Category Archives: Local News
Arrest reports for October 30
Monday, October 30, 2023–10:37 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Man charged with five counts of aggravated animal crueltyA Rome man is accused of using zip ties to dock the tails of five puppies a...
Oct 30, 2023
Wreck on Alabama Highway Sunday claims the life of a Rome man
Monday, October 30, 2023–9:44 a.m.-Staff reports-A Rome man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Alabama Highway near Westhaven Drive Sunday.According to Floyd County Police:A Dodge Dakota, d...
Oct 30, 2023
Report: Man removes firearm to use Walmart restroom, then forgets to retrieve it before leaving the store
Friday, October 27, 2023–12:29 p.m.-Rome Police Department report-A man reported a missing firearm to police earlier this week.According to a Rome Police Department report:The man told officers ...
Oct 27, 2023
DDA holds city commission candidate forum Friday
Friday, October 27, 2023–11:24 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Mark Cochran (left) and Charles LoveWith just over a week of early voting to go, eight of the nine candidates for Rome City Commissio...
Oct 27, 2023
Early voting continues, DDA hosts candidate forum Friday
Thursday, October 26, 2023–12:40 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Early voting continues for the November 7 municipal elections.You can vote on Saturday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 u...
Oct 26, 2023
Plans for Rome Christmas Parade continue
Thursday, October 26, 2023–12:22 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The holiday season will be here before you know it.The Rome Christmas Parade is coming up on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving, ...
Oct 26, 2023
Arrest reports for October 26
Thursday, October 26, 2023–12:16 p.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Three accused of stealing powerThree Lindale residents are accused of stealing $1,600 in electricity from Georgia Power.According ...
Oct 26, 2023
FCSO welcomes new K9
Thursday, October 26, 2023–12:11 p.m.-Floyd County Sheriff’s Office-The Floyd County Sheriff's Office recently welcomed its new K9.Waylon is a 9-month-old bloodhound.Waylon was donated by ...
Oct 26, 2023
Adairsville man charged in Jan. 6, 2021 breach of the U.S. Capitol
Wednesday, October 25, 2023–10:34 a.m.-U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Columbia-Jacob DavisA Georgia man has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges, including assaulting law enforce...
Oct 25, 2023
Woman charged with elder exploitation, theft, and financial transaction card fraud
Wednesday, October 24, 2023–10:18 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Abigail Lynette AllenA 26-year-old Aragon woman is accused of stealing from a 74-year-old woman.According to Floyd County Jail re...
Oct 25, 2023
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