Sunday, September 22, 2024–5:50 p.m. -News Release- The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) has been awarded $1,250,000 in the Fiscal Year 2025 State of Georgia budget for the competitive Gang Activity Prosecution Grant (GAP Grant). This funding will support enhanced efforts to prosecute gang-related activities and bolster community safety initiatives. The GAP…… Continue Reading
Sunday, September 22, 2024–5:45 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- “Most Wanted” suspect arrested Another one of the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office’s “Most Wanted” is now in custody. 22-year-old Notorious Xzaveon Pitts was wanted on warrants charging him with theft by taking a firearm, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. According to the…… Continue Reading
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September 20th, 2024 – 2:15 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Friday afternoon Floyd County Emergency Management reported an accident involving a dump truck and a power pole at the intersection of Highway 53 and Shannon Road NE. The incident with the dump truck caused the power pole to…… Continue Reading
Friday, September 20, 2024–8:10 a.m. -John Bailey, 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 Several Summerville Park and nearby residents raised concerns when they heard helicopters and gunfire around 9 p.m. Thursday — but it was just a drill. The Rome…… Continue Reading
Thursday, September 19, 2024–12:02 p.m. -News Release- Rome City Schools is pleased to announce that Anna K. Davie and East Central elementary schools were recently recognized as PBIS Distinguished Schools. The purpose of the PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) Distinguished School recognition is to identify schools that exemplify best practices in the implementation of…… Continue Reading
Thursday, September 19, 2024–11:11 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 Public Safety Committee recommended that the City Commission adopt an ordinance mandating that all pets be spayed or neutered to help with the record number…… Continue Reading
Thursday, September 19, 2024–10:55 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Report: Convicted felon pulled gun on another man A 20-year-old homeless man is accused of pulling a gun on another man on September 11 at a location on Dean Avenue at Old School Road. According to Floyd County Jail records: Nicholas Brandon Worthy was not even…… Continue Reading
Thursday, September 19, 2024–10:50 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A 26-year-old Cedartown man was arrested following a stabbing incident in Silver Creek Wednesday evening. According to Floyd County Jail records: Juan Jose Cruz Rangel stabbed another man in the stomach causing a small laceration during an altercation on Rockmart Highway. Rangel is charged with a…… Continue Reading
Thursday, September 19, 2024–9:53 a.m. -News Release- Educators as influencers serves as the theme for Rome City Schools this school year and on Tuesday night at the College and Career Academy at Rome High School the system celebrated teachers and staff at the Exemplary Professionals Banquet highlighting several individuals who serve as great influencers for…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, September 18, 2024–11:45 a.m. -News Release- The Heart of the Community Foundation Board of Governors is seeking nominations for the 2025 Heart of the Community Awards of Honor. The awards seek to recognize individuals in Rome and Floyd County who have worked tirelessly to improve our community through outstanding volunteerism. The deadline for nominations…… Continue Reading