Sunday, June 2, 2024–6:36 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 The Floyd County Board of Education voted to reduce the school system’s tax rate during a called meeting early Friday. The board voted 3-2 to reduce the…… Continue Reading
Friday, May 31, 2024–8:10 a.m. -Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation- Farm-fresh produce, delectable baked goods, arts and crafts, fresh-cut flowers, and more are just a few weeks away, as the Ridge Ferry Farmer’s Market is getting set to kick off the 2024 season. The first market will be on Saturday, June 1st beginning at 7 AM.…… Continue Reading
Friday, May 31, 2024–8:06 a.m. -Rome Police Department report- A North Rome residence was damaged by gunfire early Thursday. According to a Rome Police Department report: Officers responded to Roseway Circle in reference to gunshots being heard in the area. They found six spent shell casings. A pickup truck had a bullet hole in it…… Continue Reading
Thursday, May 30, 2024–7:08 p.m. -News Release- Rome City Schools is pleased to announce that West End Elementary has been named a 2024 Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Lighthouse School. West End met the criteria in nine performance areas of high-performing schools required for this recognition. West End was evaluated to excel in school organization…… Continue Reading
Thursday, May 30, 2024–11:42 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Inmate accused of conspiring to smuggle contraband into prison A Decatur man is accused of arranging to have cell phones and drugs smuggled into the Floyd County Prison in September of last year. According to Floyd County Jail records and an arrest warrant: 37-year-old Rodriguez Demontez…… Continue Reading
Thursday, May 30, 2024–11:00 a.m. -Floyd County Sheriff’s Office- With the arrest last of one of Floyd County’s ten “Most Wanted” another name has been added to the list. 22-year-old Eric Bernard Hightower Jr. is wanted on charges of entering an automobile, theft by taking a firearm, possession of a firearm during the commission of…… Continue Reading
Thursday, May 30, 2024–10:49 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Board of Education will discuss the Fiscal Year 2025 budget and consider a number of other agenda items during a called meeting Friday morning. Those other agenda items include a quote from Georgia Power in the amount of $530,517.50 for interior lights for…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, May 29, 2024–8:00 p.m. -Rome Police repoert- A man called police after he found an abandoned firearm in his yard on Garden Lakes Boulevard Tuesday. According to a Rome Police Department report: The man said that he was mowing his yard when he accidentally ran over the Smith and Wesson. The gun, which was…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, May 29, 2024–7:56 p.m -Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of removing electronic monitoring device A 46-year-old West Rome man is accused of removing an electronic monitoring device. According to Floyd County Jail records: Carmine Narada Berardi was out on bond and was ordered to wear the device at pretrial. He is charged with…… Continue Reading
Saturday, May 25, 2024–3:45 p.m. -News Release- Coosa Valley Credit Union (Coosa Valley) will once again be replacing torn or faded American flags in the communities the credit union serves. The project will run until July 4th, 2024. “This is the 11th year of this project and to date, Coosa Valley has replaced well over 400…… Continue Reading