Saturday, March 1, 2025–1:00 a.m. -National Weather Service- The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has upgraded the Fire Weather Watch to a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds, low relative humidities, and dry fuels, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM EST Saturday. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire…… Continue Reading
Friday, February 28, 2025–10:15 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A Silver Creek man has been charged with a felony count of 1st-degree vehicular homicide in the death of a pedestrian on Highway 53 at Dempsey Road on February 20. According to an arrest warrant and Floyd County Jail records: 36-year old Joshua Cleveland Harker was…… Continue Reading
Friday, February 28, 2025–9:22 a.m. -Adam Carey, Rome News-Tribune- This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com Almost 600 people packed the Forum on Thursday afternoon for the Rome Floyd Chamber’s annual meeting. The event was emceed by Chamber President Pam Powers-Smith, with a…… Continue Reading
Friday, February 28, 2025–9:12 a.m. -Staff reports- The Georgia Forestry Commission is asking people to refrain from residential burning over the next few days. According to the National Weather Service, high fire danger conditions are expected today due to dry fuels and very low relative humidity. A Fire Danger Statement has been issued for north…… Continue Reading
Thursday, February 27, 2025–12:40 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Advance in-person voting for the March 18 special election to fill a vacancy on the Floyd County Commission continues. Registered voters can cast ballots this weekend—on Saturday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the elections center at the health department on East 12th Street. Early…… Continue Reading
Thursday, February 27, 2025–12:20 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Charges have been filed against the driver of a vehicle that struck a pedestrian at the intersection of Broad Street and East Sixth Avenue on Wednesday morning. According to Floyd County Jail records: 55-year old Heather Marie Erb of Rome was under the influence of prescription…… Continue Reading
Thursday, February 27, 2025–11:35 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- 2025 is shaping up to be a big year with plenty to do in Downtown Rome. New Rome Downtown Development Authority Director Suzanne Roberts recently gave us a preview. “Samantha Spangler, our events and marketing director, who is fantastic, has created an entire lineup for the…… Continue Reading
Thursday, February 27, 2025–11:10 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Woman charged with aggravated assault A West Rome woman was jailed Wednesday following an incident on Superba Avenue. According to Floyd County Jail records: 39-year old Stephanie Renee Cruz used her hands to strangle a woman. Cruz is charged with aggravated assault. Warrant: Woman stole from…… Continue Reading
Thursday, February 27, 2025–10:55 a.m. -News Release- Rome High School students in the Fire and EMT Pathway as well as the Healthcare Pathway at the College And Career Academy got a bright, shiny tool to help get some hands-on experience thanks to the generosity of Atrium Health Floyd. On Tuesday afternoon at the CCA, teachers,…… Continue Reading
Thursday, February 27, 2025–10:00 a.m. -News Release- Two of Georgia Museums, Inc.’s institutions, Booth Western Art Museum and Tellus Science Museum, have been recognized for their contributions to the museum industry at the annual Georgia Association of Museums (GAM) conference. The awards highlight both museums’ dedication to innovation, accessibility, and education. Booth Western Art Museum…… Continue Reading