Tuesday, March 11, 2025–11:00 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Report: Woman left teen outside for several hours overnight in the cold A Rome woman was booked into the Floyd County Jail Monday on a felony count of 1st-degree cruelty to children. According to jail records: 38-year old Briteny Ann Johnson refused to allow a teenager…… more »
Tuesday, March 11, 2025–10:55 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- As of right now, it does not appear as though it will be a normal nesting season for the eagles at Berry College. Dr. Alice Suroviec, Chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Berry College, was a guest on WRGA’s First news with Doug…… more »
Tuesday, March 11, 2025–8:20 a.m. -Staff reports- The community was introduced to Rome’s newest police K9 during Monday’s Rome City Commission meeting. According to Sgt. Josh Glover, the Rome Police Department’s K9 manager, Cas is a year-and-a-half-old Belgian Malinois who comes to Rome from Shallow Creek Kennels in Pennsylvania. “We went up and tested several…… more »
Monday, March 19, 2025–7:30 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- It appears as though the City of Rome has its sights on a new permanent headquarters for the Rome Police Department. Prior to Monday’s regular meeting, the Commission went into an executive session to discuss real estate. Rome City Commissioner Jim Bojo then made a motion.…… more »
Monday, March 10, 2025–6:25 p.m. -News Release- Rome City Schools Director of Instructional Technology, Safety, and Operations John Fricks has been selected to the inaugural class of Kennesaw State University’s 40 Owls Under 40. The recognition program celebrates KSU and Southern Polytechnic State University (SPSU) alumni who are under the age of 40 and making…… more »
Monday, March 10, 2025–11:00 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Teen charged with robbery by sudden snatching A 17-year-old arrested last week on charges of child cruelty and participation in criminal street gang activity has now been charged in a reported robbery that occurred on February 27 in West Rome. According to Floyd County Jail records:…… more »
Monday, March 10, 2025–9:55 a.m. -Staff reports- A resolution to create a joint development authority between Bartow, Polk, and Floyd County is on the agenda for Tuesday’s Floyd County Commission meeting. The initial focus of the authority would be economic development on U.S. 411 between Rome and Cartersville, Ga. 101 between Rome and Rockmart, and…… more »
Monday, March 10, 2025–9:45 a.m. -Staff reports- 2025 is a municipal election year with three seats on the Rome City Commission and all seven seats on the Rome City School Board up for grabs. Marquita Levette Wright-Davis is the first to publicly declare her candidacy for the school board. Election qualifying officially begins in August.…… more »
Monday, March 10, 2025–9:45 a.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average continues to decline at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.90 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 4 cents less than a week ago, 4 cents less than a month ago,…… more »
Sunday, March 9, 2025–2:45 p.m. -Staff reports- The Rome City Commission will tackle a relatively light agenda on Monday. The caucus begins at 5 p.m. in the Sam King Room at Rome City Hall. The commission will go into executive session to discuss real estate. The regular meeting will follow at 6:30 p.m. upstairs. The…… more »
