Sunday, June 30, 2024–6:31 p.m. -Michelle Mills, Rome News-Tribune- This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com The Lindale community sparked to life in early celebration of Independence Day on Saturday. Families, entrepreneurs, old timers, and motor enthusiasts gathered to swap stories, rev engines,…… Continue Reading
Sunday, June 30, 2024–6:03 p.m. -Calhoun Times- This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com A pair of former Calhoun school system employees are accused of sexual contact with students, according to authorities. According to Gordon County Superior Court documents, Railey Greeson and Brooklyn…… Continue Reading
Sunday, June 30, 2024–5:57 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Alabama man charged with theft by taking A Centre, Alabama man was recently booked into the Floyd County Jail on a felony warrant charging him with theft by taking. According to the warrant: 48-year-old Phillip Keith McCollum took four vehicles from a location on Cunningham Road…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, June 25, 2024–11:16 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged in assault at prison that occurred last year A Clarksville, Tennessee man is accused of being involved in an assault at the Floyd County Prison on September 18 of last year. According to an arrest warrant: An inmate was knocked to the floor after…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, June 25, 2024–11:12 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Police Department could soon have a new tool to help them investigate crimes against children. Floyd County Police Chief Mark Wallace recently told the county’s public safety committee the department would like to seek a grant through a private 501c3 organization called “Defenders…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, June 25, 2024–10:48 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The National Weather Service is warning that it could be a very active hurricane season this year. Emergency Management Agencies and public utilities across Georgia are already getting prepared, even those that are inland, like Rome and Floyd County. “As far as we are concerned, we…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, June 25, 2024–7:12 a.m. -Staff reports- Authorities say the gun that was used in a deadly shooting Sunday night in Shannon had been stolen. According to Floyd County Jail records: 22-year-old Tyler Michael Zacher and 20-year-old Jayden Patrick Fiorito entered a Hyundai Sonata and a Chevy Silverado on Pippin Place and took a Glock…… Continue Reading
Monday, June 24, 2024–6:31 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission will hold public hearings for a number of rezoning requests and special use permits when they meet Tuesday. A special use permit is being sought for a wedding and event venue at 965 Fosters Mill Road. The Rome-Floyd County Planning Commission voted…… Continue Reading
Monday, June 24, 2024–6:11 p.m. -Floyd County Police- It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our loyal Officer and companion K9 Lieutenant Blaze. She was a longtime Veteran of the Rome-Floyd Special Operations Group, serving our region diligently as an Explosives Detection K9 for 8 years before recently retiring from service in…… Continue Reading
Monday, June 24, 2024–11:57 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices dipped another two cents compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.26 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is also 12 cents less than a month ago, and 3 cents less than this time last year. It costs drivers an average…… Continue Reading