Category Archives: Local News

Man accused of molesting 5-year old

Man accused of molesting 5-year old

Monday, June 24, 2024–11:30 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A 39-year-old Silver Creek man arrested at his Rockmart Road home on June 15 on charges of criminal trespass and battery is now facing additional charges of aggravated child molestation and aggravated sexual battery. According to Floyd County Jail records: Dennis Edward Frechette committed an indecent…Continue Reading

Arrest reports for June 24

Arrest reports for June 24

Monday, June 24, 2024–11:00 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Woman arrested on felony theft warrant A Rome woman has been arrested on a felony warrant charging her with theft by taking. According to the warrant: The girlfriend of 40-year-old Annemarie Cintron sent the victim a voice message on Facebook admitting that Cintron had taken several…Continue Reading

Two sustain gunshot wounds in Shannon Sunday, one dead

Two sustain gunshot wounds in Shannon Sunday, one dead

Monday, June 24, 2024–9:21 a.m. -Staff reports- Floyd County Police are investigating a shooting incident in the Shannon area Sunday evening that left one young man wounded and another dead. According to Floyd County Police Public Affairs Director Michael Bell, police were told that one of the men grabbed a gun from another person and…Continue Reading

Floyd County elections board to hold a called meeting Monday

Floyd County elections board to hold a called meeting Monday

Sunday, June 23, 2024–4:51 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Board of Elections & Registration will hold a Special Called Meeting on Monday to certify the results of the June 18 runoff election. The only contest in Floyd County was on the Democrat ballot for Congress in the 14th District. Unofficially, Shawn Harris received…Continue Reading

Arrest reports for June 223

Arrest reports for June 223

Sunday, June 23, 2024–4:37 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Former prison inmate facing charge for 2023 incident A former inmate at the Floyd County Prison has been arrested on a warrant charging him with possession of items prohibited for inmates. According to the warrant: 28-year-old Shcharansky Tenio Antoine Cooper of Atlanta obtained an Acer Chromebook…Continue Reading

Charges filed in fatal Polk County wreck

Charges filed in fatal Polk County wreck

Saturday, June 22, 2024–8:53 p.m. -Jeremy Stewart, Polk Standard Journal- This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com A Resaca man is charged with second-degree vehicular homicide after authorities say he caused a fatal wreck on Rome Highway in Polk County on Thursday evening.…Continue Reading

Guilty plea entered in East Rome murder and mutilation case

Guilty plea entered in East Rome murder and mutilation case

Saturday, June 22, 2023–8:35 p.m. -John Bailey, 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 sentencing date has been set after a Rome man pleaded guilty Thursday to killing and mutilating a Cumming man at an East Rome home. Brandon Christopher…Continue Reading

New state law regarding permits for fireworks goes into effect July 1

New state law regarding permits for fireworks goes into effect July 1

Thursday, June 20, 2024–4:51 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- A new state law goes into effect on July 1 regarding permits for fireworks displays. Senate Bill 417 requires permits be issued by the fire department instead of the magistrate court. According to Floyd County Public Safety Division Director John Blaylock, the county commission will also…Continue Reading

EMA’s Weather SAFE event will be held Saturday

EMA’s Weather SAFE event will be held Saturday

Thursday, June 20, 2024–11:40 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The public can learn more about emergency preparedness and the different types of storms we can see in our area during a special event on Saturday at the Floyd County Emergency Management Agency Headquarters. The cookout and weather science discussion will feature WSB Meteorologist Christina Edwards.…Continue Reading