Thursday, April 10, 2025–11:15 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Woman accused of making threats A Rome woman was jailed Wednesday on charges of terroristic threats and acts following an incident on Maple Road in Lindale. According to Floyd County Jail records: 35-year-old Rachel Faye Garrett threatened to shoot a woman in the face. She then…… Continue Reading
Thursday, April 10, 2025–11:10 a.m. -Staff reports- It’s time to take a trip across the big pond this weekend, as the Northwest Georgia Winds presents the 25th annual Across the Pond Celtic gala this Saturday. The free concert gets underway at 4 p.m. at the Rome City Auditorium and will feature the music of Ireland…… Continue Reading
Thursday, April 10, 2025–11:05 a.m. -News Release- A beloved community tradition for garden enthusiasts and history lovers alike returns this weekend. The Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home’s annual Herb and Plant Sale takes place at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds on April 12-13, 2025, with an exclusive Members-Only Preview Sale on April 11. Herb and Plant Sale…… Continue Reading
Thursday, April 10, 2025–10:57 a.m. -Staff reports- The Rome City Commission will hold a called meeting on Friday. Commissioners will go into an executive session to discuss real estate. That is the only item on the agenda. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. at Rome City Hall.… Continue Reading
Thursday, April 10, 2025–8:47 a.m. -News Release- AdventHealth Redmond is excited to announce that AdventHealth Medical Group Cardiology at Cedartown will open on April 14. The Cedartown cardiology office is the seventh cardiology practice to open as part of AdventHealth’s heart care network. It is located within AdventHealth Medical Group Family and Internal Medicine at…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, April 9, 2025–7:10 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- A discussion regarding a non-compliant handicapped ramp in front of a Broad Street business evolved into a wider discussion regarding accessibility in downtown Rome during Wednesday’s Rome Public Works, Traffic, Transit and Trails Committee meeting. According to Rome Public Works Director Chris Jenkins, the ramp in…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, April 9, 2025–7:05 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A Rome man is facing multiple charges after police say he forged stolen checks. According to the arrest warrants and Floyd County Jail records: 39-year old Billy Joe Chambers II took the checks and made some of them out to himself, obtaining cash. Three were for…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, April 9, 2025–7:00 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Report: Man assaulted woman, cursed at 911 operator A 41-year-old Rome man is facing an aggravated assault charge following his arrest early Wednesday at his Acadia Drive home. According to Floyd County Jail records: Michael Gregory Smith put his hands around a woman’s throat, strangling her.…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, April 9, 2025–6:55 p.m. -WBHF Radio- A third person has been arrested in the Wellmade Industries labor trafficking investigation. Cartersville Resident Jia Jun Lu,54, was taken into custody at the Bartow County Jail on April 5th. Lu was charged with one count of trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude. Lu’s arrest came…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, April 9, 2025–6:51 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 Rome-Floyd Development Authority President and CEO Missy Kendrick is leaving the authority to take a similar job in Columbus. Kendrick has been with the authority for almost…… Continue Reading
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