Category Archives: Local News
Man jailed following robbery and police chase in West Rome Wednesday
Thursday, January 25, 2024–9:07 a.m.-Staff reports-Nicholas Dimetrious Alexander ButtsA man involved in a reported robbery and chase in West Rome Wednesday remains in the Floyd County Jail witho...
Jan 25, 2024
Floyd County could see millage rate increase in 2024
Wednesday, January 24, 2024–10:58 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 ...
Jan 24, 2024
Sen. Jason Anavitarte proposes Tort Reform protections for gun manufacturers and property owners
Wednesday, January 24, 2024–3:57 p.m.-News Release-Jason AnavitarteChairman of the Senate Majority Caucus, Senator Jason Anavitarte (R - Dallas) announced his intention to introduce the "Second ...
Jan 24, 2024
Pair charged with aggravated child molestation
Wednesday, January 24, 2024–3:46 p.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Two people were arrested at their Tom Bing Road home Tuesday on charges of child molestation and aggravated child molestation.Acco...
Jan 24, 2024
Fugitive apprehended after cross-state vehicle pursuit
January 22nd, 2024 – 3:00 PMPolk County Sheriff’s Office –(Tommy Cecil Rose Jr. Arrested – Contributed photo)The following information was released by the Polk County Sheriff&#...
Jan 22, 2024
Arrest reports for January 22
Monday, January 22, 2024–12:35 p.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Man accused of possessing stolen firearms, filing false report of a crimeA Rome man is accused of possessing two stolen firearms as ...
Jan 22, 2024
Suspect in other robberies charged with robbing Latina Food Mart on Shorter Avenue
Monday, January 22, 2024–12:30 p.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Edward Louis CrowderMore charges for a 53-year-old Rome man arrested in several armed robberies.According to arrest warrants:Edward ...
Jan 22, 2024
Arrest made in connection with an explosive device, domestic violence
January 22nd, 2024 -12:00 PMGordon County Sheriff’s Office –Gordon County Sheriff Mitch Ralston reports that an arrest has been made in connection with a domestic violence incident that in...
Jan 22, 2024
GCSO responds to ‘shots fired’ call
Sunday, January 21, 2024–10:03 a.m.-Gordon County Sheriff’s Office-Gordon County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a 'shots fired" call at around 10 p.m. at a residence on Meadowlark Lane ne...
Jan 21, 2024
City Commission to consider rezoning as part of North Rome townhouse development
Sunday, January 21, 2024–9:34 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Rome City Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for property in North Rome when they meet on Monda...
Jan 21, 2024
