Saturday, May 25, 2024–3:10 p.m. -Staff reports- On Monday, Rome and Floyd County residents will gather at the Coosa Valley Fairground to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. The Exchange Club of Rome is hosting the service starting at 10 a.m. Monday. The ceremony will feature the Rome Fire Department Honor Guard, the…… more »
Saturday, May 25, 2024–3:00 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Two Rome teens are accused of shooting at a home on Plymouth Road in Garden Lakes back on April 21. 17-year-old Gregory Geemar North Jr. and 17-year-old Chason Larry Smith are facing multiple charges including aggravated assault, participation in criminal street gang activity, and possession of…… more »
Thursday, May 23, 2024–11:48 p.m. -News Release- In anticipation of an increase in Memorial Day Weekend traffic congestion, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) announces the suspension of all interstate lane closures on Georgia interstates and state routes beginning Friday, May 24 at noon until 5 a.m. Tuesday, May 28. While construction-related lane closures…… more »
Thursday, May 23, 2024–11:54 a.m. -John Bailey, 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 The location for a water treatment facility to remove chemical pollutants introduced into Rome’s drinking water upstream may still be undetermined. The proposal to place the facility…… more »
Thursday, May 22, 2024–11:47 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged in theft of electric bicycle A 63-year-old homeless man is accused of stealing an electric bicycle back on May 15. According to the arrest warrant: John L Durant Watkins took the bike, valued at $1,518 from in front of a convenience store on Dean…… more »
Thursday, May 23, 2024–11:45 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- An East Rome man listed on the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office’s “Most Wanted” list was arrested Thursday. According to Floyd County Jail records and an arrest warrant: 27-year-old Tyler Austin Nichols pointed a gun at a man after punching him several times on Highway 411 near…… more »
Thursday, May 23, 2024–11:40 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A Cedartown teen who was shot in the arm and hand in the area of Calhoun Avenue in North Rome Wednesday morning is now lodged in the Floyd County Jail on a felony fugitive from justice charge. According to the arrest warrant: 17-year-old Tyrel Deshun Spencer…… more »
May 23rd, 2024 – 11:20 AM Georgia Northwestern Technical College – Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) and Floyd County Prison have partnered to offer offenders training as Class B commercial truck drivers and welders, aiding their employment prospects post-release. A recent graduation ceremony celebrated the first group of Class B CDL graduates, offenders who earned…… more »
May 23rd, 2024 – 11:00 AM Rome Floyd Parks and Recreation Department – Farm-fresh produce, delectable baked goods, arts and crafts, fresh-cut flowers, and more are just a few weeks away, as the Ridge Ferry Farmer’s Market is getting set to kick off the 2024 season. The first market will be on Saturday, June 1st…… more »
Thursday, May 23, 2024–8:42 a.m. -Staff reports- A multi-vehicle crash on I-75 near Red Top Mountain Road Bartow County on Sunday has claimed another life. WBHF Radio in Cartersville reports that Bartow County Coroner Joel Guyton confirmed that 6-year-old Titus Mason was removed from life support Wednesday. 43-year-old Dakarai Mason and 35-year-old Erin Mason also…… more »
