Monday, August 5, 2024–6:22 p.m. -Calhoun Police report- A teen has been arrested following a deadly shooting Sunday night in Calhoun. The shooting occurred at the Carriage Apartments on Red Bud Road. 17-year-old Lowell Thomas Yancey, of Calhoun, is charged with murder. According to a Calhoun Police Department report: Witnesses stated that Yancy and the…… Continue Reading
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August 5th, 2024 – 3:30 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Georgia Attorney General, Chris Carr, hosted the latest meeting of his statewide Opioid Task Force at GNTC on Monday morning. The primary topic of discussion was how the State is continuing its efforts in the “War on Fentanyl.”…… Continue Reading
Monday, August 5, 2024–12:26 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Report: Man locked woman inside taxi A Rome man is facing a felony count of false imprisonment following his arrest Saturday on Rockmart Highway in Silver Creek. According to Floyd County Jail records: 47-year-old Ernesto Marrouquin Rodrigues held a woman against her will in the back…… Continue Reading
Monday, August 5, 2024–12:18 p.m. -Rome Police Department report- Rome Police are investigating a reported armed robbery early Sunday morning at the South Side Mart on South Broad Street. According to an incident report: An individual dressed in black clothing with gloves, white shoes, and a face cover entered the store at around 4 a.m.…… Continue Reading
Monday, August 5, 2024–10:50 a.m. -News Release- Out of an abundance of caution, Floyd County Public Animal Welfare Services (P.A.W.S.) will remain closed on Monday and Tuesday while awaiting test results regarding a potential health concern to the animals. Staff is taking all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of the animals and visitors by…… Continue Reading
Monday, August 5, 2024–10:37 a.m. -Staff reports- Only minor injuries were reported in a rollover crash during the morning rush hour on Monday. According to Rome Police: A Toyota 4Runner had the green arrow and was turning left onto Turner McCall from Martha Berry. A Chevy Tahoe, traveling north on Second Avenue ran the red…… Continue Reading
Monday, August 5, 2024–9:26 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia’s gas price average declined at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.28 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is 5 cents less than a week ago,4 cents less than a month ago, and 38 cents less than this time last year. It costs…… Continue Reading
Sunday, August 4, 2024–2:40 a.m. -Staff reports- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr will be in Rome Monday to host the latest meeting of his Statewide Opioid Task Force. Carr will be joined by local leaders, law enforcement officials, state agency representatives, and recovery and addiction specialists. at Georgia Northwestern Technical College. The topic will be the…… Continue Reading
Sunday, August 4, 2024–2:30 a.m. -News Release- Work is well underway for the 56th edition of the Knights of Columbus Labor Day Barbecue on Monday, Sept. 2, at Rome Civic Center. Online preorders have begun for bulk carryout-only sales of barbecue, Brunswick stew, chicken, ribs and baked beans. You can order now through Aug. 31…… Continue Reading
Saturday, August 3, 2024–7:00 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of looking up personal information of another without permission A 64-year-old West drone man has been arrested on a felony warrant charging him with computer invasion of privacy. According to the warrant: Rolando Salazar-Morales used a computer or computer network to look up the…… Continue Reading