Category Archives: Floyd County

Groundbreaking for Hammond battery facility

Groundbreaking for Hammond battery facility

Saturday, April 19, 2025–10:50 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 Georgia Power held a groundbreaking ceremony Friday afternoon at its new battery complex, which is located on the grounds of the former Plant Hammond coal plant in…Continue Reading

Three charged in assault and attempted robbery in West Rome

Three charged in assault and attempted robbery in West Rome

Satruday, April 19, 2025–10:40 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Two West Rome men and a Garden Lakes man have been charged in an assault and attempted robbery on Burnett Ferry Road. According to Floyd County Jail records: 21-year-old Edgardo Funez-Larios, 17-year-old Orlando Emilio Hernandez, and 17-year-old Cesar Steven Portillo-Rivas entered the residence armed with a…Continue Reading

[Photos] Officers volunteer for latest “Floyd County Works” project

[Photos] Officers volunteer for latest “Floyd County Works” project

Saturday, April 19, 2025–10:20 a.m. -Floyd County Police Department- Floyd County Police Department continues its legacy of service to the community. Officers of the Floyd County Police Department recently volunteered their time and efforts to help a citizen in need with our latest “Floyd County Works” project.  As a result of a call for service,…Continue Reading

[VIDEO] 5th Annual Walk to Support Survivors held in Downtown Rome

[VIDEO] 5th Annual Walk to Support Survivors held in Downtown Rome

April 18th, 2025 – 3:45 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – The Sexual Assault Center of Northwest Georgia and the Harbor House Child Advocacy Center hosted the 5th annual Walk to Support Survivors Friday afternoon in Downtown Rome. Both organizations collaborated in an effort to raise awareness for Sexual…Continue Reading

Child of a Rome Police Officer dies after being struck by a vehicle Thursday

Child of a Rome Police Officer dies after being struck by a vehicle Thursday

April 17, 2025–9:45 p.m. -Staff reports- The 11-year-old son of a Rome Police Officer has died from injuries he sustained after being struck by a pickup truck in Silver Creek Thursday afternoon. Emergency crews responded to the area of Timberwood Drive and Ramblewood Drive. According to dispatch from Floyd County 911, a school bus driver…Continue Reading

[VIDEO] 2025 Floyd County Special Olympics

[VIDEO] 2025 Floyd County Special Olympics

April 17th, 2025 – 2:30 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – The Floyd County Special Olympics kicked off at Darlington School at Jerry Sharp Field in the Chris Hunter Stadium on Thursday morning. The 2025 Special Olympic Games started with a parade of athletes, drawing large crowds to cheer…Continue Reading

Arrest reports for April 17

Arrest reports for April 17

Thursday, April 17, 2025–10:45 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Report: Woman tried to stab man early Thursday A Rome woman is accused of assaulting a 71-year-old man at her residence on North Blanch Avenue early Thursday. According to Floyd County Jail records: 55-year-old Betty Jean Gardner Blue grabbed a knife to stab the victim, bit…Continue Reading

Rome lottery player wins $50K Powerball prize

Rome lottery player wins $50K Powerball prize

Thursday, April 17, 2025–10:40 a.m. -Georgia Lottery News Release- Two Georgia Lottery players in Rome and Carrollton won $50,000 each in the April 16 Powerball drawing by matching four of the five white-ball numbers and the Powerball number. The winning tickets were purchased at Rome Food Mart, 618 Calhoun Avenue, Rome, and at J’s Shoppette, 2018 Hays Mill Road,…Continue Reading

Runoff election results to be certified Friday

Runoff election results to be certified Friday

Thursday, April 17, 2025–10:00 a.m. -Staff reports- The results of Tuesday’s runoff election for Floyd County Commission will be certified Friday when the Floyd County Board of Elections holds a called meeting. The board will review any provisional ballots and then recess before returning to certify the results. David Thornton defeated Chip Hood to win…Continue Reading

Walk to Support Survivors Friday in Downtown Rome

Walk to Support Survivors Friday in Downtown Rome

Thursday, April 17, 2025–9:54 a.m. -Staff reports- April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time to honor survivors, amplify their voices, and stand together in the fight to end sexual violence. The Sexual Assault Center of Northwest Georgia and the Harbor House- Northwest Georgia Child Advocacy Center are partnering to present The Walk to Support…Continue Reading