Saturday, March 22, 2025–2:30 p.m. -News Release- The Marketing and Healthcare Science Programs at Rome High School recently received industry certification and recertification, respectively, from the Georgia Department of Education. The team that evaluated the Marketing program was impressed with the collaboration the program has with other CTAE programs at the College and Career Academy…… more »
Saturday, March 22, 2025–2:25 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with terroristic threats and acts A 35-year-old Silver Creek man has been arrested on a felony warrant charging him with terroristic threats and acts. According to the warrant: Cody Lee Barron threatened to kill a man on March 18. Barron is also charged with…… more »
Saturday, March 22, 2025–2:15 p.m. -News Release- Blood Assurance is facing an emergency blood shortage, with just a half-day supply of multiple blood types remaining. While donations are down, hospitals are simultaneously experiencing an increased demand for blood, creating a dire need for donors. “I can’t stress enough how vital it is for people to…… more »
Saturday, March 22, 2025–1:52 p.m. -WZQZ Radio/Staff reports- A small plane crash near Barwick–LaFayette Airport has resulted in the deaths of two people, shocking the local community. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the incident that occurred around 2:30 p.m. on Thursday when a Cirrus SR22 aircraft crashed just before landing. An investigator…… more »
March 21, 2025–8:30 a.m. -News Release- ESP (Extra Special People) is excited to invite the Rome community to join its third annual Big Hoops fundraiser. The Big Hoops event will be Friday, March 28, 2025 at 6:00pm at The Huffman. Each year, ESP Rome selects two key groups in Rome’s community to compete head-to-head in a basketball…… more »
Thursday, March 20, 2025–2:45 p.m. -WBHF Radio- A pedestrian was killed when he was hit by a commercial truck on Highway 41 north of Womack Drive in Cartersville Wednesday evening. According to the Georgia State Patrol: 27-year-old Thomas Michael Outlaw ran into the roadway and was hit by the truck. Outlaw was transported to Cartersville…… more »
Thursday, March 20, 2025–2:35 p.m. -Georgia Department of Labor- The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.4 percent in December, unchanged over the previous month. A year ago, the rate was 3.6 percent. “Georgia’s success is driven by its people, and we remain committed to supporting them every…… more »
Thursday, March 20, 2025–2:30 p.m. -Staff reports- A former Gordon County Commissioner has been indicted on a felony charge of 1st-degree cruelty to children while her husband has been indicted on a felony count of child molestation. Rebecca Hood and Scott Hood, both of Calhoun, were arrested last October following an investigation by the GBI…… more »
Thursday, March 20, 2025–11:40 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- An arrest has been made in a single-vehicle crash that occurred on March 15 on Turner McCall Boulevard at East 12th Street. According to Floyd County Jail records and an arrest warrant: 36-year-old Tavaris Demon Garrett struck a curb, causing his vehicle to roll over. Suspected…… more »
Thursday, March 20, 2025–11:30 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Northwest Georgia Charter Academy in Cave Spring is set to open in the fall of 2026, serving students who live in Floyd and Polk counties and attend any school in the area (private or public). According to Judy Taylor, President of the Cave Spring Community Coalition, the…… more »
