Sunday, October 27, 2024–7:25 p.m. -Gordon County Sheriff’s Office- At approximately 9 am on October 25, the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office received a report from the administration at Swain Elementary School of a physical incident involving a fourth-grade student and a substitute teacher. Deputies from the Sheriff’s School Resource Officers Unit immediately initiated an investigation…… Continue Reading
Sunday, October 27, 2024–6:00 p.m. -Staff reports- Floyd County Public Works is closing Blacks Bluff Road at Brushy Branch on Monday morning. The portion of the road is being closed for repairs to a wall on the bridge. Floyd County Public Works Director Michael Skeen talked about the repairs during a Transportation Policy Committee meeting last…… Continue Reading
Monday, October 29, 2024–6:30 p.m. –Staff reports– Rome Police are continuing their investigation into an apparent murder in East Rome. On Sunday morning, officers responded to the Sunoco at 2309 Maple Avenue and located a man on the concrete in the parking lot beside the store. It was apparent the man had lost a massive…… Continue Reading
Friday, October 25, 2024–11:38 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Woman charged with kidnapping A 38-year-old Shannon woman is accused of kidnapping another woman. According to Floyd County Jail records: Deidra Diana Reed threatened to kill the victim and also prevented the woman from leaving the Burlington Road residence. Reed physically moved the victim, pinning her…… Continue Reading
Thursday, October 24, 2024–8:40 p.m. -News Release- The YMCA of Rome and Floyd County’s Grizzard Park was inspired by a visit to another community’s youth sports facility and sparked the question, “Why not in Rome” The Y’s Grizzard Park started with a mission to serve Rome, Floyd County, and the surrounding communities by providing a…… Continue Reading
Thursday, October 24, 2024–6:30 p.m. -Staff reports- In-person advance voting for the November 5 General Election continues until Friday, November 1, and registered voters in Floyd County can cast their ballots this weekend. Early voting will be available on Saturday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 until 5 p.m. at the…… Continue Reading
Thursday, October 24, 2024–6:30 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- For 60 years, the Chiaha Harvest Fair has brought together many talented artisans and craftsmen from the Rome/Floyd County region, and beyond, for a wonderful fall weekend. This year’s event is Saturday and Sunday at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds. The hours are 10 a.m. until 5…… Continue Reading
Thursday, October 24, 2024–10:45 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- 27 bands from as far north as Nashville, Tennessee to as far south as Auburn, Alabama will be in Rome Saturday for the annual Peach State Marching Festival Saturday at Barron Stadium. The opening ceremony is at 9:30 in the morning and the performances will take…… Continue Reading
Thursday, October 24, 2024–10:40 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Woman charged with theft An Adairville woman has been charged in the theft of several items from a location on Angel Road in Cave Spring. According to an arrest warrant: 47-year-old Nakia Marie Nelson and another individual took a generator and a chainsaw back on July…… Continue Reading
Thursday, October 24, 2024–8:40 a.m. -Georgia Department of Labor- Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.2 percent in September, down eight-tenths of a percent over-the-month. A year ago, the rate was 2.8 percent. “This fall, unemployment rates are dropping all across Georgia,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “While some…… Continue Reading