Category Archives: Floyd County

Man sentenced to prison in wrong-way crash that killed Calhoun woman

Man sentenced to prison in wrong-way crash that killed Calhoun woman

Thursday, November 14, 2024–12:15 p.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 A truck driver who killed a Calhoun mother when he was driving the wrong way on Ga. 53 on May 2 pleaded guilty and was sentenced to…Continue Reading

Arrest reports for November 14

Arrest reports for November 14

Thursday, November 14, 2024–12:00 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with multiple counts of financial transaction card fraud An Armuchee man has been arrested on 16 counts of financial transaction card fraud. According to the arrest warrant and Floyd County Jail records: 36-year-old Cody Franklin McCollum used a financial transaction card belonging to Knight’s…Continue Reading

North Broad Extension improvements moving forward

North Broad Extension improvements moving forward

Thursday, November 14, 2024–11:57 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Much-anticipated improvements to the North Broad Extension could begin shortly after the first of the year. City of Rome Engineer Aaron Carroll told the Rome Public Works Committee on Wednesday, bids for the project were recently opened. There were six bids, including three from local companies.…Continue Reading

Rome High announces Class of 2029 REACH Scholars

Rome High announces Class of 2029 REACH Scholars

Thursday, November 14, 2024–8:17 a.m. -News Release- Smiling faces, lots of applause, laughter, and even a few happy tears flowed on Tuesday afternoon as five students and their families celebrated signed commitments for a college scholarship at the Rome High School College and Career Academy. Five Rome Middle School students and their parents signed the…Continue Reading

Deputies, Rome officer honored for lifesaving actions

Deputies, Rome officer honored for lifesaving actions

Wednesday, November 13, 2024–6:06 p.m. -Staff reports- Floyd County photos Two Floyd County Sheriff’s Deputies and one Rome Police Officer were honored during Tuesday’s Floyd County Commission meeting for their actions in rendering aid to citizens in need during a couple of incidents last month. According to Captain Steve Acker with the sheriff’s office, on…Continue Reading

Arrest reports for November 13

Arrest reports for November 13

Wednesday, November 13, 2024–1:35 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of forging prescription A Lithonia man was booked into the Floyd County Jail Tuesday on felony warrants charging him with possession of a Schedule II controlled substance and 1st-degree forgery. According to the warrants: 28-year old Tyus Cordell Key-Reaves dropped off and then picked…Continue Reading

Barron Stadium track set to reopen before Christmas

Barron Stadium track set to reopen before Christmas

Wednesday, November 13, 2024–1:17 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- In September, the City of Rome had to temporarily close the track at Barron Stadium to make repairs to a water leak discovered beneath the surface of the track, and on Wednesday, the public works committee got an update on those repairs. According to Rome Public…Continue Reading

City commission sends two proposed alcohol ordinance amendments back to the ACC

City commission sends two proposed alcohol ordinance amendments back to the ACC

Tuesday, November 12, 2024–9:00 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Two alcohol ordinance amendments are headed back to the Rome Alcohol Control Commission for further review. On Tuesday, the Rome City Commission took no action on an amendment to do away with future variances for the 50-50 food-to-drink ratio. Currently, any establishment that sells distilled spirits…Continue Reading