Sunday, June 4, 2023–2:15 p.m. -Georgia State Patrol- The Georgia State Patrol responded to a fatal crash involving a pedestrian on I-75 in Gordon County Saturday. According to the GSP: The incident occurred at around 12:08 p.m. near mile marker 310. 78-year-old Oscar George Washam of Cobb County had pulled over onto the shoulder of…… Continue Reading
Sunday, June 4, 2023–1:31 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Two Rome men were arrested Friday on charges of aggravated assault, criminal damage to property, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime after gunshots were fired in the area of Park Homes on Reservoir Street. According to Floyd County Jail records: 21-year-old…… Continue Reading
Sunday, June 4, 2023–1:05 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome-Floyd County Planning Commission has approved an amendment to the Unified Land Development Code reflecting changes made by House Bill 1405; amending Georgia’s zoning procedures law. One change increases the public notification period from a minimum of 15 days to 30 days before a public…… Continue Reading
Sunday, June 4, 2023–1:02 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with aggravated assault A 23-year-old Rome man was arrested early Sunday after he allegedly put a gun to another victim’s head and threatened to kill him. According to Floyd County Jail records: Lary Lorenzo Lopez-Pelico is charged with a felony count of aggravated assault.…… Continue Reading
Sunday, June 4, 2023–1:02 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with aggravated assault A 23-year-old Rome man was arrested early Sunday after he allegedly put a gun to another victim’s head and threatened to kill him. According to Floyd County Jail records: Lary Lorenzo Lopez-Pelico is charged with a felony count of aggravated assault.…… Continue Reading
Sunday, June 4, 2023–12:56 p.m. -John Bailey, Rome News-Tribune- A trial between the city of Rome, carpet manufacturers, and chemical companies in a water pollution lawsuit has been officially canceled after all parties agreed to settle out of court on Friday. That means approximately 500 prospective jurors were notified Friday they’d not be serving jury…… Continue Reading
Sunday, June 4, 2023–12:49 p.m. David Crowder, WRGA News- The 2022 season of the First Friday Concert Series got off to a rocking start on Friday. A huge crowd turned out to dance and enjoy the music of Party Nation on the Town Green in downtown Rome. The concert series continues on July 7 with…… Continue Reading
Sunday, June 4, 2023–12:45 p.m. -News Release- As Mental Health Awareness Month ends, the local nonprofit and mental health clubhouse, Elevation House, celebrates a successful inaugural event with Taste of Rome 2023. On May 16, Taste of Rome welcomed nearly 400 guests to the Courtyard by Marriott Rome Riverwalk for an evening that (along with the…… Continue Reading
Friday, June 2, 2023–11:50 a.m. -Floyd County jail records- Two Rome men are facing charges in connection with a shooting incident on Brandon Lane off Smith Road that occurred late Wednesday evening. According to Floyd County Jail records: 28-year-old Trayron Marquez Bexley and 20-year-old Tahiri Durand Tolbert were part of a group that was present…… Continue Reading
Friday, June 2, 2023–11:31 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Paulding County teen charged with sexual battery against a minor in Floyd County A teen from Dallas, Georgia has been arrested on a felony warrant charging him with sexual battery against a child under the age of 16. According to the warrant on file at the…… Continue Reading