Thursday, June 12, 2025–11:00 a.m. -News Release- Chief Denise Downer-McKinney announces that an assessor from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) will be in Rome from June 23–26,2025, to conduct an on-site assessment of the Rome Police Department. This evaluation includes a comprehensive review of the department’s policies, procedures, management practices, operations, and…… Continue Reading
Thursday, June 12, 2025–10:50 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A Cedartown man already in the Floyd County Jail has been served with warrants charging him with obscene internet contact with a child and solicitation of sodomy. According to the warrants: 41-year-old John Wesley Fain contacted a minor via Snapchat between May 1 and May 9…… Continue Reading
Thursday, June 12, 2025–10:45 a.m. -News Release- Georgia Highlands College is excited to announce the return of its Annual Youth Fishing Rodeo on Saturday, June 14, at Paris Lake on the Floyd Campus, 3175 Cedartown Hwy, Rome, GA 30161. The event is free and open to all children 15 and under, offering a morning of outdoor…… Continue Reading
Thursday, June 12, 2025–10:40 a.m. -Staff reports- The 50th annual Cave Spring Arts Festival is this weekend at Rolater Park. The event, featuring arts and food vendors, is Saturday from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. “They will have booths offering two-dimensional and three-dimensional art, along with food…… Continue Reading
Thursday, June 12, 2025–10:30 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- WZQZ Radio in Summerville reports that in recent weeks, residents in Chattooga County and neighboring Cherokee and DeKalb Counties in Alabama have experienced an increased number of black bear sightings. According to Adam Hammond with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, bear sightings increase this time…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, June 11, 2025–5:45 p.m. -Staff reports- Rome-Floyd County Firefighters responded to a hazmat leak call at around 3:45 p.m. Wednesday. According to Division Chief Jamie Stone, a container inside Lewis Chemical on Lavender Drive was leaking, and employees moved it outside the building. Firefighters shut off the valve once they arrived on the scene.…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, June 11, 2025–5:15 p.m. -Floyd County News release- An emergency road closure has been announced on Barron Road due to a water main break near the schools. As a result of this significant break, additional repairs will be needed for cross-drains in the area. This will likely result in a closure of the roadway…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, June 11, 2025–11:00 a.m. -Atrium Health Floyd News release- Sisters Emily and Addison Baker both have Type 1 diabetes, and luckily, they also have each other. The determined duo came up with the T-shirt design for this year’s Kiki’s Kids Camp, organized annually by Floyd Healthcare Foundation and held at Darlington School. Their design…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, June 11, 2025–10:55 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of using deceased relative’s ID to sell vehicle scrap A Lindale man is facing charges of theft by taking a motor vehicle, theft by deception, and identity fraud. According to the arrest warrants: 40-year-old James Dewayne Barker used his deceased uncle’s identification to sell…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, June 11, 2025–10:30 a.m. -Georgia Lottery News Release- A Cartersville resident won the $10 million top prize playing the Georgia Lottery’s 500X The Money scratcher. The player claimed their winnings on May 27, and they selected the cash option for $5,200,629. They purchased the lucky ticket at QuikTrip, 105 Old Allatoona Road, Cartersville. Last week, Georgia…… Continue Reading