Wednesday, September 25, 2024–10:50 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of threatening judge A North Rome man arrested earlier this week for reportedly calling 911 a total of 39 times is now accused of threatening a Floyd County Magistrate judge. According to Floyd County Jail records: 60-year-old Steve Lorenzo Miller threatened to kill the…… more »
Wednesday, September 25, 2024–10:30 a.m. -News Release- Georgia Power is monitoring the development of an expected tropical system currently developing in the Gulf of Mexico and preparing personnel and resources to respond to potential power outages later this week. While the path of the storm may change in the coming days, it is currently forecast…… more »
Wednesday, September 25, 2024–10:20 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- A Flood Watch is in effect as we prepare for a lot of rain from Helene as it moves through the state. Heavy rainfall from Helene will likely lead to flooding concerns across north and central Georgia. According to Chris Fincher with Floyd County Emergency Management,…… more »
Wednesday, September 25, 2024–4:30 PM -National Weather Service- Here is the latest update as of 4:30 PM Wednesday: The storm is expected to make landfall as a category 2 or 3 Hurricane Thursday night in the panhandle region of Florida. Northwest Georgia should feel the effects of Hurricane Helene sometime in the early morning hours…… more »
Tuesday, September 24, 2024–8:20 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission has approved an ordinance addressing urban camping and the improper use of public areas. Following recent discussions regarding the homelessness issue in the city, the county was asked to look at putting some ordinances into place. “It defines what camping is–which is…… more »
September 24, 2024 – 8:30 PM WRGA Staff Reports – Update: Tropical Cyclone Helene is expected to roll through the region Thursday and Friday. However, before Helene arrives we need to be aware of the potential for Flash Flooding in northern Georgia on Wednesday and Wednesday night. The potential for a Predecessor Rain Event was…… more »
Tuesday, September 24, 2024–11:30 a.m. -News Release- AdventHealth Redmond recently utilized a newly FDA-approved device to treat coronary artery disease, securing its place as the first hospital in Georgia to use the innovative technology. The AGENT™ Drug-Coated Balloon (DCB) helps treat a heart issue called coronary in-stent restenosis (ISR). This happens when an artery that…… more »
Tuesday, September 24, 2024–11:25 a.m. -Floyd County Sheriff’s Office- Two more names have been added to the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office’s “Most Wanted” list. 53-year-old Tonya Gail Watson is wanted on charges of failure to appear in court for theft by receiving stolen property, possession of methamphetamine, trafficking meth, possession of meth with the intent…… more »
Tuesday, September 24, 2024–11:20 a.m. -Rome Police Department report- Rome Police responded to a ‘shots fired’ call in the West Rome area Monday evening. According to the incident report: A responding officer heard multiple shots that appeared to be coming from a semi-automatic rifle or pistol. It was determined the shots were coming from a…… more »
Tuesday, September 24, 2024–11:15 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man arrested in September 16 pursuit A 25-year-old West Rome man was arrested Monday on a felony warrant charging him with fleeing or attempting to elude. According to the warrant: A BMW driven by Christian Anthony Cornejo-Guzman was clocked by police going 66 in a 40-mile-per-hour…… more »
