May 15th, 2024 – 3:40 PM Summerville Police Department – Wednesday afternoon the Summerville Police Department issued the following statement regarding an apparent drive-by shooting that occurred at Scoggins Street last weekend on May 11th: “On the evening of May 11th, Summerville Police responded to a drive-by shooting that took place on Scoggins Street in…
May 15th, 2024 – 3:00 PM Press Release – United Military Care is thrilled to announce its second annual Northwest Georgia “We Care Vet Fair,” scheduled to take place on May 16th, 2024, at the Rome Forum River Center. Building on the success of its inaugural event, United Military Care reaffirms its dedication to assisting…
Wednesday, May 15, 2024–12:16 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- As anticipated, a county ordinance regarding coin-operated amusement machines was put onto first reading during Tuesday’s Floyd County Commission meeting. County Manager Jamie McCord explained what is in the ordinance. “It gives definitions of what an amusement game room is versus a bona fide coin-operated amusement…
Wednesday, May 15, 2024–11:41 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Teen accused of street gang activity facing additional charges More charges for a purported member of the Brothers 4 Life criminal street gang. According to Floyd County Jail records: 17-year-old Gregory Geemar Charles North Jr. of Rome was in possession of two firearms that were reported…
Wednesday, May 15, 2024–11:00 a.m. -Floyd County Office of Elections and Registration- The Floyd County Office of Elections and Registration has identified significant issues with absentee ballots placed in the mail service and the return rate of those absentee ballots. Over 400 ballots have been mailed for the May 21 General Primary/Nonpartisan Election and less…
Wednesday, May 15, 2024–10:00 a.m. -News Release- McKensey Wheeler’s goal 13 years ago when she started at West Central Elementary was to one day become the principal. Rome City Schools is pleased to announce that the day has come, as Wheeler will take over as principal for West Central Elementary for the 2024-25 school year…