Category Archives: Local News
Microsoft announced $1 billion investment in Rome
Monday, October 30, 2023–4:32 p.m.-News Release-Rome Floyd County Development Authority announced today the purchase of approximately 347 acres on Huffaker Road in Rome and Floyd County for the ...
Oct 30, 2023
Arrest reports for October 30
Monday, October 30, 2023–10:37 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Man charged with five counts of aggravated animal crueltyA Rome man is accused of using zip ties to dock the tails of five puppies a...
Oct 30, 2023
Wreck on Alabama Highway Sunday claims the life of a Rome man
Monday, October 30, 2023–9:44 a.m.-Staff reports-A Rome man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Alabama Highway near Westhaven Drive Sunday.According to Floyd County Police:A Dodge Dakota, d...
Oct 30, 2023
22 Floyd County sophomores and juniors named Governor’s Honors district finalists
Monday, October 30, 2023–9:17 a.m.-News Release-22 of Floyd County Schools (FCS) students were selected as district finalists and will advance in the Governor’s Honors Program (GHP) select...
Oct 30, 2023
AdventHealth Redmond names Dave Tomey, MD, as Chief Medical Officer
Monday, October 30, 2023–9:10 a.m.-News Release-Dr. Dave TomeyAdventHealth Redmond recently named Dave Tomey, MD, as Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Dr.Tomey will replace outgoing CMO Julie Barnes,...
Oct 30, 2023
WRGA Candidate Profiles: Rome City Commission
Monday, October 30, 2023–8:09 a.m.-Staff reports-WRGA is giving candidates in our listening areas an opportunity to let the voters know a little about them ahead of the municipal elections on No...
Oct 30, 2023
Arrest reports for October 26
Thursday, October 26, 2023–12:16 p.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Three accused of stealing powerThree Lindale residents are accused of stealing $1,600 in electricity from Georgia Power.According ...
Oct 26, 2023
FCSO welcomes new K9
Thursday, October 26, 2023–12:11 p.m.-Floyd County Sheriff’s Office-The Floyd County Sheriff's Office recently welcomed its new K9.Waylon is a 9-month-old bloodhound.Waylon was donated by ...
Oct 26, 2023
Adairsville man charged in Jan. 6, 2021 breach of the U.S. Capitol
Wednesday, October 25, 2023–10:34 a.m.-U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Columbia-Jacob DavisA Georgia man has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges, including assaulting law enforce...
Oct 25, 2023
Woman charged with elder exploitation, theft, and financial transaction card fraud
Wednesday, October 24, 2023–10:18 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Abigail Lynette AllenA 26-year-old Aragon woman is accused of stealing from a 74-year-old woman.According to Floyd County Jail re...
Oct 25, 2023
