Saturday, June 22, 2023–8:35 p.m. -John Bailey, 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 The sentencing date has been set after a Rome man pleaded guilty Thursday to killing and mutilating a Cumming man at an East Rome home. Brandon Christopher…… Continue Reading
Thursday, June 20, 2024–4:51 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- A new state law goes into effect on July 1 regarding permits for fireworks displays. Senate Bill 417 requires permits be issued by the fire department instead of the magistrate court. According to Floyd County Public Safety Division Director John Blaylock, the county commission will also…… Continue Reading
Thursday, June 20, 2024–11:40 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The public can learn more about emergency preparedness and the different types of storms we can see in our area during a special event on Saturday at the Floyd County Emergency Management Agency Headquarters. The cookout and weather science discussion will feature WSB Meteorologist Christina Edwards.…… Continue Reading
Thursday, June 20, 2024–11:18 a.m. -News Release- U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Reverend Raphael Warnock are introducing a bill to honor the late Judge Harold L. Murphy, who passed away in December 2022. Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock have introduced legislation to rename the Federal building in Rome…… Continue Reading
Thursday, June 20, 2024–10:07 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Silver Creek man charged with aggravated assault A Silver Creek man is accused of assaulting his father with a two-pound dumbbell back on June 6. According to Floyd County Jail records and an arrest warrant: 30-year-old Ricky Lamar Smith Jr. hit the victim in the chest…… Continue Reading
Thursday, June 20, 2024–10:05 a.m. -Staff reports- An Atlanta man was arrested after he allegedly tried to grab a man’s gun in the parking lot of the Rome-Floyd County Library on Wednesday. According to Floyd County Jail records and a Rome Police Department report: A man and a woman were sitting in a vehicle facing…… Continue Reading
Thursday, June 20, 2024–11:54 a.m. -Staff reports- Floyd County Police are continuing to investigate the death of a man who body was found outside his Barker Road residence on Tuesday. According to Floyd County Coroner Gene Proctor, as of Thursday morning authorities have not been able to locate the man’s next of kin, so his…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, June 19, 2024–12:00 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Warrant: Man threatened to blow up senior care facility A 39-year-old West Rome man was arrested Tuesday on a felony warrant charging him with terroristic threats and acts. According to the warrant: Sterling Leon Palmer Jr. threatened to blow up a senior care facility on Cedartown…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, June 19, 2024–10:57 a.m. -WBHF Radio- Bartow County deputies arrested 38-year-old Adrian Jamar Daniels of Rome in front of Burger King on Dixie Avenue and East Church Street in Cartersville on Saturday after a wild chain of events. A deputy started following a white U-Haul GMC Savannah full-size van that had left from behind…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, June 19, 2024–10:24 a.m. -Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation- Get ready for a fun-filled day on Thursday, July 4, with food, music, inflatables, and moreawaits as the 2024 Independence Day Extravaganza sponsored by Atrium Health Floyd takes over RidgeFerry Park. The park opens to the public at noon with food trucks and concessions available. At…… Continue Reading