Saturday, April 12, 2025–10:50 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Two people were arrested following the execution of a search warrant at a home on Hooper Avenue in Lindale on Thursday. According to Floyd County Jail records: Rome-Floyd Metro Task Force officers recovered methamphetamine, digital scales, and smoking devices. 43-year old Dana Marie Wise of Lindale…… Continue Reading
Saturday, April 12, 2025–10:00 p.m. -News Release- The Rome/Floyd Metro Task Force executed a search warrant at 108 Holly Street in Lindale on Friday and arrested six people on drug charges. According to a news release: 1.4 pounds of marijuana, digital scales, 100 Oxycodone tablets, 56 fentanyl tablets, one firearm, and over $60,000 were seized.…… Continue Reading
Monday, April 14, 2025–8:45 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Warnings were issued starting Monday for the new speed enforcement cameras in the West Central School Zone on Lavender Drive. The City of Rome is partnering with RedSpeed to enhance school zone safety in that area. This is the third school zone in the city to…… Continue Reading
Saturday, April 12, 2025–9:15 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Plans are moving forward to purchase property on Riverside Parkway for a new Rome City Police Department headquarters. On Friday, the city commission voted to authorize the City of Rome to execute an option to purchase the 2.6-acre site, located at the corner of Riverside Parkway and Riverside…… Continue Reading
Saturday, April 12, 2025–9:00 p.m. -National Weather Service- A Frost Advisory is in effect from 2 a.m. until 9 a.m. Sunday for Floyd, Bartow, Chattooga, Gordon, Polk, and Paulding Counties. Temperatures between 33 and 36 will result in frost formation in portions of north-central and northwest Georgia. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor…… Continue Reading
Friday, April 11, 2025–7:50 a.m. -Staff reports- Today is the final day of advance in-person voting for the runoff election to decide who will fill the Post 4 seat on the Floyd County Commission. You can vote today from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Floyd County Elections Center, located at 18 East 12th…… Continue Reading
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
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