Wednesday, January 1, 2025–2:15 p.m. -Staff reports- Now that the holidays are over, area residents are being reminded that they can recycle those live Christmas trees this coming weekend. “Bring One for the Chipper” is Saturday from 9:00 AM-noon in the Rome Home Depot parking lot on Hicks Drive. Those who bring in their undecorated…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 -News Release- AdventHealth Redmond is proud to announce its recognition as the #4 medium-sized hospital in Georgia by Georgia Trend magazine. This prestigious ranking highlights AdventHealth Redmond’s commitment to delivering exceptional health care services and its dedication to the well-being of Floyd County and the surrounding communities in Northwest Georgia and…… Continue Reading
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Wednesday, January 1, 2025–1:15 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- 2025 is here and as we look ahead to the New Year, we also reflect on 2024 and some of the top stories of the past year, which included campaign visits from both Donald Trump and J.D. Vance, a decision on the location of a new…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, December 31, 2024–12:10 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A Rome man has been charged in an armed robbery that occurred back on December 20 at the City Center Food Mart on Shorter Avenue. According to an arrest warrant: 25-year-old Jacquez D’Anthony Jolly robbed the store at gunpoint, taking $2,500 in cash. Jolly was booked…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, December 31, 2024–12:00 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with aggravated assault A South Rome man is facing charges in connection with an alleged assault on Wilson Avenue back on August 17. According to Floyd County Jail records: 34-year-old Antarious Datrell Brown assaulted a woman by strangling her. Brown is charged with aggravated…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, December 31, 2024–11:50 a.m. -Floyd County Sheriff’s Office- With the recent arrest of Nicholas King, the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office has added another name to their Top 10 Most Wanted. 30-year-old James Daniel Terry (pictured) is wanted on four counts of aggravated cruelty to animals. If anyone has information on his whereabouts, call the…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, December 31, 2024–11:40 a.m. -Staff reports- Some brave souls will take the plunge Tuesday afternoon. The 2025 Cave Spring Polar Plunge is at noon at Rolater Park. Participants will celebrate the New Year with a chilly dive into the natural spring-fed pool. It’s all for a good cause with proceeds supporting the Cave Spring…… Continue Reading
Monday, December 30, 2024–6:15 p.m. -Staff reports- Atrium Health Floyd and Harbin Clinic will partner with the Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation to usher in the New Year with a fireworks show. The fireworks will start at 7:30 p.m. and will be launched from Jackson Hill, allowing more people throughout Rome the opportunity to see the…… Continue Reading
Monday, December 30, 2024–6:10 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with assault, drug possession A Lindale man is facing charges following an alleged assault at his Lakeview Drive home on Sunday. According to Floyd County Jail records: 37-year-old Jeffrey David Lindsey struck a 36-year-old man in the head with the barrel or butt of…… Continue Reading
Monday, December 30, 2024–6:00 p.m. -Gordon County Sheriff’s Office- On Friday evening (December 27), deputy sheriffs responded to a report of an intruder at a private residence on Fox Street. The complainant had discovered an unidentified male hiding in a closet in a juvenile’s bedroom and confronted him about being in the home. The male…… Continue Reading