Wednesday, January 8, 2024–6:50 a.m. -National Weather Service- The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Winter Storm Watch for our area from Friday morning until Saturday morning. A wintry mix of precipitation is possible. Snow and sleet accumulations in the mountains could average between three to six inches with locally higher amounts…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, January 7, 2025–5:50 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Everyone is keeping a close on the weather, as there is a chance for some wintry precipitation Friday afternoon into Saturday. Floyd County Public Works Director Michael Skeen said the county has brine tanks that can be used even before any snow or freezing rain begins…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, January 7, 2025–5:45 p.m. -Georgia Power News Release- As Georgia experiences frigid temperatures and the potential for severe winter weather later this week, Georgia Power is encouraging customers to take steps now to prepare and stay safe and warm. Whether exploring new ways to save energy or preparing for severe weather and potential power outages,…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, January 7, 2025–5:40 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Woman arrested on burglary charge A Plainville woman was booked into the Floyd County Jail Monday on a felony warrant charging her with 1st-degree burglary. According to the warrant: 36-year-old Jasmine Miranda Hamilton forced her way into a residence on Spring Circle in Rome back on…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, January 8, 2025–5:35 p.m. -Floyd County Sheriff’s Office- With the recent arrest of Jaylon D’Amonte Jester, one of Floyd County’s ‘Most Wanted,’ another name has been added to the Top 10 list/ 32-year-old Frederick Jamal Hughes is wanted on four counts of aggravated stalking and failure to appear for animal ordinance violations. Anyone with information…… Continue Reading
Monday, January 6, 2025–11:40 a.m. -Staff reports- Scheduled nighttime lane closures as part of the Second Avenue improvement project have been canceled. According to the Georgia Department of Transportation, the periodic lane closures planned for between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. until Friday were canceled due to low temperatures in the forecast for the rest…… Continue Reading
Monday, January 6, 2025–11:30 a.m. -Rome Police Department report- Three people were injured after an SUV collided with a cow on Martha Berry Highway at Berry College Sunday night. According to a Rome Police Department report: The driver of a Ford Explorer said he was unable to stop in time to avoid hitting the cow,…… Continue Reading
Monday, January 6, 2025–11:25 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Report: Man fled from police A convicted felon is facing multiple charges after he allegedly fled from police Friday in the East Rome area. According to Floyd County Jail records: Police attempted to stop a vehicle driven by 20-year-old Judakiss Jailer Waddell for an obscured license…… Continue Reading
Monday, January 6, 2025–11:15 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A man has been arrested on a felony warrant charging him with a robbery in North Rome more than a year ago. According to an arrest warrant and a previous Rome Police Department report: Security camera footage showed 25-year-old Jaylon D’Amonte Jester of Rome robbing two…… Continue Reading
Monday, January 6, 2025–10:20 a.m. -Mo Burge, 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 Since 2020, the Rome-Floyd County Planning Commission has seen a steady increase of applications, mainly for changes of zoning and new construction. From less than 40 in…… Continue Reading