Tuesday, February 25, 2025–10:11 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Traffic stop leads to meth trafficking arrest A traffic stop for a vehicle with suspended registration led to methamphetamine trafficking charges being filed against a Garden Lakes man on Monday. According to Floyd County Jail records: 52-year-old Gary Don Holmes was found to have a suspended…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, February 25, 2025–10:10 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Charges have been filed in a Monday morning wreck on Highway 27 North at Dixie Park Road. According to Floyd County Jail records: 40-year old Shannon Marie Hampton of Rome was under the influence at the time of the crash, which left one person with a…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, February 25, 2025–8:55 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- In honor of Black History Month, the Rome City Commission recognized three bridge builders Monday night. The first honoree was Rome City Police Chief Denise Downer-McKinney, who has been with the department for nearly 40 years, has served as chief since 2016. “Every bridge she crosses,…… Continue Reading
Monday, February 24, 2025–6:00 p.m. -Georgia State Patrol- One person is dead following a single-vehicle crash near the Alabama state line early Monday morning. According to the Georgia State Patrol: A Cherokee County, Alabama Sheriff’s Deputy had been pursuing a Chevrolet Camaro on Alabama State Route 20, crossing into Floyd County. After losing sight of…… Continue Reading
Monday, February 24, 2025–10:50 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Report: Man bit woman’s ear during altercation on Carpenter Road A Calhoun man is facing a felony aggravated battery charge following an altercation with a woman on Carpenter Road off of Rosedale Road over the weekend. According to Floyd County Jail records: 62-year-old Bruce David Smith…… Continue Reading
Monday, February 24, 2025–9:50 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The City of Rome will be hosting representatives from our Sister City, Kumamoto, Japan on Tuesday afternoon. According to Rome City Commissioner Jamie Doss, 30 years ago, then Rome City Commission chair George Pullen initiated the relationship with Ueki Town, which was merged into the expanded…… Continue Reading
Monday, February 24, 2025–8:45 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Floyd County Commissioners are expected to discuss a possible water rate increase during their pre-meeting caucus on Tuesday. A rate increase of 15 percent for 2025 is being recommended to get the county back in line with where it needs to be with its five-year capital…… Continue Reading
Monday, February 24, 2025–8:40 a.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average declined slightly at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.99 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is a penny less than a week ago, 2 cents more than a month ago, and 15 cents less than…… Continue Reading
Sunday, February 23, 2025–3:30 p.m. -Staff reports- Floyd County Public Works will close a portion of Cave Spring Road on Monday and Tuesday to repair a cross drain. The work will be taking place near McHenry Drive (at #1300 Cave Spring Road). The work is expected to occur between Monday at 8 a.m. and Tuesday…… Continue Reading
Sunday, February 23, 2025–3:20 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- A relatively light agenda for Rome City Commissioners Monday night. During the regular meeting that begins at 6:30 pm, public hearings will be conducted for a rezoning from Multi-Family Residential to Suburban Residential for property on Garden Lakes Parkway and a special use permit for a duplex…… Continue Reading