Tuesday, May 14, 2024–10:43 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission has approved a rezoning request for 14 town houses on the North Broad Extension. The application was tabled during the commission’s last meeting, following a public hearing. Rome-Floyd County Planning Director Brice Wood told the commission Monday that the developer has come…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, May 14, 2024–10:30 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man arrested in attempted stabbing A South Rome man was arrested Monday after he allegedly tried to stab another man with a kitchen knife. According to Floyd County Jail records: 57-year-old Billy Robert Kelly Jr. attempted to stab the victim in the abdomen during a fight…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, May 14, 2024–10:22 a.m. -Floyd County Sheriff’s Office- With the arrests over the weekend of Stevelle Lavelle Henderson and Fernando Willie Mills III — two of Floyd County’s “Most Wanted” — two more names have been added to the list. According to the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office: 41-year-old Mario Geoffrey Josey is wanted on charges…… Continue Reading
Monday, May 13, 2024–7:41 p.m. -Adam Carey, 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 Georgia State Patrol arrested 33 people on charges of driving under the influence in Floyd and Bartow counties on Friday and Saturday nights. This past weekend…… Continue Reading
Monday, May 13, 2024–11:41 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with aggravated assault, felony obstruction A Silver Creek man was arrested over the weekend at his Jack Street residence after he allegedly pointed a knife at a family member. According to Floyd County Jail records: 31-year-old Jarred Kyle Graham presented the knife to prevent…… Continue Reading
Monday, May 13, 2024–10:20 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission conducted a first reading for a new coin-operated amusement machine ordinance on Monday, and it will be the Floyd County Commission’s turn to do the same on Tuesday. The county ordinance is set for first reading Tuesday with a vote coming at…… Continue Reading
Monday, May 13, 2024–10:10 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices decreased compared to a week ago. The average on Monday was $3.41 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is 5 cents less than a week ago, 1 cent less than a month ago, but 15 cents more than this time last year. t costs drivers an average…… Continue Reading
Monday, May 13, 2024–10:00 a.m. -Staff reports- The Rome Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday at the Rome City Schools College and Career Academy located at 990 Veterans Memorial Highway, The caucus begins at 4:00 p.m. in Room A201 and the regular meeting will start at 5:45 p.m. in Room A201.…… Continue Reading
Sunday, May 13, 2024–2:04 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- A coin-operated amusement machine ordinance is set for first reading during Monday’s Rome City Commission meeting. In February, the commission implemented a six-month moratorium on new permits for stores that house the gaming machines to do research on the issue and to have the city attorney…… Continue Reading
Saturday, May 11, 2024–8:50 p.m. -ACCG News Release- Floyd County Commission Chair Allison Watters was recently elected to serve on the 2024- 2025 Association County Commissioners of Georgia Board of Managers. Watters will represent the ACCG as an At-Large Representative covering the whole state. “We are excited to welcome our newly installed Board of Managers,…… Continue Reading