Thursday, October 31, 2024–11:23 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Two arrested in a drug bust in Southeast Rome Rome-Floyd Metro Task Force officers executed a search warrant at a residence on East Glover Street on Wednesday and arrested two men on drug charges. According to Floyd County Jail records: 21-year-old Tavarian Dequan Jackson and 20-year-old…… Continue Reading
Thursday, October 31, 2024–9:53 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A former teacher with the Floyd County School System has been arrested and charged with three counts of felony 1st-degree cruelty to children. According to the arrest warrants: Between September 2 and September 13, 51-year-old Lynn Katherine Allen Mitchell rolled a 4-year-old, special needs, non-verbal child…… Continue Reading
October 30th, 2024 – 4:40 PM WRGA Staff Reports – In an exciting lead-up to Election Day, the popular “Breakfast with Friends” segment from Fox & Friends will broadcast live from Eggs Up Grill in Rome, GA on Monday, November 4, 2024. Georgia voters are invited to share their thoughts and discuss top election issues…… Continue Reading
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October 30th, 2024 – 3:45 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – A logging truck overturned Wednesday afternoon near the intersection of Redmond Circle and Garden Lakes Boulevard, spilling logs onto the median and pedestrian walkway. Rome Police blocked one outside lane of Redmond Circle as crews worked to clear…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, October 30, 2024–12:30 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with child cruelty A Silver Creek man was arrested at his Nelson Street residence Tuesday on five counts of 2nd-degree cruelty to children. According to an arrest warrant and Floyd County Jail records: 31-year-old Frederick Jamal Hughes deprived the children in the home of…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, October 30, 2024–12:20 p.m. -Staff reports- The Rome International Film Festival kicks off Thursday at the DeSoto Theatre. The day one schedule includes a Trick-Or-Treat Red Carpet for Kids at 4 p.m. to be followed by a free screening of “It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown” at 5:15. At 7 p.m. there will be…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, October 30, 2024–12:00 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Thursday is Halloween and children will be out and about trick-or-treating, so safety should be a top priority for both motorists and pedestrians. Chris Fincher with Floyd County Emergency Management suggests participating in one of Halloween events in a more controlled environment such as the Downtown…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, October 30, 2024–11:48 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Thursday is Halloween and the annual Downtown Rome Trick-or-Treat is from 3 until 5 p.m. According to Sammi Spangler, marketing coordinator for Downtown Rome, Broad Street businesses will set up booths giving away candy to children 12 and under. “Some of them were going to have…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, October 29, 2024–6:20 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Rome City Commissioners got a trails update during their Monday caucus session and heard about plans for a possible new feature at Ridgeferry Park that would surely be a hit for local cycling enthusiasts. “We’re planning to build a pump track,” said Commissioner Jamie Doss during…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, October 29, 2024–12:40 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged in theft of tip jar A South Rome man is accused of taking the tip jar from a local restaurant. According to Floyd County Jail records: 33-year-old Deqwan Keith Stafford took the jar containing $400 in cash and change from Chef Chen on Riverbend…… Continue Reading