Tuesday, June 18, 2024–6:59 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Following a lengthy discussion, the Rome City Commission has approved a request to rezone property on Hardy Avenue and South Broad Street from high density traditional residential to multi-family residential. The applicant is seeking to construct approximately 28 new units and the plan includes the demolition…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, June 18, 2024–11:00 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Inmate facing additional charges An inmate at the Floyd County Jail has been charged with four counts of felony obstruction of officers. According to jail records: 29-year-old William Roberts III refused to give up contraband and follow orders given by the officers. Roberts has been in…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, June 18, 2024–10:22 a.m. -Rachel Hartegan, 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 Floyd County Board of Education approved the final reading for the fiscal year 2025 budget during a called meeting Monday, including a decrease in the tax…… Continue Reading
Monday, June 17, 2024–11:55 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Calhoun man charged with meth trafficking A Calhoun man was arrested after wrecking his vehicle on Kerce Road at Fulton Road in the Kingston area on Sunday. According to Floyd County Jail records: 30-year-old Michael Hunter Garrett was passed out behind the wheel and was suspected…… Continue Reading
Monday, June 17, 2024–9:37 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia’s gas price average is holding steady at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.28 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is a penny less than a week ago, 12 cents less than a month ago, and penny less than this time last…… Continue Reading
Monday, June 17, 2024–9:32 a.m. -News Release- The founding of a new residential development for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, called Amber Grace, was recently celebrated. Located on the Berry College campus, this unique community will provide appropriately supported housing and enrichment programs for these adults, as well as promote meaningful vocational and service…… Continue Reading
-Staff reports- Georgia Department of Transportation crews will close the US 411 bridge from Rome heading toward Cartersville starting Monday. The bridge will be closed for about two weeks while it is repaired. Vehicles traveling from Rome toward Cartersville will take US 27 to US 411 toward Cedartown/Gadsden then turn onto Darlington Drive Southwest to…… Continue Reading
Monday, June 17, 2024–10:36 a.m. -WBHF Radio- On Saturday night, a couple of accidents on I-75 in southern Bartow County shut down the interstate and injured several people. At 8:18, Emerson Police, with Cartersville Fire and Bartow County deputies, went to investigate a crash on I-75 southbound near mile marker 286 (about a mile north…… Continue Reading
Sunday, June 16, 2024–12:30 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission will meet a week early due to the annual Georgia Municipal Association Conference next week. During the caucus, which will start early at 3:45 pm Monday, the commission will tour the new police headquarters and municipal courtroom on Technology Parkway. During the…… Continue Reading
Sunday, June 16, 2024–12:23 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Woman charged with child, animal cruelty A 32-year-old Rome woman was jailed last week at her Skyline Drive home on charges of 2nd and 3rd-degree cruelty to children. According to Floyd County Jail records: Rebeccah Jane Rivera Duke allowed three children to live in unsafe and…… Continue Reading