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Planning commission okays revamped residential development off Callier Springs Road

Planning commission okays revamped residential development off Callier Springs Road

Friday, May 3, 2024–11:16 a.m. -Adam Carey, 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 Rome-Floyd Planning Commission recommended approval of changes requested for a 309-acre development off Callier Springs Road, to include 465 single-family homes. According to the Rome News-Tribune:…Continue Reading

New York man charged in fatal wreck Thursday night in Shannon

New York man charged in fatal wreck Thursday night in Shannon

Friday, May 3, 2024–10:11 a.m. -Staff reports- The driver of an 18-wheeler has been charged with felony 1st-degree vehicular following a crash that claimed the life of a Calhoun woman. The wreck occurred Thursday evening just before midnight on Highway 53 near Calhoun Road. According to Floyd County Jail records: The commercial vehicle, driven by…Continue Reading

Arrest reports for May 2

Arrest reports for May 2

Friday, May 2, 2024–3:44 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Teen charged in December shooting incident A Rome teen is facing felony charges after he allegedly shot another person in the foot. According to Floyd County Jail records: 18-year-old Richard Laverne Jones was arrested Wednesday in connection to the shooting that occurred back on December 15…Continue Reading

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