Friday, May 17, 2024–9:07 a.m. -Floyd County Sheriff’s Office- Another one of Floyd County’s “Most Wanted” is in custody. 17-year-old Jaquarius Cornelius Woodard was wanted on charges of aggravated assault, possession of a pistol by someone under the age of 18, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, and reckless conduct/ Woodard…… more »
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May 16th, 2024 – 4:00 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – The second annual “We Care Veterans Fair” occurred at the Rome Forum River Center on Thursday, organized by United Military Care. The event aimed to assist Northwest Georgia veterans and their families by providing local access to vital…… more »
Thursday, May 16, 2024–10:50 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man arrested on aggravated assault charges An argument between neighbors on Beverly Drive Wednesday resulted in the arrest of a 41-year-old Rome man on two counts of aggravated assault. According to Floyd County Jail records: Jeffrey Wayne Padrick pointed a pistol at one of the neighbors.…… more »
Thursday, May 16, 2024–9:15 a.m. -News Release- Tellus Science Museum is happy to announce, that after a month of maintenance, the Bentley Planetarium will be re-opening with upgraded projectors on Saturday, May 18 in conjunction with the Museum’s Star Party. The new system features 4k laser technology, which will enhance guests’ experience with brighter, clearer,…… more »
Thursday, May 16, 2024–9:11 a.m. -News Release- The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is holding a virtual Public Information Open House to provide information on the final phase of the Old Alabama Road widening project. Phase III is currently underway and includes changing the intersection of Old Alabama Road and SR 61 from a planned…… more »
Thursday, May 16, 2024–9:08 a.m. -News Release- State Representative Eddie Lumsden (R-Armuchee), chairman of the House Insurance Committee, announces that Tooga Theater in Summerville, Georgia has been awarded a one-time grant of $250,000 allocated under House Bill 915, the Amended Fiscal Year 2024 budget. These Special Project funds are awarded through the Georgia Council for…… more »
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…… more »
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…… more »
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…… more »
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…… more »
