Monday, April 28, 2025–7:30 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission approved two annexations Monday. 500 Elliott Drive and 2705 Garden Lakes Boulevard are being annexed into the city at the request of the property owners. “This applicant [500 Elliott Drive] put that they are looking for city services, specifically trash pickup,” said…… Continue Reading
Monday, April 28, 2025–7:20 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission has approved a resolution regarding the 2025 Estimated Ad Valorem Tax Millage Rate. Due to legislation passed by the Georgia General Assembly, local taxing authorities are now required to submit an estimated ad valorem tax mill rate prior to the distribution of…… Continue Reading
Monday, April 28, 2025–6:40 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man arrested following vehicle chase A South Rome man is facing multiple charges after allegedly fleeing from police over the weekend. According to Floyd County Jail records: 42-year-old Matthew James Johnson failed to stop during a traffic stop on Dean Avenue and accelerated to 20 miles…… Continue Reading
Monday, April 28, 2025–10:40 a.m. -News Release- Floyd County Special Olympics is planning to offer golf as a new sport for special needs athletes. They are hoping to start in June and will have practice and training once a week during the summer. Eleven sets of golf clubs have been donated. There will be several…… Continue Reading
Monday, April 28, 2025–10:20 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices slowly declined at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.91 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is 1 cent lower than a week ago, 4 cents lower than a month ago, and…… Continue Reading
Sunday, April 27, 2025–7:40 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with child cruelty A 39-year-old Shannon man has been arrested on charges of 1st-degree cruelty to children and simple battery. According to an arrest warrant and Floyd County Jail records: Michael Van Causey kicked a child under the age of 12 and placed him…… Continue Reading
Sunday, April 27, 2025–7:30 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission will consider a resolution regarding the 2025 Estimated Ad Valorem Tax Millage Rate when it meets on Monday night. Due to legislation passed by the Georgia General Assembly, local taxing authorities are now required to submit an estimated ad valorem tax mill…… Continue Reading
Sunday, April 27, 2025–7:15 p.m. -Staff reports- A man wanted in a high-speed pursuit on April 12 in which two Polk County Police officers were injured is now in custody. According to an arrest warrant: 37-year-old Albert Ladell Ware Jr. of Rockmart was fleeing from authorities on Highway 101 when he suddenly turned onto the…… Continue Reading
Friday, April 25, 2025–4:40 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- An Adairsville woman has been arrested in a case that involves hundreds of thousands of dollars of jewelry. According to the arrest warrant: 52-year-old Felicia Denise Carver entered into an agreement with the victim for the sale of high-value jewelry. Over time, she received multiple pieces…… Continue Reading
Friday, April 25, 2025–4:40 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 An Alabama woman was found guilty of homicide Thursday by Floyd County Superior Court Judge William F. Sparks for causing the deaths of two people in a…… Continue Reading
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