Thursday, October 10, 2024–11:37 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Two more accused of renting equipment from Home Depot and then selling it Two more arrests have been made in the theft of equipment from Home Depot on Hicks Drive in Rome. According to the arrest warrants: 42-year-old Jacquis Montez Terry of Atlanta and 33-year-old Sean…… more »
October 9th, 2024 – 2:00 PM WBHF Radio – According to Sheriff Clark Millsap, on Sunday, October 6th, 2024, Bartow County Sheriff’s Office Patrol deputies and Investigators were dispatched to 129 Chastain Drive, Cartersville, Georgia, about a welfare check/ possible domestic dispute which was later determined to be a homicide investigation. Deputies initially attempted to…… more »
Wednesday, October 9, 2024–11:04 a.m. -News Release- Floyd County Schools’ (FCS) four-year graduation rate for the Class of 2024 is marked official at 95.4%, according to data released today by the Georgia Department of Education. This rate exceeds the state’s rate of 85.4%. Only 43 other school districts in the state achieved graduation rates of…… more »
Wednesday, October 9, 2024–10:22 a.m. -News Release- Rome City Schools Board of Education has been named an Exemplary School Board for 2024 by the Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA). This is the second consecutive year the board has earned this distinction. This recognition highlights the board’s commitment to continuous improvement, transparency, and collaboration, all of…… more »
Wednesday, October 9, 2024–10:20 a.m. -News Release- Get ready for the 9th Annual Fiddlin’ Fest on Saturday, October 12th, from 12 PM to 6 PM on Broad Street! This event promises a fun-filled day of fall activities, featuring a wide variety of craft vendors, two stages with classic bluegrass music, the Armuchee Ruritan Club Car…… more »
Wednesday, October 9, 2024–10:16 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man arrested on aggravated assault charge A 65-year-old Rome man is accused of pulling a gun on another person on Reservoir Street on Tuesday. According to Floyd County Jail records: Gregory Deshields McLeod brandished the firearm during an altercation with a 58-year-old man. McLeod is charged…… more »
Wednesday, October 9, 2024–10:13 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A Rome man is facing charges following an alleged assault at his Edenbury Court residence on Tuesday. According to Floyd County Jail records: 22-year-old Christopher Jackson Hooper choked a woman twice until she passed out both times. He also slapped the victim and threw unopened beers…… more »
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October 8th, 2024 – 4:30 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – For the next two weeks, RomeGaCares is partnering with the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office and North Rome Church of God to collect essentials for those affected by Hurricane Helene in Georgia and the Carolinas. Residents of Northwest Georgia…… more »
Wednesday, October 8, 2024–11:50 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission has approved a resolution to implement a 90-day moratorium on the issuance of permits for new or expanded commercial poultry and concentrated animal feeding operations. The moratorium will allow time to get input from the agricultural community on amendments to such operations.…… more »
Tuesday, October 8, 2024–10:33 a.m. -Rome City Schools- Rome High School once again ranks above state averages when it comes to graduation rates. Fresh off the largest graduation class to walk the stage at Barron Stadium, Rome High’s graduation has increased from last year. The four-year graduation rate for Rome High has risen to 95.3…… more »
