Category Archives: Floyd County

Multiple businesses in Rome and Floyd County cited for COAM violations

Multiple businesses in Rome and Floyd County cited for COAM violations

Tuesday, February 11, 2025–6:20 p.m. -Rome Police Department News Release- The Georgia Bureau of Investigation Commercial Gambling Unit recently identified violations at 26 local businesses in the City of Rome that operate Coin-Operated Amusement Machines. Additionally, seven businesses in Floyd County were found to be in violation. These violations stemmed from improper cash payouts and…Continue Reading

Man wrongfully convicted of murder sues police, Floyd County

Man wrongfully convicted of murder sues police, Floyd County

Tuesday, February 11, 2025–11:40 a.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 A Floyd County man who spent 26 years in prison claims investigators not only fabricated false evidence but also hid exculpatory evidence during a 1996 investigation that…Continue Reading

Georgia congressman bringing back the Fair Tax

Georgia congressman bringing back the Fair Tax

Tuesday, February 11, 2025–11:30 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- It’s an idea that kind of came and went, but now it appears to be back and pickup up steam. Republican Congressman Earl “Buddy” Carter, who represents Georgia’s 1st District, is pushing House Resolution 25, the Fair Tax Act, which would replace the current tax code…Continue Reading

Arrest reports for February 11

Arrest reports for February 11

Tuesday, February 11, 2025–11:22 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Report: Lindale man punched teen A Lindale man has been arrested on charges of 1st and 3rd-degree cruelty to children. According to the arrest warrant and Floyd County Jail records: 39-year-old Michael Cortez Kent punched a 17-year-old, causing swelling and bruising to the victim’s left cheek.…Continue Reading

VIDEO: ESP Rome talent show raises $90K

VIDEO: ESP Rome talent show raises $90K

Tuesday, February 11, 2025–9:00 a.m. -ESP Rome- ESP (Extra Special People) wants to thank the Rome community for showing up big time for the 2025 Big Hearts Talent Show.  This year’s winners included: Sarah Williams and Henry Maddox Allison Garner and Grant Minton Ivey Sirmans -Winner of People’s Choice raising $15,295.71,  Baylor Beard came in…Continue Reading

Potential for flooding in the forecast

Potential for flooding in the forecast

Tuesday, February 11, 2025–7:50 a.m. -National Weather Service- There is a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 4) for flash flooding and river flooding in north Georgia between Tuesday afternoon and Thursday morning. The potential exists for this risk to be increased to Moderate Risk (Level 3 of 4) with future forecast updates.  A Flood Watch has been issued for…Continue Reading

City Commission eliminates future food-to-drink ratio variances

City Commission eliminates future food-to-drink ratio variances

Monday, February 10, 2025–8:40 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Rome City Commissioners have approved two alcohol ordinance amendments, but the votes were not unanimous. The first amendment prohibits any future variances from Rome’s 50-50 food-to-drink ratio but allows the three current establishments with variances to keep them. Old Havana is able to count tobacco sales…Continue Reading

PFC Dalton Gibbs named Rome PD’s Officer of the Year

PFC Dalton Gibbs named Rome PD’s Officer of the Year

Monday, February 10, 2025–7:47 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- PFC Dalton Gibbs is the Rome City Police Department’s Officer of the Year. Gibbs was honored by the Rome City Commission Monday night. According to the proclamation read by Commissioner Harry Brock, who chairs the city’s public safety committee, Gibbs found himself thrust into a life-threatening…Continue Reading

Arrest reports for February 10

Arrest reports for February 10

Monday, February 10, 2025–10:25 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Two charged with meth trafficking Two Rome residents were arrested during a drug bust on Old Calhoun Road over the weekend. According to Floyd County Jail records: More than a kilo of methamphetamine was discovered during the execution of a search warrant. 42-year-old Marcus Andre Lackey…Continue Reading

Woman arrested following stabbing in North Rome

Woman arrested following stabbing in North Rome

Monday, February 10, 2025–10:20 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A Silver Creek woman was arrested following a reported stabbing on Copeland Street in North Rome Saturday night. According to Floyd County Jail records: 25-year-old Brandi Nicole Shooks used a knife to stab the victim, who sustained wounds to the legs and a slash wound to…Continue Reading