Sunday, September 8, 2024–11:30 p.m. -Floyd County Police News Release- On September 8, 2024, the Floyd County Police Department responded to a report of threats against Pepperell Middle School via Snapchat. Responding officers investigated this and subsequently charged a juvenile with terrorist threats and acts. We would like to assure the community that we take…… Continue Reading
Saturday, September 7, 2024–7:10 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission will consider an easement agreement with General Electric when they meet tonight. Under the agreement, the city would grant GE an easement for a northern access driveway to Redmond Circle as well as utility and drainage easements. GE, who donated more than…… Continue Reading
Saturday, September 7, 2024–7:00 p.m. -News Release- Six Rome High School students were recently honored by the College Board’s Advanced Placement Program for earning either an AP Capstone Diploma or an AP Seminar and Research Certificate. Seniors Samuel Hard and Karly Nguyen have been awarded the AP Capstone Diploma for earning scores of three or…… Continue Reading
Saturday, September 7, 2024–10:53 a.m. -Adam Carey, Rome News-Tribune- Two people were killed and a one-year-old was seriously injured after a head-on collision on Turner McCall Boulevard in front of Applebee’s restaurant early Saturday morning. According to Rome Police Department reports, a Black Dodge Charger which was seen speeding in excess of 90 miles-per-hour was…… Continue Reading
Friday, September 6, 2024–8:50 p.m. -Rome Police Department report- The Rome Police Department is investigating the reported robbery of a West Rome convenience store. According to the incident report: The video showed a man wearing black or dark clothing and a face covering jump over the counter at the Citgo at 708 Shorter Avenue. The…… Continue Reading
Friday, September 6, 2024–8:24 p.m. -Rome Police Department- A 17-year-old has been detained by Rome Police after an investigation into threats of violence at a local school. Rome Police Department Investigators worked with School Resource Officers and determined that the individual who allegedly made the threats was not on campus during the lockdown. Nathaniel Porter…… Continue Reading
Friday, September 6, 2024–5:50 p.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 The FBI and GBI are reporting an increase in school-related hoax threats since four people were killed in a school shooting at Apalachee High School earlier this…… Continue Reading
Friday, September 6, 2024–11:30 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer A 27-year-old North Rome man was arrested at the courthouse Thursday on five counts of felony obstruction and a single count of aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer. According to Floyd County Jail records: John…… Continue Reading
Friday, September 6, 2024–11:30 a.m. -Rome Police Department report- Rome Police are investigating a couple of shooting incidents in South Rome on Wednesday. According to the incident reports: Officers responded to responded to Floyd Medical Center in reference to a gunshot victim, possibly related to a “shots fired” call on Harper Avenue. However, the man…… Continue Reading
Friday, September 6, 2024–11:27 a.m. -Floyd County Sheriff’s Office- A man listed on the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office “Most Wanted” page is in custody. 30-year-old Kuamaine Deon Farrell is facing charges of aggravated assault and battery under the Family Violence Act following his arrest Thursday. According to an arrest warrant and Floyd County Jail records:…… Continue Reading