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ACC recommends penalties for West Rome business

ACC recommends penalties for West Rome business

Monday, March 18, 2024–8:21 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome Alcohol Control Commission is recommending a $2,000 fine and a 60-day suspension of the package license at Mi Tienda Food Mart at 611 Shorter Avenue following a license hearing conducted Monday night. The business, which does not have a pouring license, was called before…Continue Reading

More than 20 DUI arrests made on St. Patrick’s Day

More than 20 DUI arrests made on St. Patrick’s Day

Monday, March 18, 2024–2:30 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Georgia State Troopers arrested more than 20 people on St. Patrick’s Day during road checks on Second Avenue at Third Street and Riverside Parkway. According to Floyd County Jail records: Most of the arrests were for DUI. However, a couple of those arrested also face more…Continue Reading

Report: Man pointed firearm at six people

Report: Man pointed firearm at six people

Monday, March 18, 2024–2:30 p.m. -Floyd County Jal records- A Marietta man was arrested Sunday after he allegedly pointed a firearm at six of his family members at a home on East 15th Street in Rome According to Floyd County Jail records: 32-year-old Michael Dwayne Lane Jr. struck one of the victims on the side…Continue Reading

Arrest reports for March 18

Arrest reports for March 18

Monday, March 18, 2024–2:24 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with aggravated assault, other offenses A Lindale man was arrested over the weekend on a felony warrant charging him with aggravated assault. According to the warrant: 40-year old Christopher Clay Barger Sr. put his hand around a woman’s throat, leaving visible red marks, and…Continue Reading

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