Saturday, August 3, 2024–2:45 p.m. -Staff reports- A Floyd County Sheriff’s Deputy, three former Georgia Department of Corrections officers, and one GDC investigator have been arrested in connection with the assault of an inmate on June 4. According to the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office: The incident occurred at the Floyd County Jail. It involved an…… Continue Reading
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August 3rd, 2024 – 11:45 AM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Saturday morning the 2024 Cops 4 Kids Softball Benefit Tournament took place at the Alto Park baseball fields. This Southern Softball Association tournament serves as a fundraiser for the local Special Olympics. Multiple public service and law enforcement…… Continue Reading
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August 2nd, 2024 – 12:00 AM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Friday Evening the Downtown Rome First Friday Concert Series returned to the Town Green, along with various local food and drink vendors for the public to enjoy. The first musical talent opening group to kick off the night…… Continue Reading
Friday, August 2, 2024–2:10 p.m. -News Release- On Monday, July 29, the cardiothoracic surgery team at AdventHealth Redmond, led by renowned surgeon, Ademola Adeseye, MD, MPH, celebrated 100 robotic lung surgeries since the program’s inception in 2021. The thoracic robotic surgery program at AdventHealth Redmond is the only one of its kind in Northwest Georgia.…… Continue Reading
Friday, August 2, 2024–2:00 p.m. -Floyd County Sheriff’s Office- With his arrest, another name has been added to the list. 25-year-old Tavion James Rosser is wanted for failure to appear in court on original charges of armed robbery and aggravated assault. Remaining Top 10 Most Wanted Walter Andrew Agan (age 31) Aggravated Child Molestation Marquis Brooks (age…… Continue Reading
August 2nd, 2024 – 2:00 PM P.A.W.S. Press Release – Out of an abundance of caution, Public Animal Welfare Services (P.A.W.S.) will remain closed on Friday, August 2, and Saturday, August 3 due to a potential health concern for the animals. Staff has stated that they are taking all necessary precautions to ensure the safety…… Continue Reading
Thursday, August 1, 2024–4:15 p.m. -Floyd County Police- The Floyd County Police Department is investigating a home invasion in the Armuchee area in which two people were injured. The incident occurred on Monday on Old Summerville Road. A senior citizen and her adult daughter were treated for injuries at a local hospital. The incident occurred…… Continue Reading
Thursday, August 1, 2024–4:00 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Woman charged with theft, exploitation of an elder person A Rome woman is accused of stealing more than $28,000 from an elderly person. According to Floyd County Jail records and an arrest warrant: 58-year-old Kimberly Michelle Ferguson had fiduciary duty of the 78-year-old victim’s bank account…… Continue Reading
Thursday, August 1, 2024–3:55 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A 22-year-old East Rome man has been arrested in connection with vehicle break-ins in the Silver Creek area back in November. According to an arrest warrant and Floyd County Jail records: Eric Bernard Hightower Jr. and three others entered multiple vehicles in a subdivision and took…… Continue Reading
Thursday, August 1, 2024–3:50 p.m. -Staff reports- Friday is the first day of a new school year for students in the Rome City School System. Be aware of increased traffic in school zones and keep an eye out for school buses. The Rome Police Department reminds motorists that all vehicles traveling in both directions must…… Continue Reading