Tuesday, September 17, 2024–11:14 a.m. -Rachel Hartdegen, 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 In light of recent school threats, Floyd County Schools will hire additional school resource officers, increase security measures in schools, and raise the pay for officers working…… more »
Tuesday, September 17, 2024–11:05 a.m. -Staff reports- U.S. Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff have secured close to $64 million in federal funds for airports across Georgia, including the Polk County Airport. The airport in Cedartown is getting $3,950,000 for runway upgrades. Other grant recipients include the Columbus Airport, DeKalb-Peachtree Airport, Dalton Municipal Airport,…… more »
Tuesday, September 17, 2024–11:00 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with theft, obstruction of officers A Silver Creek man is accused of stealing a vehicle from his former employer. According to Floyd County Jail records: 34-year-old Cody Lee Barron took the rental vehicle, a 2024 Dodge Ram, after being fired. The truck is valued…… more »
Tuesday, September 17, 2024–11:00 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- The execution of a search warrant at a home on Cotton Avenue last Thursday led to the recovery of 55 grams of cocaine and the arrest of two people on drug trafficking charges. According to the arrest warrants and Floyd County Jail records: 51- year old…… more »
Tuesday, September 17, 2024–11:00 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A Coosa man is accused of beating a woman with a golf club at his Avery Road apartment Monday night. According to an arrest warrant: 58-year-old Stephen Mark Parker caused numerous injuries to the victim’s head and neck. The injuries were such that Parker made statements…… more »
Tuesday, September 17, 2024–10:50 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The third time was the charm for the applicant seeking a new beer, wine, and liquor pouring license for 325 Broad Street. On Monday, the Rome Alcohol Control Commission approved the licenses for Guljar Singh who plans to open a new establishment called Peachy Pub in…… more »
Monday, September 16, 2024–5:00 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Woman accused of stabbing man with a folding knife A West Rome woman was arrested Sunday following a stabbing incident on Fortune Street. According to Floyd County Jail records: 51-year-old Seconda Diane Peyton stabbed a man described as her “partner” with a folding knife and screamed…… more »
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September 16th, 2024 – 4:55 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor and Video Reporter – Monday afternoon Floyd 911 dispatch received a report that a person had been struck by a van on the pedestrian walkway in front of Publix on Turner McCall Blvd. Rome Police and Fire Department responded to the area…… more »
September 16th, 2024 – 3:25 PM Georgia Department of Transportation – Weather permitting, GDOT maintenance crews will resurface a portion of I-75 overnight this week. The work will close the left two northbound lanes of the interstate. Motorists should expect delays during the resurfacing. WHEN: Tuesday and Wednesday, September 17 and 18, from 7 p.m. until…… more »
September 16th, 2024 – 2:10 PM City of Rome Press Release – The City of Rome has temporarily closed the track at Barron Stadium to make repairs to a water leak discovered beneath the surface of the track. City maintenance crews and consultants were on-site Monday to begin the process of removing the track surface…… more »
