Wednesday, May 21, 2025–11:30 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged in 2022 robbery in Cave Spring An arrest has been made in connection with an armed robbery that occurred on Georgia Avenue in Cave Spring back in 2022. According to an arrest warrant: 34-year-old James Francis Kubach Jr. of Hartselle, Alabama, and another man…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, May 21, 2025–11:20 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A Cartersville man is facing multiple charges after pistol-whipping a woman and then leading police on a chase in which he rammed his truck into two Floyd County patrol vehicles. According to Floyd County Jail records: 32-year-old Marco Antonio Garza also fired his weapon at the…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, May 21, 2025–10:00 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The City of Rome’s Public Safety Committee has given its approval for a new police initiative called the Rome Bicycle Ambassador Patrol. According to Assistant Rome Police Chief Rodney Bailey, as many as four ambassadors would be hired for downtown, the parks, and a trail system.…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, May 21, 2025–9:00 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Reports of storm damage continue to come in. Ridgeferry Park is currently closed after a large tree fell across utility lines near the ECO Center. The area was under multiple Tornado Warnings on Tuesday evening. Chattooga County and Gordon County appear to have been the hardest…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, May 20, 2025–11:30 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Wednesday is the last day of school for students in the Rome City School System. Rome High will hold graduation ceremonies this coming Saturday at Barron Stadium. Students in the Floyd County School system have a few more days of class. Their last day of school…… Continue Reading
Monday, May 20, 2025–11:20 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with card fraud A Rome man has been arrested on felony warrants charging him with financial transaction card theft and financial transaction card fraud. According to the warrants: 25-year-old Rodney Jermaine Sullivan Jr. took a woman’s card and used it to transfer $250 to…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, May 20, 2025–11:12 a.m. -Rome Police Department report- The investigation continues into an incident on Wood Creek Way in West Rome on Friday night in which three people were shot. According to a Rome Police Department report: Officers were initially dispatched in reference to a fight, but while they were en route, the call…… Continue Reading
Monday, May 20, 2025–10:30 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Although the Rome Police Department headquarters has moved from the joint law enforcement center to a temporary location off Technology Parkway, there is still a law enforcement presence downtown. According to Rome Police Department Major Rusty Blair, a downtown precinct is now open at the Forum.…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, May 20, 2025–9:30 a.m. -National Weather Service- A line of strong to severe thunderstorms will enter far northwest Georgia this evening, advancing southward tonight through early Wednesday morning. Damaging wind gusts in the 50-70 mph will be the primary threat with any severe thunderstorms that occur. A few brief tornadoes and large hail will…… Continue Reading
Monday, May 19, 2025–6:50 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome Alcohol Control Commission has extended the previous approval of a new beer, wine, and liquor pouring license request for Peachy Pub at 325 Broad Street. The ACC may extend a previously approved alcohol license request for a specific period if a request is made…… Continue Reading
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