Monday, October 27, 2025–10:10 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man facing meth possession charge An East Rome man is facing a felony possession of methamphetamine charge following his arrest on Sunday. According to Floyd County Jail records: 31-year-old Austin William Martin, of a High Street address, was found with suspected meth in his vehicle. He…… Continue Reading
Sunday, October 26, 2025–3:10 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- It’s the final week of early voting. City of Rome voters are choosing between five candidates seeking three seats in Ward Two on the city commission. The candidates are Elaina Beeman, Jamie Doss, Jill Fisher, Vic Hixon, and Randy Quick. Nine candidates are vying for seven…… Continue Reading
Sunday, October 26, 2025–2:50 p.m. -News Release- The City of Rome Employee Engagement Committee has announced the inaugural City Department Pumpkin Decorating Contest; the public is invited to join in the fun by voting for their favorite pumpkin masterpiece. Location: Rome City Hall, 601 Broad StreetVoting Period: Now through 3:00 p.m. on October 31How to Vote: $1 = 1 Vote…… Continue Reading
Sunday, October 26, 2025–2:45 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission will consider revoking the beer package license at the K&A Mart on Maple Avenue when it meets on Monday. The Rome Alcohol Control Commission is recommending the revocation and a $2,000 fine following two incidents at the store that occurred during the…… Continue Reading
Sunday, October 26, 2025–2:40 p.m. -Georgia State Patrol- A 17-year-old Cartersville High School student was transported to the hospital with a serious leg injury following an accident near the school on Friday. According to the Georgia State Patrol: The student was allegedly running from school administrators and ran across Highway 41. The student ran into…… Continue Reading
Sunday, October 26, 2025–2:40 p.m. -News Release- The Georgia Department of Agriculture, together with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS), has confirmed a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) at a commercial poultry operation in Gordon County, Georgia. This marks the third confirmed HPAI case in a commercial…… Continue Reading
Sunday, October 26, 2025–2:30 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A Centre, Alabama, man was booked into the Floyd County Jail late last week on a felony possession of methamphetamine charge. According to Floyd County Jail records: A vehicle driven by 60-year-old Dennis John Haughey was stopped by police at Old Airport Road for no headlights.…… Continue Reading
Friday, October 24, 2025–9:10 a.m. -Georgia State Patrol- A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Highway 41 in Bartow County on Wednesday night. According to the Georgia State Patrol: The initial investigation revealed that a black Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling south in the right lane. The black motorcycle struck a deer in the…… Continue Reading
Thursday, October 23, 2025–1:50 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Research by Emory has found that 76 percent of study participants in Rome and Calhoun had total PFAS levels within the range to warrant prioritized medical screening, while 23 percent had levels high enough for additional medical evaluation and lab testing. Dana Barr with Emory’s Rollins…… Continue Reading
Thursday, October 23, 2025–11:15 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- We are heading into the final week of early voting for the November 4 elections. Early voting continues until October 31 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays at the Floyd County Elections Office on East 12th Street. You can also vote this Saturday from 9 a.m.…… Continue Reading