Thursday, November 6, 2025–11:45 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Three women were arrested on drug charges during a traffic stop on East Second Avenue on Wednesday. According to Floyd County Jail records: Police found 132 oxycodone pills and a small bag of marijuana. During the traffic stop, two of the pills were thrown out of…… Continue Reading
Thursday, November 6, 2025–11:15 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The 2025 Rome International Film Festival is underway. This year’s event features a huge lineup of films, informational sessions, and more. Full Schedule Tickets Of course, there will be photo ops on the red carpet. “There will be a red carpet every single evening of the…… Continue Reading
Thursday, November 6, 2025–10:40 a.m. -News Release- Jayden Allen has been chosen to represent Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) at the Dinah Culbreath Wayne EAGLE (Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education) Leadership Institute state competition, March 9-11, 2026, at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia. The Leadership Institute recognizes and honors those students who…… Continue Reading
Thursday, November 6, 2025–10:30 a.m. -Floyd County jail records- Man charged with battery, child cruelty A homeless man was arrested on Wednesday following an incident on Nelson Street in Silver Creek. According to Floyd County Jail records: 55-year-old Anthony Stephen Baxter forced entry into the residence, hitting a 30-year-old woman with the door, causing a…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, November 5, 2025–11:45 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome-Floyd County Planning Commission will hear a proposed ordinance amendment on Thursday that places restrictions on the development and operation of convenience gas stations and convenience stores. In June, both the Rome City and Floyd County Commissions imposed a six-month moratorium on the issuance of…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, November 5, 2025–11:35 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome-Floyd County Planning Commission will consider a special use permit for a proposed solar farm at 197 Isbell Road in Silver Creek when it meets Thursday afternoon. CTEC Solar plans to lease the 25 acres for the solar farm and would sell power via Georgia…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, November 5, 2025–11:10 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- We are less than a week from Veterans Day, and once again this year, a parade will be held prior to the annual service at Myrtle Hill Cemetery. According to Steve Rood with the Georgia Department of Veterans Office in Cedartown, those wanting to be in…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, November 5, 2025–10:55 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Report: Man makes threat over loud music A Silver Creek man was arrested on Tuesday after he was reportedly heard on a recorded 911 line threatening multiple times to shoot someone. According to Floyd County Jail records: 67-year-old Willis Eugene Luallen made the threat in response…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, November 4, 2025–10:35 p.m. -News Release- Georgia’s Rome Film & Entertainment Alliance is hosting a free educational workshop, Breaking Into Acting in Georgia, on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at PAM Studios, located at 512 Broad Street, Rome, GA. This exciting event will feature a panel of industry professionals, including: Have you ever…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, November 4, 2025–10:30 p.m. -News Release- This Veterans Day, November 11, AdventHealth will give thanks to the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces by offering free meals at several community locations. Veterans are invited to join us at the following times and places: · Bojangles, Chatsworth | 7:00 am to…… Continue Reading