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Police investigating reported boat theft

Police investigating reported boat theft

Tuesday, August 6, 2024–11:15 a.m. -Rome Police Department report- The Rome Police Department is investigating the reported theft of a boat in the area of Veterans Memorial Highway and Riverside Parkway. According to the police report: The boat owned by a construction company that was being used by a crew to remove debris from the…more »

Arrest reports for August 6

Arrest reports for August 6

Tuesday, August 6, 2024–11:09 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with burglary, terroristic threats and acts A 25-year-old Rome man has been arrested in connection with an incident on July 23 in which he allegedly entered an apartment and threatened to shoot and kill another person. According to Floyd County Jail records and an…more »

Former Cave Spring police officer sentenced

Former Cave Spring police officer sentenced

Tuesday, August 6, 2024–11:10 a.m. -Adam Carey, 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 A former Cave Spring police officer was sentenced to serve three years in prison Monday after pleading guilty to violation of oath of office and use of…more »

Atrium Health Floyd’s paper dolls returning again for race

Atrium Health Floyd’s paper dolls returning again for race

Tuesday, August 7, 2024–11:00 a.m. -News Release- Get ready to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with the return of the Paper Doll Parade and Breast Cancer Awareness 5K sponsored by Atrium Health Floyd. This year’s event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 28, at Ridge Ferry Park in Rome. The 5K is set to start…more »

Calhoun teen charged with murder

Calhoun teen charged with murder

Monday, August 5, 2024–6:22 p.m. -Calhoun Police report- A teen has been arrested following a deadly shooting Sunday night in Calhoun. The shooting occurred at the Carriage Apartments on Red Bud Road. 17-year-old Lowell Thomas Yancey, of Calhoun, is charged with murder. According to a Calhoun Police Department report: Witnesses stated that Yancy and the…more »

[VIDEO] Georgia AG, Chris Carr, discusses “War on Fentanyl” at GNTC

[VIDEO] Georgia AG, Chris Carr, discusses “War on Fentanyl” at GNTC

August 5th, 2024 – 3:30 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Georgia Attorney General, Chris Carr, hosted the latest meeting of his statewide Opioid Task Force at GNTC on Monday morning. The primary topic of discussion was how the State is continuing its efforts in the “War on Fentanyl.”…more »

Arrest reports for August 5

Arrest reports for August 5

Monday, August 5, 2024–12:26 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Report: Man locked woman inside taxi A Rome man is facing a felony count of false imprisonment following his arrest Saturday on Rockmart Highway in Silver Creek. According to Floyd County Jail records: 47-year-old Ernesto Marrouquin Rodrigues held a woman against her will in the back…more »

Armed robbery reported in South Rome

Armed robbery reported in South Rome

Monday, August 5, 2024–12:18 p.m. -Rome Police Department report- Rome Police are investigating a reported armed robbery early Sunday morning at the South Side Mart on South Broad Street. According to an incident report: An individual dressed in black clothing with gloves, white shoes, and a face cover entered the store at around 4 a.m.…more »

Floyd County P.A.W.S. to remain closed Monday and Tuesday

Floyd County P.A.W.S. to remain closed Monday and Tuesday

Monday, August 5, 2024–10:50 a.m. -News Release- Out of an abundance of caution, Floyd County Public Animal Welfare Services (P.A.W.S.) will remain closed on Monday and Tuesday while awaiting test results regarding a potential health concern to the animals. Staff is taking all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of the animals and visitors by…more »

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