Category Archives: Floyd County

Severe weather in the forecast for this weekend, now is the time to prepare

Severe weather in the forecast for this weekend, now is the time to prepare

Wednesday, March 12, 2025–10:15 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- This weekend, we are at an increased risk for severe weather and even strong tornadoes, so now is the time to prepare. According to Chris Fincher with Floyd County Emergency Management, three waves of storms are coming in. “The second wave has got potential, and that…Continue Reading

Arrest reports for March 11

Arrest reports for March 11

Tuesday, March 11, 2025–11:00 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Report: Woman left teen outside for several hours overnight in the cold A Rome woman was booked into the Floyd County Jail Monday on a felony count of 1st-degree cruelty to children. According to jail records: 38-year old Briteny Ann Johnson refused to allow a teenager…Continue Reading

Rome Police introduce new K9

Rome Police introduce new K9

Tuesday, March 11, 2025–8:20 a.m. -Staff reports- The community was introduced to Rome’s newest police K9 during Monday’s Rome City Commission meeting. According to Sgt. Josh Glover, the Rome Police Department’s K9 manager, Cas is a year-and-a-half-old Belgian Malinois who comes to Rome from Shallow Creek Kennels in Pennsylvania. “We went up and tested several…Continue Reading

Rome eyeing Riverside Parkway for new police headquarters

Rome eyeing Riverside Parkway for new police headquarters

Monday, March 19, 2025–7:30 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- It appears as though the City of Rome has its sights on a new permanent headquarters for the Rome Police Department. Prior to Monday’s regular meeting, the Commission went into an executive session to discuss real estate. Rome City Commissioner Jim Bojo then made a motion.…Continue Reading

RCS’ Joh Fricks named 40 Under 40 by Kennesaw State

RCS’ Joh Fricks named 40 Under 40 by Kennesaw State

Monday, March 10, 2025–6:25 p.m. -News Release- Rome City Schools Director of Instructional Technology, Safety, and Operations John Fricks has been selected to the inaugural class of Kennesaw State University’s 40 Owls Under 40. The recognition program celebrates KSU and Southern Polytechnic State University (SPSU) alumni who are under the age of 40 and making…Continue Reading

Arrest reports for March 10

Arrest reports for March 10

Monday, March 10, 2025–11:00 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Teen charged with robbery by sudden snatching A 17-year-old arrested last week on charges of child cruelty and participation in criminal street gang activity has now been charged in a reported robbery that occurred on February 27 in West Rome. According to Floyd County Jail records:…Continue Reading

Floyd County Commission meets Tuesday

Monday, March 10, 2025–9:55 a.m. -Staff reports- A resolution to create a joint development authority between Bartow, Polk, and Floyd County is on the agenda for Tuesday’s Floyd County Commission meeting. The initial focus of the authority would be economic development on U.S. 411 between Rome and Cartersville, Ga. 101 between Rome and Rockmart, and…Continue Reading