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Category Archives: Local News

Arrest reports for April 25

Arrest reports for April 25

Thursday, April 25, 2024–11:45 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Elderly woman arrested on a felony drug charge A 78-year-old North Rome woman has been charged with conspiracy to violate Georgia’s Controlled Substances Act. According to Floyd County Jail records: Annie Sue Chambers conspired with 57-year-old Alvin Sylvester Chambers and others to transport, hide, and distribute…read more

Teen arrested last month facing more charges

Teen arrested last month facing more charges

Thursday, April 25, 2024–11:42 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- More charges have been filed against a Silver Creek teen that has been in jail since late March when he was arrested in connection with the theft of guns and other items from vehicles, primarily in the Lindale area. According to Floyd County Jail records: 17-year-old…read more

Backyard BBQ Bash on Saturday

Backyard BBQ Bash on Saturday

April 25, 2024–9:20 a.m. -Staff reports- This weekend, Ridge Ferry Park plays host to the Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation’s Backyard BBQ Bash. There will be barbecue sampling, people’s choice voting, arts and crafts vendors, food trucks, a car show, and more.  Parking for the event is five dollars per car and card only.  Sampling bracelets…read more

Rome’s March unemployment rate sees minor uptick

Rome’s March unemployment rate sees minor uptick

Thursday, April 25, 2024–9:13 a.m. -Georgia Department of Labor- Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.0 percent in March, up one-tenth over the month. A year ago, the rate was 3.0 percent. “Georgia’s job market is red hot with opportunity,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “This continuous growth is…read more

[VIDEO] GHC hosts disaster simulation exercise (2024)

[VIDEO] GHC hosts disaster simulation exercise (2024)

April 24th, 2024 – 5:45 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Georgia Highlands College held a disaster simulation exercise on Wednesday afternoon, providing hands-on training for students in their nursing program. The event took place in the parking lot of the Lakeview Building and was organized in collaboration with…read more

Arrest reports for April 24

Arrest reports for April 24

Wedensday, April 24, 2024–10:24 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Woman accused of hitting boyfriend, found with meth inside body cavity A 41-year-old Rome woman is facing multiple charges following her arrest in the area of Riverside Park on Chatillon Road Tuesday. According to Floyd County Jail records: Brandi Zelinka Dobbs hit her boyfriend between the…read more

Accident reported during filming for “The Pickup” outside of Atlanta

Accident reported during filming for “The Pickup” outside of Atlanta

Wednesday, April 24, 2024–10:15 a.m. -Staff reports- The Associated Press and other news outlets are reporting there was an accident during the shooting of an Amazon production on Saturday that injured several crew members. According to the AP, a car and a truck involved in a filming sequence collided Saturday outside of Atlanta. The injuries…read more

Family Resource Center “Giving Day” on Thursday

Family Resource Center “Giving Day” on Thursday

Wednesday, April 24, 2024–8:14 a.m. -News Release- The Family Resource Center announces its Inaugural “Giving Day” on April 25th.  Donors can pledge or contribute to support the child abuse prevention programs of the agency.  All donors will receive a limited-edition sticker created by Berry College Bonner Program volunteers.  According to Chase Tolbert, Chair of the…read more

Portion of Blacks Bluff Road closed due to road base failure

Portion of Blacks Bluff Road closed due to road base failure

Tuesday, April 23, 2024–7:47 p.m. -Floyd County News Release- Blacks Bluff Road is closed immediately from approximately #2232 to #2391 to repair a recent failure in the road base.  Thru traffic should use the Old Bluff Road, except for Commercial Traffic.   All Commercial Traffic should use Cedartown Highway (US 27) and the Southwest Bypass (Ga…read more