Sunday, August 4, 2024–2:40 a.m. -Staff reports- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr will be in Rome Monday to host the latest meeting of his Statewide Opioid Task Force. Carr will be joined by local leaders, law enforcement officials, state agency representatives, and recovery and addiction specialists. at Georgia Northwestern Technical College. The topic will be the…… Continue Reading
Sunday, August 4, 2024–2:30 a.m. -News Release- Work is well underway for the 56th edition of the Knights of Columbus Labor Day Barbecue on Monday, Sept. 2, at Rome Civic Center. Online preorders have begun for bulk carryout-only sales of barbecue, Brunswick stew, chicken, ribs and baked beans. You can order now through Aug. 31…… Continue Reading
Saturday, August 3, 2024–7:00 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of looking up personal information of another without permission A 64-year-old West drone man has been arrested on a felony warrant charging him with computer invasion of privacy. According to the warrant: Rolando Salazar-Morales used a computer or computer network to look up the…… Continue Reading
Saturday, August 3, 2024–2:45 p.m. -Staff reports- A Floyd County Sheriff’s Deputy, three former Georgia Department of Corrections officers, and one GDC investigator have been arrested in connection with the assault of an inmate on June 4. According to the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office: The incident occurred at the Floyd County Jail. It involved an…… Continue Reading
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August 3rd, 2024 – 11:45 AM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Saturday morning the 2024 Cops 4 Kids Softball Benefit Tournament took place at the Alto Park baseball fields. This Southern Softball Association tournament serves as a fundraiser for the local Special Olympics. Multiple public service and law enforcement…… Continue Reading
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August 2nd, 2024 – 12:00 AM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Friday Evening the Downtown Rome First Friday Concert Series returned to the Town Green, along with various local food and drink vendors for the public to enjoy. The first musical talent opening group to kick off the night…… Continue Reading
Friday, August 2, 2024–2:10 p.m. -News Release- On Monday, July 29, the cardiothoracic surgery team at AdventHealth Redmond, led by renowned surgeon, Ademola Adeseye, MD, MPH, celebrated 100 robotic lung surgeries since the program’s inception in 2021. The thoracic robotic surgery program at AdventHealth Redmond is the only one of its kind in Northwest Georgia.…… Continue Reading
Friday, August 2, 2024–2:00 p.m. -Floyd County Sheriff’s Office- With his arrest, another name has been added to the list. 25-year-old Tavion James Rosser is wanted for failure to appear in court on original charges of armed robbery and aggravated assault. Remaining Top 10 Most Wanted Walter Andrew Agan (age 31) Aggravated Child Molestation Marquis Brooks (age…… Continue Reading
August 2nd, 2024 – 2:00 PM P.A.W.S. Press Release – Out of an abundance of caution, Public Animal Welfare Services (P.A.W.S.) will remain closed on Friday, August 2, and Saturday, August 3 due to a potential health concern for the animals. Staff has stated that they are taking all necessary precautions to ensure the safety…… Continue Reading
Thursday, August 1, 2024–4:15 p.m. -Floyd County Police- The Floyd County Police Department is investigating a home invasion in the Armuchee area in which two people were injured. The incident occurred on Monday on Old Summerville Road. A senior citizen and her adult daughter were treated for injuries at a local hospital. The incident occurred…… Continue Reading