Tuesday, April 1, 2025–6:55 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of threatening three people at a convenience store A Silver Creek man was arrested Monday following an incident at a convenience store at 4466 Rockmart Road. According to Floyd County Jail records: 26-year old Jehmiah Anthony Mitchell threatened to kill three people after refusing…… more »
Tuesday, April 1, 2015–11:15 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Work continues on the Second Avenue reconstruction and widening project. Storm drain and water line work have been completed, and traffic has been shifted. Once finished, two lanes will run in each direction, separated by a median that allows for turn lanes into the Atrium Health…… more »
Tuesday, April 1, 2025–10:45 a.m. -Staff reports- An arrest has been made in a March 23 wildfire in the Rosedale area that burned around 200 acres and threatened a subdivision off Highway 156. 22-year old Ainsley Brianna Sutton of Armuchee is charged with three felony counts of 1st-degree arson and single counts of destroying or…… more »
Monday, March 31, 2025–5:30 p.m. -State Senator Chuck Hufstetler (R-Rome)- We’re almost down to the final week of the 2025 Legislative Session, and what’s happening at the Capitol right now affects your family, your paycheck, and your way of life. That’s why I’m working hard to ensure our values and needs are front and center…… more »
Monday, March 31, 2025–11:22 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- As the weather gets warmer, more people will be taking trips to the lake or the beach. Students in both the Rome City and Floyd County school systems are on spring break next week. According to Captain Ron Hunton with the Floyd County Police Department, there…… more »
Monday, March 31, 2025–10:55 a.m. -AAA South- The average gas price in Georgia holds steady at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.94 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is the same as it was a week ago, 1 cent lower…… more »
Monday, March 31, 2025–10:50 a.m. -News Release- Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) Human Resources has received a Model Agency Award for fiscal year 2025. The Georgia Department of Administrative Services Human Resources Administration (HRA) conducted an assessment in five module areas and an optional policy review module. Thirteen agencies received a Tier 1, or model…… more »
Monday, March 31, 2025–10:45 a.m. -News Release- After a rigorous interview and testing process, five Rome High School students have been selected as Governor’s Honors Finalists and will attend the Governor’s Honor Program this summer. Andrew Neal, Isha Garg, Lucy Johnson, Emillie Maloney, and Yash Garg were all selected in their respective nomination areas. Neal…… more »
Monday, March 31, 2025–10:40 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Report: Woman pulled knife on woman, ran over victim with a vehicle A 46-year-old Rome woman has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault following her arrest on Sunday. According to Floyd County Jail records: Kizie Lee Donaldson pulled out a knife and held it…… more »
Monday, March 31, 2025–7:45 a.m. -National Weather Service- A line of strong to severe thunderstorms will move across the area through this afternoon. The main hazard will be damaging winds, but a brief, isolated tornado and some hail are not out of the question. Chattooga County is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 1 p.m.…… more »
