Saturday, January 18, 2025–6:10 p.m. -Staff reports- Warming shelters will be in operation for Rome and Floyd County in anticipation of the severe cold weather being forecast this week (begins Sunday 01/19/25). Anthony Recreation Facility at the Wilson Activity Center, 2901 Garden Lakes Blvd (24-hr facility: open Sunday at 8 pm) The Salvation Army, 317…
Saturday, January 18, 2025–3:40 p.m. -Georgia State Patrol- One person was killed in a three-vehicle crash on Highway 411 near Martin Road in Bartow County Friday. According to the Georgia State Patrol: A 1995 Ford F-350 was traveling west on the highway in the left turn lane, attempting to turn left onto Martin Road. A…
Saturday, January 18, 2025–2:25 a.m. -News Release- Atrium Health Floyd recently provided Narcan to its school partners at Chattooga County Schools, Darlington School, Floyd County Schools, Rome City Schools, and Trion City Schools. Narcan is a nasal spray that can be used in an emergency situation to reverse the effects of a potential opioid overdose.…
Saturday, January 18, 2025–2:15 a.m. -News Release- The Georgia Department of Education has recognized Anna K. Davie Elementary School as a Comprehensive and Support and Improvement school that has shown exceptional academic achievement or improvement. “I am so proud of this recognition for our school community,” said Anna K Davie Principal Brant Amerman. “It reflects…
Saturday, January 18, 2025–2:00 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Woman charged with child cruelty, terroristic threats A 29-year-old Silver Creek woman has been arrested on felony warrants charging her with 2nd-degree cruelty to children and terroristic threats and acts. According to the warrants: Brittany Jean Cowan chased a juvenile around the house with burning pages…
Friday, January 17, 2025–9:00 a.m. -John Bailey, 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 There’s a lot of confusion about what House Bill 581 is and what it isn’t and that’s understandable. It’s complicated. What does it actually do? A lot,…