Monday, April 21, 2025–10:50 a.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average continues to roll downhill at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.92 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is 6 cents lower than a week ago, 2 cents higher than…… Continue Reading
Monday, April 21, 2025–10:45 a.m. -Staff reports- The Floyd County Commission will get an update on the ag. center project on Tuesday. The update will come during the commission’s pre-meeting caucus, which begins at 4 p.m. $8 million for the Agricultural Center was approved by citizens as part of the 2017 special purpose, local option…… Continue Reading
Monday, April 21, 2025–8:00 a.m. -Staff reports- Newly elected Floyd County Commissioner David Thornton is ready to get to work. Thornton defeated Chip Hood in the runoff for the Post 4 seat on the commission. The election was certified by the Floyd County Board of Elections on Friday and Thornton will be attending training this…… Continue Reading
Saturday, April 19, 2025–6:20 p.m. -Staff reports- The Rome Alcohol Control Commission will conduct license hearings for two businesses when it meets Monday. Party Time Beverages at 2797C Martha Berry Boulevard and the Chevron Express at 507 Turner McCall Boulevard are both accused of selling alcohol to a person under the age of 21. The…… Continue Reading
Saturday, April 19, 2025–6:00 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Woman charged with identity fraud, theft by deception A 27-year-old Rome woman has been arrested on a felony warrant charging her with identity fraud. According to the warrant: Daisha Arshaun Tutt used the victim’s bank account information to obtain $814.66 in property by deceitful means between…… Continue Reading
Saturday, April 19, 2025–10:50 a.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 Georgia Power held a groundbreaking ceremony Friday afternoon at its new battery complex, which is located on the grounds of the former Plant Hammond coal plant in…… Continue Reading
Satruday, April 19, 2025–10:40 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Two West Rome men and a Garden Lakes man have been charged in an assault and attempted robbery on Burnett Ferry Road. According to Floyd County Jail records: 21-year-old Edgardo Funez-Larios, 17-year-old Orlando Emilio Hernandez, and 17-year-old Cesar Steven Portillo-Rivas entered the residence armed with a…… Continue Reading
![[Photos] Officers volunteer for latest “Floyd County Works” project](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/4/2025/04/19103522/works.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
Saturday, April 19, 2025–10:20 a.m. -Floyd County Police Department- Floyd County Police Department continues its legacy of service to the community. Officers of the Floyd County Police Department recently volunteered their time and efforts to help a citizen in need with our latest “Floyd County Works” project. As a result of a call for service,…… Continue Reading
![[VIDEO] 5th Annual Walk to Support Survivors held in Downtown Rome](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/4/2025/04/18161557/featured-WFA-2025.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
April 18th, 2025 – 3:45 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – The Sexual Assault Center of Northwest Georgia and the Harbor House Child Advocacy Center hosted the 5th annual Walk to Support Survivors Friday afternoon in Downtown Rome. Both organizations collaborated in an effort to raise awareness for Sexual…… Continue Reading
April 17, 2025–9:45 p.m. -Staff reports- The 11-year-old son of a Rome Police Officer has died from injuries he sustained after being struck by a pickup truck in Silver Creek Thursday afternoon. Emergency crews responded to the area of Timberwood Drive and Ramblewood Drive. According to dispatch from Floyd County 911, a school bus driver…… Continue Reading
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