Wednesday, August 13, 2025–10:25 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged in reported weekend assault A 21-year-old West Rome man is accused of pistol-whipping another person at his Cherry Street home on Saturday. According to an arrest warrant: Kevin Jason Lopez-Gomez struck the victim in the head with the weapon several times. Lopez-Gomez is charged…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, August 13, 2025–9:50 a.m. -Georgia Department of Transportation- The ride between Rome and Cartersville will be a lot smoother this time next year. The Georgia Department of Transportation has awarded a contract for a paving and shoulder rehab project on Highway 411 in Bartow County. C.W. Matthews Contracting of Marietta was the low bidder…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, August 13, 2025–9:50 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City School Board got its first update on enrollment numbers for the 2025-2026 school year on Tuesday. According to Wesley Styles, Director of Strategic Accountability and School Improvements, as of the eighth day of the school year, enrollment stood at 6,136 students. “On our…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, August 12, 2025–9:05 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission voted Tuesday to raise the millage rate. Area residents packed the county administration building for the final public hearing and vote. The 9.500 mills is an increase of .546 mills. “As far as the resolution goes, it also sets the solid waste…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, August 12, 2025–10:40 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- If a new floating sales tax is approved by voters, it could be a while before we see property tax relief. However, Rome City Manager Sammy Rich would like to see it happen sooner. Rich is seeking clarification regarding House Bill 581 from the local legislative…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, August 12, 2025–10:20 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A Cartersville woman is accused of damaging an apartment on Lee Street in Cave Spring on Monday. According to Floyd County Jail records: 25-year-old Autumn Leann Porter arrived at the location and proceeded to break two windows. She also damaged a lock and door frame and…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, August 12, 2025–9:15 a.m. -News Release- Carryout and dine-in service for the 57th edition of the Knights of Columbus Labor Day Barbecue is set for Monday, Sept. 1, at the Rome Civic Center. Online preorders have begun for bulk carryout-only sales of barbecue, Brunswick stew, chicken, ribs, carnitas, and baked beans. You can order until…… Continue Reading
Monday, August 11, 2025–9:51 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission has approved its part of an intergovernmental agreement regarding the distribution of proceeds from a floating sales tax as part of House Bill 581. The legislation allows for local governments to hold a referendum to let voters decide to implement the extra…… Continue Reading
Monday, August 11, 2025–10:35 a.m. -Staff reports- The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will hold the last two public hearings before they set the millage rates on Tuesday. A public hearing will be held at 8 a.m. regarding the millage rate for County M&O, Fire, and Solid Waste. Another public hearing will be held during…… Continue Reading
Monday, August 11, 2025–10:30 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A 65-year-old Cedartown man was booked into the Floyd County Jail over the weekend on two felony counts of grooming a minor for a sexual offense or trafficking for sexual servitude. According to the arrest warrant: Garry Duane Dunn engaged in social media contact with a…… Continue Reading
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