Rome High and Rome Middle Schools placed on lockdown Monday
September 9th, 2024 – 12:15 PM Staff Reports – The following was shared by Rome City Schools and the Rome Police Department on September 9th: “In collaboration with the Rome Police Department, Rome City Schools is placing Rome Middle and Rome High School under a precautionary Code Yellow lockdown due to some information on social…
Arrest reports for September 9
Monday, September 9, 2024–10:30 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Report: Man drove toward officer before crashing into occupied single-wide trailer A Rome man is facing multiple charges including aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer. According to Floyd County Jail records: 31-year-old Brandon Kyle Lee Isham was trespassing on Roberts Road. He went to the…
Rome City School Board meets Tuesday
Monday, September 9, 2024–9:40 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome Board of Education will get an attendance report, an update on special purpose, local option sales tax for education revenues, and vote on policy revisions regarding student conduct and procedures for student hearings when they meet on Tuesday. The school board will also discuss…
Georgia’s gas price averages falls eight cents
Monday, September 9, 2024–9:25 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia drivers get a little more relief at the pump. Georgia gas prices checked in at an average of $3.06 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline on Monday. That is 8 cents 8 cents less than a week ago, 19 cents less than a month ago, and 51 cents less than…
Floyd County Commission meets Tuesday
Monday, September 9, 2024–9:23 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission will get an update on a state law that could have a major impact on revenues during their Tuesday pre-meeting caucus. House Bill 581 would restrict assessment increases on homesteaded property to 3 percent annually beginning on January 1, 2025, following a…
Rome Radio Partners take home three Georgia Association of Broadcasters awards
Monday, September 9, 2024–9:00 a.m. -Staff reports- Rome Radio Partners won three awards during the annual Georgia Association of Broadcasters convention this past weekend. David Crowder won the GABBY Award for Best Breaking News Coverage, Small Market Radio. Jim Alred, along with David Boud, won the GABBY Award for Best Sports Play-by-Play, Small Market Radio…
Floyd County Sheriff’s Office launches new website
Monday, September 9, 2024–8:45 a.m. -Floyd County Sheriff’s Office- The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, developed with the community in mind. The updated site offers a more user-friendly experience and provides enhanced access to information. Residents can now easily navigate resources to find answers to…
Railroad improvements to close south Floyd crossings
Monday, September 9, 2024–12:00 a.m. -Floyd County Emergency Management- Railroad improvements will resume on Monday, September 9 in southern Floyd County. Detour signs are up and will direct traffic around closed rail crossings, which include: Byrd Station Road, Brice Station Road, Bethel Church Road, and Donahoo Road.
Rome City Schools issues statement regarding school safety
Sunday, September 8, 2024–11:40 p.m. -News Release- In light of recent events, Rome City Schools has seen an increase in social media threats that can disrupt the safety and security of our schools. We urge parents to closely monitor their children’s social media activity to ensure these threats do not continue to circulate. Students are…
Juvenile arrested in Pepperell Middle School threat
Sunday, September 8, 2024–11:30 p.m. -Floyd County Police News Release- On September 8, 2024, the Floyd County Police Department responded to a report of threats against Pepperell Middle School via Snapchat. Responding officers investigated this and subsequently charged a juvenile with terrorist threats and acts. We would like to assure the community that we take…
Rome City Commission meets Monday
Saturday, September 7, 2024–7:10 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission will consider an easement agreement with General Electric when they meet tonight. Under the agreement, the city would grant GE an easement for a northern access driveway to Redmond Circle as well as utility and drainage easements. GE, who donated more than…
Six Rome High School Students Receive College Board Honors
Saturday, September 7, 2024–7:00 p.m. -News Release- Six Rome High School students were recently honored by the College Board’s Advanced Placement Program for earning either an AP Capstone Diploma or an AP Seminar and Research Certificate. Seniors Samuel Hard and Karly Nguyen have been awarded the AP Capstone Diploma for earning scores of three or…
Two killed in early Saturday wreck on Turner McCall
Saturday, September 7, 2024–10:53 a.m. -Adam Carey, Rome News-Tribune- Two people were killed and a one-year-old was seriously injured after a head-on collision on Turner McCall Boulevard in front of Applebee’s restaurant early Saturday morning. According to Rome Police Department reports, a Black Dodge Charger which was seen speeding in excess of 90 miles-per-hour was…
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 alleged school threat
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. Rome Police Department Investigators worked with School Resource Officers and determined that the individual who allegedly made the threats was not on campus during the lockdown. Nathaniel Porter…
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…
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…
Shooting incidents reported in South Rome
Friday, September 6, 2024–11:30 a.m. -Rome Police Department report- Rome Police are investigating a couple of shooting incidents in South Rome on Wednesday. According to the incident reports: Officers responded to responded to Floyd Medical Center in reference to a gunshot victim, possibly related to a “shots fired” call on Harper Avenue. However, the man…
Another “Most Wanted” in custody
Friday, September 6, 2024–11:27 a.m. -Floyd County Sheriff’s Office- A man listed on the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office “Most Wanted” page is in custody. 30-year-old Kuamaine Deon Farrell is facing charges of aggravated assault and battery under the Family Violence Act following his arrest Thursday. According to an arrest warrant and Floyd County Jail records:…
Lindale man charged with multiple counts of dog fighting
Thursday, September 5, 2024–8:15 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A local man has been arrested on 19 counts of dogfighting. According to Floyd County Jail records and an arrest warrant: 38-year-old, Michael Cortez Kent had multiple pit-type dogs on his E. 2nd Ave. property in Lindale, along with training equipment and medications associated with dogfighting.…
