Updated, January 9, 2025 – 2:27 p.m. -Staff reports- The following is a list of closings due to the potential for winter weather on Friday. Floyd County Schools will be closed on Friday. All events scheduled for Friday and Saturday are also canceled. Rome City Schools will be closed on Friday. All after-school activities are…… Continue Reading
Thursday, January 9, 2025–11:00 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Suzanne Roberts has been named Rome’s new director of downtown development. Roberts is currently the director of membership for the Rome-Floyd County Chamber of Commerce. She will begin her new job as DDA director on January 21. Kelley Ledford, assistant to the Rome city manager, introduced…… Continue Reading
Thursday, January 9, 2025–11:00 a.m. -News Release- Ahead of the increasing threat of snowfall and icy conditions expected to arrive across much of Georgia early Friday morning, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) began active brine operations overnight which continued this morning across metro Atlanta and north Georgia, with application of brine continuing throughout…… Continue Reading
Thursday, January 9, 2025–10:55 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Warrant: Woman broke into Lindale home, damaged several items A Rome woman has been arrested on a felony warrant charging her with 1st-degree burglary. According to the warrant: 27-year-old Carderica Johnae’ Nabrondia Dorsey entered a home on Conn Lake Road in Lindale back on December 13…… Continue Reading
Thursday, January 9, 2025–6:51 a.m. -Floyd County Emergency Management- Warming shelters are in operation for Rome and Floyd County for the severe winter weather of January 2025. This list will be updated as info changes. Anthony Recreation Facility at the Wilson Activity Center, 2901 Garden Lakes Blvd (24-hr facility) The Salvation Army, 317 East First…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, January 8, 2025–5:35 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged in 2024 fire at Thornton Recreation Center A Covington, Georgia man is accused of starting a fire at the Thornton Recreation Center in Armuchee back in March of last year. According to an arrest warrant: 32-year-old Cortez Lammar Dallas, who was an inmate at…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, January 8, 2025–4:30 p.m. -National Weather Service- A Winter Storm Watch is in effect from 7 a.m. Friday until 7 a.m. Saturday. The National Weather Service held a briefing on Wednesday afternoon, and here’s what we know. The onset of precipitation is expected from west to east sometime in the very early morning hours…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, January 8, 2025–9:45 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 Longtime community advocate and businesswoman Shonna Bailey is the second person to toss her hat in the ring to fill the Post 4 Floyd County Commission seat…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, January 8, 2025–9:40 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- With the threat of snow and possibly ice in the forecast for Friday and Saturday, now is the time to prepare. According to Floyd County Emergency Management Agency Deputy Director Chris Fincher, preparedness is especially important for those who live near some well-known problem areas when…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, January 8, 2025–9:40 a.m. -Atrium Health Floyd News Release- As respiratory illnesses rise, Atrium Health Floyd is urging everyone to take steps to protect themselves and those around them. Simple actions, like staying current on vaccinations, practicing good hygiene, and staying home when unwell, can help keep individuals, families, and communities safer this sick…… Continue Reading