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Robbery reported at West Rome Food Mart

Robbery reported at West Rome Food Mart

Friday, September 6, 2024–8:50 p.m. -Rome Police Department report- The Rome Police Department is investigating the reported robbery of a West Rome convenience store. According to the incident report: The video showed a man wearing black or dark clothing and a face covering jump over the counter at the Citgo at 708 Shorter Avenue. The…

Arrest made in threat that caused Rome City Schools lockdown Friday

Arrest made in threat that caused Rome City Schools lockdown Friday

Friday, September 6, 2024–8:24 p.m. -Rome Police Department- A 17-year-old has been detained by Rome Police after an investigation into threats of violence at a local school. Nathaniel Porter Kozelle of Rome was detained Friday afternoon and later booked into the Floyd County Jail on charges of terroristic threats and acts, and disrupting the operation…

Erin Brokovich slated to appear at PFAS town hall in Calhoun

Erin Brokovich slated to appear at PFAS town hall in Calhoun

Friday, September 6, 2024–7:30 p.m.- -Calhoun Times- This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com A town hall meeting concerning Calhoun’s water supply is scheduled for later this month. Set for Saturday, Sept. 21, at The Spot 365, 365 S. Industrial Blvd., at 10…

School lockdown across the state and locally on Friday

School lockdown across the state and locally on Friday

Friday, September 6, 2024–5:50 p.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 The FBI and GBI are reporting an increase in school-related hoax threats since four people were killed in a school shooting at Apalachee High School earlier this…

New portrait by Atlanta artist Steve Penley unveiled at Tellus Science Museum

New portrait by Atlanta artist Steve Penley unveiled at Tellus Science Museum

Friday, September 6, 2024–11:40 a.m. -News Release- Photo courtesy of Tellus Science Museum  Tellus Science Museum in Cartersville has unveiled a new portrait from notable Atlanta artist, Steve Penley. The painting was commissioned to honor Tellus’ Executive Director Emeritus, Jose Santamaria, and his 27 years of service to the museum. The portrait was commissioned by…

Arrest reports for September 6

Arrest reports for September 6

Friday, September 6, 2024–11:30 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer A 27-year-old North Rome man was arrested at the courthouse Thursday on five counts of felony obstruction and a single count of aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer. According to Floyd County Jail records: John…