December 5, 2023–12:20 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Children can have their photos made with Santa Claus Friday, as Restoration Lindale hosts Selfies with Santa. Friday’s event is from 5 until 7 p.m. at the Lindale Train Viewing Platform, according to Tim Reynolds with Restoration Lindale. “Santa will be set up in the platform,” he…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, December 5, 2023–12:05 p.m. -Floyd County Police News Release- The Floyd County Police Department and Governor’s Office of Highway Safety are asking everyone to make the holidays merry by making the decision to never drive after drinking. The Floyd County Police Department is joining sheriff’s offices, police departments, and the Georgia State Patrol to…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, December 5, 2023–11:55 a.m. -Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation- Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation has three big Holiday happenings lined up for Saturday, Dec. 16 at Ridge Ferry Park. It all starts at noon with the 2023 version of the Candy Cane Hunt where kids age 12 and under are invited to come out and hunt…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, December 5, 2023–10:40 a.m. -Rome Police Department report- Rome Police responded to a reported armed robbery early Monday at the North Broad Food Mart. According to a Rome Police report: Video footage showed a man in a mask going behind the counter and pointing a handgun at the store clerk. The suspect can be…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, December 5, 2023–10:39 a.m. -Rome Police Department report- A Lindale man was arrested during a traffic stop on North Avenue Monday. According to a Rome Police Department report: A vehicle driven by 22-year-old Trenton Darvier Davis was stopped on North Avenue at Calhoun Avenue because its headlights were out. When asked if he had…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, December 5, 2023–10:32 a.m. -Rome Police Department- Rome Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who skipped out on his bill at a West Rome restaurant on Sunday. According to a Rome Police Department report: A younger white male and female entered King Claw on Shorter Avenue, sat down at…… Continue Reading
December 4th, 2023 – 4:50 PM Rome Police Department – The Rome Police Department has shared some tips to avoid social media scams during this holiday season: – If you are buying items from someone you do not know, do not pay for the item until you see it in person. If the seller pressures…… Continue Reading
December 4th, 2023 – 4:20 PM Georgia Department of Justice – The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) will host a Career Fair on December 7, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., in Floyd County at the Bob Richards Regional Youth Detention Center. DJJ is looking to hire Juvenile Correctional Officers, Counselors, Teachers, and Food…… Continue Reading
Monday, December 4, 2023–11:57 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Woman accused of breaking into home A 39-year-old Trion woman has been arrested in the burglary of a home on Huffaker Road Sunday. According to Floyd County Jail records: Joanna Marie Doan entered the residence by breaking a window. She then took keys, a cell phone,…… Continue Reading
Monday, December 4, 2023–11:55 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A Rome teen has been charged in a home invasion that occurred back on November 18 at an apartment on Smith Street. According to an arrest warrant and Floyd County Jail records: 17-year-old Treylin Maleek Burge was brandishing a firearm when he took a purse from…… Continue Reading