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Monday, May 13, 2024–7:41 p.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 The Georgia State Patrol arrested 33 people on charges of driving under the influence in Floyd and Bartow counties on Friday and Saturday nights. This past weekend…… read more
Monday, May 13, 2024–11:41 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with aggravated assault, felony obstruction A Silver Creek man was arrested over the weekend at his Jack Street residence after he allegedly pointed a knife at a family member. According to Floyd County Jail records: 31-year-old Jarred Kyle Graham presented the knife to prevent…… read more
Monday, May 13, 2024–10:20 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission conducted a first reading for a new coin-operated amusement machine ordinance on Monday, and it will be the Floyd County Commission’s turn to do the same on Tuesday. The county ordinance is set for first reading Tuesday with a vote coming at…… read more
Monday, May 13, 2024–10:10 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices decreased compared to a week ago. The average on Monday was $3.41 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is 5 cents less than a week ago, 1 cent less than a month ago, but 15 cents more than this time last year. t costs drivers an average…… read more
Monday, May 13, 2024–10:00 a.m. -Staff reports- The Rome Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday at the Rome City Schools College and Career Academy located at 990 Veterans Memorial Highway, The caucus begins at 4:00 p.m. in Room A201 and the regular meeting will start at 5:45 p.m. in Room A201.…… read more
Sunday, May 13, 2024–2:04 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- A coin-operated amusement machine ordinance is set for first reading during Monday’s Rome City Commission meeting. In February, the commission implemented a six-month moratorium on new permits for stores that house the gaming machines to do research on the issue and to have the city attorney…… read more
Sunday, May 12, 2024–2:00 p.m. -Georgia Department of Transportation- The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) wants to hear from the public about the proposed intersection improvements on US 278 in Polk County. The proposed project would convert the intersection with Coots Lake Road into a Right-In-Right-Out with U-turns available on US 278. Construction is currently…… read more
Saturday, May 11, 2024–8:50 p.m. -ACCG News Release- Floyd County Commission Chair Allison Watters was recently elected to serve on the 2024- 2025 Association County Commissioners of Georgia Board of Managers. Watters will represent the ACCG as an At-Large Representative covering the whole state. “We are excited to welcome our newly installed Board of Managers,…… read more
Saturday, May 11, 2024–8:43 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of assaulting a minor A Cedartown man was arrested at his Doyle Road residence after allegedly choking a juvenile to the point where the teen could not breathe. According to Floyd County Jail records: 46-year-old Grady Allen Turpin also punched the victim, causing a…… read more
Saturday, May 11, 2024–8:40 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A teen arrested in late March in connection with the thefts of firearms and other items from vehicles, primarily in the Lindale area, is facing additional charges including participation in a criminal street gang. According to Floyd County Jail records: 17-year-old Eric Christian Byars Jr. of…… read more