Wednesday, September 4, 2024–10:35 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with terroristic threats, aggravated stalking A 45-year-old West Rome man is accused of violating a conditional bond by threatening a woman. According to Floyd County Jail records: Charles Robert Garrett threatened to kill the victim in the presence of a child. Garrett is charged…… more »
Wednesday, September 4, 2024–9:55 a.m. -News Release- Bipartisan legislation backed by U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff to help reduce Federal court wait times has passed the U.S. Senate. The bipartisan Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved (JUDGES) Act recently passed the U.S. Senate to add new Judgeships in Georgia and across the country, which would help reduce case…… more »
Wednesday, September 4, 2024–9:50 a.m. -Georgia Department of Public Safety- Traffic crashes in Georgia over the Labor Day holiday travel period which began Friday, August 30, at 6:00 p.m., and ended Monday, September 2, at 11:59 p.m., resulted in 20 deaths. Statewide, Georgia State Patrol Troopers investigated nine fatal crashes resulting in 13 fatalities. Local agencies reporting traffic deaths…… more »
Wednesday, September 4, 2024–9:50 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- September is National Preparedness Month, a time for families to take proactive steps to enhance their Ready kits, update their communications plan, and prepare for potential emergencies. When you think about emergencies, things like tornadoes, hurricanes, and snowstorms come to mind. However, according to Chris Fincher…… more »
August 3rd, 2024 – 4:45 PM Paulding County Sheriff’s Office – The following is a press release from the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office: “Paulding Detectives arrested a local man on Second Degree Murder charges in the death of a four-year-old female juvenile. Paulding E-911 received a call on Friday, August 30, 2024, at approximately 2:40…… more »
Tuesday, September 3, 2024–12:00 p.m. -Rome City Schools- A lot of clapping, children proclaiming, “I think I can,” laughter and energy permeated the facility at Tallatoona Head Start on Tuesday morning, as Rome City Schools Superintendent Dr. Eric L. Holland shared one of his favorite books with the roughly 50-plus,3 and 4-year-olds in the room.…… more »
Tuesday, September 3, 2024–11:15 a.m. News Release- The time is near to break out your best chili recipe for a chance to win bragging rights, cash prizes, and the coveted championship belt at the 2024 Chili-Fest Cook-Off presented by Georgia Power set for Saturday, November 2 at Ridge Ferry Park. Registration is now open for…… more »
Tuesday, September 3, 2024–11:10 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Passes for this year’s Rome International Film Festival are on sale now. The 21st edition of RIFF is from October 31 through November 3. Since it begins on Halloween, a special event is planned for the kids following the annual downtown trick-or-treat, according to Leanne Cook,…… more »
Tuesday, September 3, 2024–10:50 a.m. -Rome Police Department report- Rome Police are investigating a reported vehicle theft on Monday. According to an incident report: A man told officers that someone had stolen his Dodge Charger and attempted to drive away. However, the car ended up crashing into the concrete stairs of a Northwest Georgia Housing…… more »
Tuesday, September 3, 2024–10:40 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A homeless man is facing charges after he allegedly resisted law enforcement on Joe Louis Boulevard on Monday. According to Floyd County Jail records: 33-year-old Kevin Von Clifton refused to follow orders and place his hands behind his back. Once handcuffed, Clifton twisted his body and…… more »
