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Arrest reports for May 19

Arrest reports for May 19

Sunday, May 19, 2024–6:00 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Report: Woman walking in roadway charged with meth possession A homeless woman was arrested late last week after police said she was walking with her arms outstretched against the flow of traffic on Shorter Avenue at Redmond Circle. According to Floyd County Jail records: This was…more »

[VIDEO] 2024 Rome/Floyd Peace Officer Memorial Service

[VIDEO] 2024 Rome/Floyd Peace Officer Memorial Service

May 17th, 2024 – 2:15 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Friday morning the public was invited to honor the service and legacy of local law enforcement with the 2024 Rome/Floyd County Peace Officers Memorial Service. The Peace Officer Memorial Service, which comes as a part of National Police…more »

Another “Most Wanted” suspect in custody

Another “Most Wanted” suspect in custody

Friday, May 17, 2024–9:07 a.m. -Floyd County Sheriff’s Office- Another one of Floyd County’s “Most Wanted” is in custody. 17-year-old Jaquarius Cornelius Woodard shot at a man on Reservoir Street back on March 7. Woodard is charged with aggravated assault, possession of a pistol by someone under the age of 18, possession of a firearm during…more »

Arrest reports for May 16

Arrest reports for May 16

Thursday, May 16, 2024–10:50 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man arrested on aggravated assault charges An argument between neighbors on Beverly Drive Wednesday resulted in the arrest of a 41-year-old Rome man on two counts of aggravated assault. According to Floyd County Jail records: Jeffrey Wayne Padrick pointed a pistol at one of the neighbors.…more »

Tellus Science Museum “Star Party” this weekend

Tellus Science Museum “Star Party” this weekend

Thursday, May 16, 2024–9:15 a.m. -News Release- Tellus Science Museum is happy to announce, that after a month of maintenance, the Bentley Planetarium will be re-opening with upgraded projectors on Saturday, May 18 in conjunction with the Museum’s Star Party. The new system features 4k laser technology, which will enhance guests’ experience with brighter, clearer,…more »

GDOT presents information on planned roundabout on Old Alabama Road in Bartow County

GDOT presents information on planned roundabout on Old Alabama Road in Bartow County

Thursday, May 16, 2024–9:11 a.m. -News Release- The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is holding a virtual Public Information Open House to provide information on the final phase of the Old Alabama Road widening project. Phase III is currently underway and includes changing the intersection of Old Alabama Road and SR 61 from a planned…more »

Lumsden announces funding for Tooga Theater in Summerville

Lumsden announces funding for Tooga Theater in Summerville

Thursday, May 16, 2024–9:08 a.m. -News Release- State Representative Eddie Lumsden (R-Armuchee), chairman of the House Insurance Committee, announces that Tooga Theater in Summerville, Georgia has been awarded a one-time grant of $250,000 allocated under House Bill 915, the Amended Fiscal Year 2024 budget. These Special Project funds are awarded through the Georgia Council for…more »

Summerville Police Department issues statement on drive-by shooting

Summerville Police Department issues statement on drive-by shooting

May 15th, 2024 – 3:40 PM Summerville Police Department – Wednesday afternoon the Summerville Police Department issued the following statement regarding an apparent drive-by shooting that occurred at Scoggins Street last weekend on May 11th: “On the evening of May 11th, Summerville Police responded to a drive-by shooting that took place on Scoggins Street in…more »

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