Tuesday, September 17, 2024–11:00 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with theft, obstruction of officers A Silver Creek man is accused of stealing a vehicle from his former employer. According to Floyd County Jail records: 34-year-old Cody Lee Barron took the rental vehicle, a 2024 Dodge Ram, after being fired. The truck is valued…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, September 17, 2024–11:00 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- The execution of a search warrant at a home on Cotton Avenue last Thursday led to the recovery of 55 grams of cocaine and the arrest of two people on drug trafficking charges. According to the arrest warrants and Floyd County Jail records: 51- year old…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, September 17, 2024–11:00 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A Coosa man is accused of beating a woman with a golf club at his Avery Road apartment Monday night. According to an arrest warrant: 58-year-old Stephen Mark Parker caused numerous injuries to the victim’s head and neck. The injuries were such that Parker made statements…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, September 17, 2024–10:50 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The third time was the charm for the applicant seeking a new beer, wine, and liquor pouring license for 325 Broad Street. On Monday, the Rome Alcohol Control Commission approved the licenses for Guljar Singh who plans to open a new establishment called Peachy Pub in…… Continue Reading
Monday, September 16, 2024–5:00 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Woman accused of stabbing man with a folding knife A West Rome woman was arrested Sunday following a stabbing incident on Fortune Street. According to Floyd County Jail records: 51-year-old Seconda Diane Peyton stabbed a man described as her “partner” with a folding knife and screamed…… Continue Reading
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September 16th, 2024 – 4:55 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor and Video Reporter – Monday afternoon Floyd 911 dispatch received a report that a person had been struck by a van on the pedestrian walkway in front of Publix on Turner McCall Blvd. Rome Police and Fire Department responded to the area…… Continue Reading
September 16th, 2024 – 3:25 PM Georgia Department of Transportation – Weather permitting, GDOT maintenance crews will resurface a portion of I-75 overnight this week. The work will close the left two northbound lanes of the interstate. Motorists should expect delays during the resurfacing. WHEN: Tuesday and Wednesday, September 17 and 18, from 7 p.m. until…… Continue Reading
September 16th, 2024 – 2:10 PM City of Rome Press Release – The City of Rome is informing the public that the track at Barron Stadium will be temporarily closed beginning today for necessary repairs. This closure is due to a water leak discovered beneath the surface of the track. City maintenance crews and consultants…… Continue Reading
September 16th, 2024 – 12:45 PM Floyd County Press Release – The Floyd County Tax Commissioner has announced that the 2024 property tax bills for Rome/Floyd County have been mailed out to residents. Here are a few facts regarding Floyd County property taxes: 1. The due date is November 15th. 2. Floyd County always mails…… Continue Reading
Monday, September 16, 2024–10:00 a.m. -News Release- Great Place To Work® and Fortune have selected Coosa Valley Credit Union for the 2024 Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance™ List. This is Coosa Valley Credit Union’s 2nd time being named to this prestigious list, and this year is the only Georgia financial institution in the small or medium category to…… Continue Reading