Floyd County

Arrest reports for March 24

Monday, March 24, 2025–11:00 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of choking woman A 24-year-old Rome man was arrested Saturday on a felony aggravated assault charge. According to Floyd County Jail records: Tykevion Zykail Zenae Lawrence choked the victim to the point where she was gasping for air. The victim also sustained marks on…

Man arrested after gun discharges during confrontation in Silver Creek

Monday, March 24, 2025–11:00 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A Rome man was arrested after a gun was discharged at an apartment on Woodberry Drive in Silver Creek. According to Floyd County Jail records: 50-year-old Victory Anthony Outley entered the residence, engaged in a confrontation, and pointed a gun at a man. A woman’s hand…

Three arrested in drug bust on Burnett Street

Monday, March 24, 2025–10:56 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Rome-Floyd Metro Task Force officers executed a search warrant at a home on Burnett Street on Friday and arrested three people on methamphetamine trafficking charges According to Floyd County Jail records: Approximately three ounces of meth, two ounces of marijuana, and a firearm with an altered…

Floyd County Commission expected to vote on water rate increase Tuesday

Monday, March 24, 2025–9:10 a.m. -Staff reports- The Floyd County Commission will consider a water rate increase when they meet Tuesday. Commissioners are being asked to approve a 15 percent increase after a water rate study showed that costs have increased, some dramatically, over the past 12 years. “We have realized savings from external sources…

Georgia gas prices spring higher

Monday, March 24, 2025–9:06 a.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average rose at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.94 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is 5 cents more than a week ago, but still 5 cents less than a month ago, and 41 cents less than last…

Rome City Commission meets Monday

Monday, March 24, 2025–7:20 a.m. -Staff reports- A new spay-neuter-microchip mandate ordinance is slated for a first reading when the Rome City Commission meets Monday night. As written, the ordinance would require cats over 4-months old and dogs over the age of 6-months that to be spayed or neutered and micro-chipped. There are exceptions for…

[VIDEO] Wildfire in Armuchee Sunday

Sunday, March 23, 2025–9:11 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome-Floyd County Fire Department and the Georgia Forestry Commission spent Sunday afternoon into the evening fighting a wildfire along Highway 156 (New Rosedale Road) in Armuchee. According to Rome-Floyd Fire Department Battalion Chief Roger Haggard, he called for an evacuation when the fire got close…

Residents allowed to return home after Armuchee wildfire contained

Sunday, March 23, 2025–9:30 p.m. -Staff reports- New Rosedale Road (Highway 156) between Floyd Springs Road and Old Piney Road is open again following a wildfire Sunday. Residents in the area were evacuated to the Floyd Springs Baptist Church with Armuchee Baptist Church on Big Texas Valley Road serving as an overflow location. At around…

RHS Marketing, Healthcare Science programs earn certification

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…

Arrest reports for March 22

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…

Blood shortage worsens

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…

ESP Inc. to host annual basketball fundraiser in Rome

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…

Rome’s unemployment rate held steady in January

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…

Man facing charges after vehicle overturns

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…

NW Georigia Charter Acedemy set for fall 2026 opening

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…

Harbin oncologist serves as Doctor of the Day under the Gold Dome

Thursday, March 20, 2025–11:25 a.m. -News Release- Dr. Gregory Harris, an oncologist with Harbin Clinic, served as Doctor of the Day on Tuesday for the Georgia General Assembly. The Medical Association of Georgia’s Doctor of the Day works in the Medical Aid Station at the State Capitol, where they provide free minor medical care for…

Rome MSA ranked number one in the state for job growth since 2020

Thursday, March 20, 2025–11:00 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Rome has been the top metropolitan statistical area for job growth since 2020, according to numbers from the Georgia Department of Labor. Rome-Floyd Development Authority CEO Missy Kendrick shared the news earlier this week with the authority board. “That’s a feather in our cap,” she said.…

“I Have to Do What I Believe is Right”: Rome legend Serpentfoot leaves a lasting impression on community

Wednesday, March 19, 2025–6:45 p.m. -Severo Avila, 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 She courted controversy and was the talk of the town on many occasions. She’s been called crazy and eccentric. She’s been pointed at and laughed at. But…

Most serious crimes in Rome were down in 2024

Wednesday, March 19, 2025–6:40 p.m. -Staff reports- The most serious crimes in the City of Rome were down in 2024. According to Major Rusty Blair with the Rome Police Department, crimes against persons, as a whole, were down 6 percent. “For murders, we have seven in 2023, but last year we only had three,” he…

Georgia Power ready to meeet demand as more data centers pop up in the state

Wednesday, March 19, 2025–6:30 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- As the world becomes more and more digitized, Georgia is seeing a surge in data centers. Microsoft will invest $1 billion in a data center campus off Huffaker Road. At least two other projects are planned for Rome and Floyd County, plus another in the Kingston…