Thursday, August 1, 2024–4:00 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Woman charged with theft, exploitation of an elder person A Rome woman is accused of stealing more than $28,000 from an elderly person. According to Floyd County Jail records and an arrest warrant: 58-year-old Kimberly Michelle Ferguson had fiduciary duty of the 78-year-old victim’s bank account…… Continue Reading
Thursday, August 1, 2024–3:55 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A 22-year-old East Rome man has been arrested in connection with vehicle break-ins in the Silver Creek area back in November. According to an arrest warrant and Floyd County Jail records: Eric Bernard Hightower Jr. and three others entered multiple vehicles in a subdivision and took…… Continue Reading
Thursday, August 1, 2024–3:50 p.m. -Staff reports- Friday is the first day of a new school year for students in the Rome City School System. Be aware of increased traffic in school zones and keep an eye out for school buses. The Rome Police Department reminds motorists that all vehicles traveling in both directions must…… Continue Reading
Thursday, August 1. 2024–3:45 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission could vote on the location of a new reverse osmosis water treatment facility during their next meeting. On Thursday, the city’s water and sewer committee recommended that work proceed on the previously announced Riverside Parkway site. Commissioner Randy Quick made the motion…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, August 1, 2024–3:25 p.m. -Adam Carey, Rome News-Tribune- Floyd County officials have identified the man found floating in Armuchee Creek Wednesday afternoon after his body was reported by a passerby. The body of Alfred Franklin Trapp Jr., 64, was found floating face down in Armuchee Creek, according to Chief Deputy Coroner Chris Giles. Trapp was a…… Continue Reading
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July 31st, 2024 – 4:15 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor – On Wednesday afternoon, Rome City Schools celebrated the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new additions to West End Elementary School. These additions included a new classroom building and an expanded cafeteria. Later in the day, another ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for a…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, July 31, 2024–12:30 p.m. -Staff reports- It’s back to school Thursday morning for students in the Floyd County School System. Floyd County Police are reminding the public to be mindful of increased traffic around the schools during the morning and afternoon. You may even want to take an alternate route to avoid school zones.…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, July 31, 2024–12:24 p.m. -News Release- AdventHealth Medical Group Primary Care at W10th Street is now open and is accepting new patients aged 13 and up for August 5. Located at W. 10th Street NE in Rome, AdventHealth Medical Group Primary Care at W. 10th Street is open 8 am to 5 pm Monday…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, July 31, 2024–11:30 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of raping child A Rome man has been arrested on charges of rape and child molestation. According to Floyd County Jail records and an arrest warrant: 36-year-old Christopher Shawn Johnson raped a female under the age of 16 at his residence on Chulio Road…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, July 31, 2024–11:20 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome Downtown Development Authority has now gone on record as opposing a proposed small bar ordinance. However, as part of their recommendation, they are asking the city to reexamine the 50-50 food-to-drink ratio, license fees, and the current state of variances. The DDA board took…… Continue Reading