Saturday, November 29, 2025–2:30 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man arrested on child molestation warrant A Northeastern Floyd County man was arrested last week on a felony warrant charging him with child molestation. According to the warrant: 30-year-old Joseph Taylor Paynter Jr. molested a female under the age of 16 at his Bunratty Drive home…… Continue Reading
Thursday, November 27, 2025–11:15 p.m. -News Release- The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will be the featured performers when the Wings Over North Georgia Air Show returns early to Rome on April 3-4, 2026, at the Russell Regional Airport. The Thunderbirds team is the air demonstration squadron of the U.S. Air Force, based at Nellis Air…… Continue Reading
Thursday, November 27, 2025–11:10 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Plans for the joint law enforcement center are becoming a little clearer. The city and county police departments have been relocated to new homes, and the law enforcement center is being renovated for additional courtroom space. Phase one will see the tax commissioner and tag offices…… Continue Reading
Thursday, November 27, 2025–11:00 p.m. -WBHF Radio- Several injuries were reported in a three-vehicle crash on Wednesday afternoon on Highway 293 in Bartow County. According to the preliminary report: A Toyota Sequoia crossed into oncoming traffic and struck the left side of the tow truck. The Sequoia traveled off the roadway and collided with a…… Continue Reading
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Thursday, November 27, 2025–10:40 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Since 1988, the Thanksgiving Day Love Feast has been feeding anyone who needs a good meal on Thanksgiving Day, and this year was no different. More than 1,400 were served on Thursday. Volunteers began serving the free traditional Thanksgiving dinner at 11 a.m. Thursday at the…… Continue Reading
Thursday, November 27, 2025–10:30 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Report: Woman found with meth in her bra at jail A Lyerly woman initially arrested on a misdemeanor shoplifting charge at the West Rome Walmart is facing additional charges. According to an arrest warrant and Floyd County Jail records: 44-year-old Elizabeth Marie Gunnells was found with…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, November 26, 2025–11:30 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Preliminary work for the new Floyd County Agriculture and Exhibition Center off of Three Mile Road is continuing. Studio 8 Design is the architect for the Ag. Center, and Floyd County Manager Jamie McCord recently gave an update. “Southern Engineering and Surveying has been hired by…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, November 26, 2025–11:20 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Volunteers are getting ready to serve up turkey, dressing, and all the fixings to anyone in need of a meal on Thanksgiving Day. The annual Thanksgiving Day Love Feast is Thursday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Rome Civic Center on Jackson Hill. In…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, November 26, 2025–11:15 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Woman accused of assaulting another woman A Rome woman was arrested at her John Davenport Drive home on a felony count of aggravated assault. According to Floyd County Jail records: 33-year-old Simone Janae Jackson used her arm to strangle a 59-year-old woman and then pulled the…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, November 26, 2025–10:20 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission has joined the Rome City Commission in approving an extension of the moratorium on new convenience stores or gas stations. The original moratorium was approved in June to give the city time to consider new regulations. The moratorium has been extended until…… Continue Reading