Friday, June 28, 2024–9:40 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of having firearm while on probation A 33-year-old Rome man was arrested Wednesday on a felony charge of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. According to the arrest warrant: Tyler Scott Griffith was found in possession of a firearm and ammunition during…… more »
Friday, June 28, 2024–9:35 a.m. -Georgia Department of Transportation- The Georgia Department of Transportation is reminding motorists that, weather permitting, crews will be repairing the guardrail along Highway 411 stretching from east of the Rome interchange to west of Maple Road. The work will require occasional lane closures during the week. The work will be…… more »
Friday, June 28, 2024–9:30 a.m. -Rome Police Department report- A man told police that he got caught up in a shootout as he was walking on Clearvue Circle in North Rome Wednesday evening. According to a Rome Police Department report: The man told officers there were at least four males that jumped into a white…… more »
Friday, June 28, 2024–9:24 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Lindale will celebrate America’s Birthday this weekend with a parade, festival, and car show. The Lindale Independence Day Celebration is on Saturday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. The festival on South First Street will feature food, arts and crafts, and much more. We’re also going…… more »
Friday, June 28, 2024–9:21 a.m. -News Release- Rome City Schools is pleased to announce that Ashley Hoban has been named Assistant Principal at East Central Elementary School. Hoban brings more than 15 years of experience to the role and a strong familiarity with Rome City Schools and East Central. Hoban began her teaching career in…… more »
Friday, June 28, 2024–9:18 a.m. -Georgia Department of Labor- Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.3 percent in May, up three-tenths of a percent over the month. A year ago, the rate was 3.3 percent. “We are witnessing a shift within Georgia’s retail sector and several major industries…… more »
Tuesday, June 25, 2024–11:16 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged in assault at prison that occurred last year A Clarksville, Tennessee man is accused of being involved in an assault at the Floyd County Prison on September 18 of last year. According to an arrest warrant: An inmate was knocked to the floor after…… more »
Tuesday, June 25, 2024–11:12 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Police Department could soon have a new tool to help them investigate crimes against children. Floyd County Police Chief Mark Wallace recently told the county’s public safety committee the department would like to seek a grant through a private 501c3 organization called “Defenders…… more »
Tuesday, June 25, 2024–10:48 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The National Weather Service is warning that it could be a very active hurricane season this year. Emergency Management Agencies and public utilities across Georgia are already getting prepared, even those that are inland, like Rome and Floyd County. “As far as we are concerned, we…… more »
Tuesday, June 25, 2024–7:12 a.m. -Staff reports- Authorities say the gun that was used in a deadly shooting Sunday night in Shannon had been stolen. According to Floyd County Jail records: 22-year-old Tyler Michael Zacher and 20-year-old Jayden Patrick Fiorito entered a Hyundai Sonata and a Chevy Silverado on Pippin Place and took a Glock…… more »
