October 6th, 2025 – 2:58 PM U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Georgia – Shane Jacquces Barfield, a multi-convicted felon and domestic abuser, has been sentenced to federal prison for unlawfully possessing a firearm that he shot at local law enforcement. “Dangerous felons like Barfield forfeit the right to bear arms,” said U.S. Attorney Theodore…… Continue Reading
Thursday, November 6, 2025–12:10 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A Rockmart man was booked into the Floyd County Jail on Wednesday on charges dating back to August 1, 2020. According to an arrest warrant and Floyd County Jail records: 53-year-old Billy Lee Bryd Jr. failed to signal while turning into the parking lot of the…… Continue Reading
Thursday, November 6, 2025–11:55 a.m. -News Release- A kindergarten class at Main Elementary heard all about Zara the Zebra. Another class puzzled over why a pumpkin was blue. And another wondered how a seed managed to grow so big. As guest readers opened books for kindergarten classes in all of Rome City Schools’ elementary schools…… Continue Reading
Thursday, November 6, 2025–11:45 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Three women were arrested on drug charges during a traffic stop on East Second Avenue on Wednesday. According to Floyd County Jail records: Police found 132 oxycodone pills and a small bag of marijuana. During the traffic stop, two of the pills were thrown out of…… Continue Reading
Thursday, November 6, 2025–11:15 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The 2025 Rome International Film Festival is underway. This year’s event features a huge lineup of films, informational sessions, and more. Full Schedule Tickets Of course, there will be photo ops on the red carpet. “There will be a red carpet every single evening of the…… Continue Reading
Thursday, November 6, 2025–10:30 a.m. -Floyd County jail records- Man charged with battery, child cruelty A homeless man was arrested on Wednesday following an incident on Nelson Street in Silver Creek. According to Floyd County Jail records: 55-year-old Anthony Stephen Baxter forced entry into the residence, hitting a 30-year-old woman with the door, causing a…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 -Bill Crane- Settled back in 1892, Tucker was a prosperous town, in east central DeKalb County. Along the main rail line heading east out of Atlanta, it had a Main Street, prominent local businesses in the same family for generations like Cofer Brothers and Matthews Cafeteria, and its own High School…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, November 5, 2025–11:45 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome-Floyd County Planning Commission will hear a proposed ordinance amendment on Thursday that places restrictions on the development and operation of convenience gas stations and convenience stores. In June, both the Rome City and Floyd County Commissions imposed a six-month moratorium on the issuance of…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, November 5, 2025–11:35 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome-Floyd County Planning Commission will consider a special use permit for a proposed solar farm at 197 Isbell Road in Silver Creek when it meets Thursday afternoon. CTEC Solar plans to lease the 25 acres for the solar farm and would sell power via Georgia…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, November 5, 2025–11:10 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- We are less than a week from Veterans Day, and once again this year, a parade will be held prior to the annual service at Myrtle Hill Cemetery. According to Steve Rood with the Georgia Department of Veterans Office in Cedartown, those wanting to be in…… Continue Reading