and aimed it at the victim at a…

Join the Greatest American Cleanup

Sunday, March 30, 2025–12:55 p.m. -News Release- In honor of our nation’s 250th birthday, Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful is taking the pledge to make a lasting impact – and they need YOU to be part of it. From now until July 4th, they are on a mission to gather 250 or more volunteers to help beautify our community as part of the Greatest American…

Rome awaiting results of state hearings following February COAM sting

Sunday, March 30, 2025–12:55 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The City of Rome is waiting to see what the state does before deciding what action to take regarding businesses cited for cash payouts from coin operated amusements machines. On February 11, 23 stores in the city were cited by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. During…

Severe weather risk Sunday and into Monday

Sunday, March 30, 2025–12:50 p.m. -National Weather Service- A line of thunderstorms will enter far northwest Georgia early Monday morning, advancing southward throughout the day. An Enhanced Risk (level 3 of 5) for severe weather has been introduced for Monday. Damaging wind gusts will be the primary threat with any severe storms that occur, though…

Thursday fire on Dean Avenue under investigation

Thursday, March 27, 2025–12:45 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Firefighters responded to a structure fire on Dean Avenue Thursday morning. According to Rome Floyd County Fire Department Division Chief Jamie Stone, crews arrived on the scene at 10:18 a.m. and found heavy flames coming from the second floor of the vacant two-story commercial building at…

Floyd County Commission to take stadium tour Friday

Thursday, March 27, 2025–12:40 p.m. -Staff reports- The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will get a look at recent improvements at AdventHealth Stadium Friday morning. The called meeting will begin at 10 a.m. at the stadium, located at 755 Braves Boulevard. Floyd County Manager Jamie McCord spoke on some of the improvements during the Rome-Floyd…

Atrium Health Floyd eases masking and visitor restrictions

Thursday, March 27, 2025–12:35 p.m. -News Release- Atrium Health Floyd is lifting temporary masking and visitor restrictions due to a steady decrease in respiratory illnesses among patients and teammates. The change will take effect at 7 a.m. Thursday, March 27. Additionally, children 12 and under will again be able to visit Atrium Health Floyd Medical…

GNTC, Southern Adventist University sign articulation agreement

Thursday, March 27, 2025–12:30 p.m. -News Release- Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) and Southern Adventist University have developed an academic and educational partnership for GNTC students to enroll in the online Adult Degree Completion (ADC) program at Southern Adventist University. The five-year agreement, which went into effect March 1, 2025, will allow GNTC students who…

Floyd County Police launches new mobile app

Thursday, March 27, 2025–10:30 a.m. -Floyd County Police Department- The Floyd County Police Department has launched a new mobile app. The interactive platform has a plethora of resources that can be used for multiple different purposes, including submitting patrol requests, getting updates on severe weather, staying up to date on current events in the community,…

Warrant: Man threatened to blow up hospital

Thursday, March 27, 2025–10:00 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A Rockmart man is accused of threatening to blow up AdventHealth Redmond earlier this month. According to an arrest warrant: 44-year old Jesse Shawn Johnson also threatened to kill everyone in the hospital, causing the facility to be placed on lockdown. The incident occurred on March…

Three-year old child dies as a result of injuries sustained in fire

Thursday, March 27, 2025–8:03 a.m. -Staff reports- An apartment fire on Wednesday afternoon that claimed the life of a 3-year-old child remains under investigation. According to Rome Fire Marshal Mary Catherine Chewning, early indications are that the fire at the Redmond Chase Apartments on Redmond Road was accidental. Firefighters arrived on the scene and found…

Investigator: Tuesday wildfire on Norton Road at Chulio appears to have been inentionally set

Wednesday, March 26, 2025–6:38 p.m. -Staff reports- It appears as though a second Floyd County wildfire was intentionally set. On Tuesday, Rome-Floyd County firefighters responded to a number of grass and woods fires, including one at Chulio and Norton Road. According to Fire Investigator Brenton Whatley, speaking during a news conference on Wednesday, he noticed…

[VIDEO] Firefighters extinguish apartment fire, officials give update regarding wildfires

March 26th, 2025 – 5:30 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Updated article: https://www.wrganews.com/2025/03/27/three-year-old-child-dies-as-a-result-of-injuries-sustained-in-fire/ Previously Reported: On Wednesday afternoon, Floyd 911 Dispatch received a report of a structure fire at the Redmond Chase Apartments, located off Redmond Circle near Technology Parkway. Multiple fire engines responded, and firefighters evacuated residents…

Crime reports for March 26

Wednesday, March 26, 2025–1:00 p.m. -Staff reports- Man charged with felony shoplifting A Gaylesville, Alabama man was booked into the Floyd County Jail on a felony theft by shoplifting charge. According to jail records and a Rome Police Department report: 58-year old Roger Bryon Patty attempted to steal 65 items, including towels, steaks, and pellet…

Floyd County Commission approves water rate increase

Wednesday, March 26, 2025–12:50 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission has approved a 15 percent water rate increase. Since the last increase, costs for the water department have gone up, in some cases dramatically. “We did a lot of research over the last couple of years,” said Floyd County Manager Jamie McCord.…

Rich, McCord present state of the city, county

Wednesday, March 26, 2025–12:20 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Business leaders gathered at the Forum Wednesday to hear from Rome City Manager Sammy rich and Floyd County Manager Jamie McCord during the Rome-Floyd Chamber of Commerce Seven Hills Series State of the City and County. Rich spoke on a number of issues, including housing. Currently,…

Outdoor burning discouraged on Wednesday

Wednesday, March 26, 2025–8:00 a.m. -Staff reports- A Fire Danger Statement has been issued for Floyd County for today. The statement also applies to Polk and Chattooga Counties. Gordon and Bartow Counties are under a Red Flag Warning. We are looking at relative humidity of 25 percent or less, dry vegetation, and winds of 10-18…

Arrest reports for March 25

Tuesday, March 25, 2025–11:45 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Woman accused of damaging vehicle An Adairsville woman was booked into the Floyd County Jail Monday on a felony warrant charging her with 2nd-degree criminal damage to property. According to the warrant: 18-year old Abbigail Raini White damaged a man’s vehicle on Eastland Court in Rome…