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 »
Monday, September 2, 2024–6:30 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A Garden Lakes man is accused of molesting a child under the age of 10 between January 1 and July 13 of this year at his Sandy Beach Terrace residence. According to Floyd County Jail records: 33-year-old James Forrest Trammell committed at least five acts of…… more »
Monday, September 2, 2024–6:25 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of using false information during arrest A Cedartown man has been charged with false statements and writings and giving a false name or date of birth to a law enforcement officer following his arrest over the weekend. According to Floyd County Jail records: 29-year-old…… more »
Monday, September 2, 2024–5:20 p.m. -News Release- Georgia has entered the peak of hurricane season, but that’s not the only type of disaster people should be preparing for right now. National Preparedness Month began Sunday, and all month long, the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) is encouraging residents to take proactive steps…… more »
Monday, September 2, 2024–5:13 p.m. -News Release- The Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism invites artists of all skill levels to participate in the inaugural Plein Air Showcase of Georgia’s Rome, set to take place on Saturday, October 12, 2024. This exciting new event celebrates the art of plein air painting and offers participants the unique…… more »
Monday, September 2, 2024–5:10 p.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices declined at a snail’s pace compared to a week ago. Motorists are paying an average of $3.14 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is a penny less than a week ago, 16 cents less than a month ago, and 46 cents less than this time last year. …… more »
Monday, September 2, 2024–4:50 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- For the last 56 years, the Knights of Columbus and other volunteers have cooked barbecue, baked beans, and more to benefit charitable organizations. The annual Labor Day BBQ was held Monday at the Rome Civic Center on Jackson Hill. According to Greg Armstrong, barbecue chairman, the…… more »
Monday, September 1, 2024–5:48 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- A Labor Day tradition in Rome and Floyd County continues Monday. The 56th annual Knights of Columbus Labor Day Barbecue is at the Rome Civic Center. According to Chris Lewis with the Knights of Columbus, there will be old favorites and something new this year. Walk-up…… more »
Saturday, August 31, 2024–5:30 p.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 The evaluation was completed during a called board meeting on Aug. 19 and the Rome News-Tribune acquired the evaluation summary through the Open Records Act. Georgia law…… more »
Saturday, August 31, 2024–4:50 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Warrant: Convicted felon had firearm mounted to his ATV A 63-year-old Coosa man was recently arrested at his Mays Bridge Road home on a felony warrant charging him with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. According to the warrant: Lawrence Oquinn Harvey had a…… more »
