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Arrest reports for December 3

Arrest reports for December 3

Tuesday, December 3, 2024–11:55 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Three arrested on Wade Street Three people were arrested after Rome-Floyd Metro Task Force officers found methamphetamine during the execution of a search warrant at a home on Wade Street Monday. According to Floyd County Jail records: 37-year-old Jessica Nicole Barton, 51-year-old Darrell Lynn Holder, and…

Playtime with Santa this Saturday at Ridgeferry Park

Playtime with Santa this Saturday at Ridgeferry Park

Tuesday, December 3, 2024–11:33 a.m. -News Release- Join Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation for a festive celebration at Playtime with Santa sponsored by Coca-Cola on Saturday, December 7 at Ridge Ferry Park in Rome. This exciting event is completely free and offers a wonderful opportunity for families to meet Santa Claus and beloved mascots from the Rome community.…

Rome ACC to hold work session Wednesday

Rome ACC to hold work session Wednesday

Tuesday, December 3, 2024–11:30 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome Alcohol Control Commission will discuss the future of variances pertaining to the city’s 50-50 food drink ratio during a work session Wednesday. Under the current ordinance, establishments that sell liquor have to garner at least half of their revenue from the sale of food,…

Proposed Home2Home Suites TAD heads to the Rome City and Floyd County Commissions

Proposed Home2Home Suites TAD heads to the Rome City and Floyd County Commissions

Tuesday, December 3, 2024–8:45 a.m. -Mo Burge, 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 A $2 million Tax Allocation District rebate application by a Tennessee-based developer planning to build an upscale hotel in the Five Points district may have to move…

Rome Christmas Parade is Tuesday

Rome Christmas Parade is Tuesday

Monday, December 2, 2024–1:00 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The sights and sounds of Christmas will fill Downtown Rome on Tuesday night, and it’s going to feel like Christmas too. The Rome Christmas Parade will begin at 7 p.m., making its way from First Avenue up Broad Street to the Rome City Auditorium where Santa…

Gordon Sheriff deputies arrest two for theft spree

Gordon Sheriff deputies arrest two for theft spree

December 2nd, 2024 – 12:45 PM WRGA Staff Reports – According to a report by the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office, on November 27th, 2024 (at approximately 6:00 AM), deputies responded to a theft report involving a coin-operated air compressor at a convenience store near Calhoun. Witnesses described the suspects fleeing in a black Chevy SUV.…