Judge: Insurance companies must pay out $345 million to Darlington sex abuse victims
Wednesday, April 17, 2024–2:31 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 Dismissing insurance company claims, including that sexual abuse is not considered bodily injury, a judge ordered them to pay out $345 million to men who were sexually…
Arrest reports for April 17
Wednesday, April 17, 2024–2:24 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Warrant: Man threw piece of wood at disabled adult A West Rome man has been arrested on a felony warrant charging him with exploitation or intimidation of a disabled adult. According to the warrant: 41-year-old Robert Shane Cochran threw a piece of wood at a 67-year-old…
Renovation plans for joint law enforcement center moving forward
Wednesday, April 17, 2024–2:21 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Now that the Rome City Police Department has vacated the joint law enforcement center, plans are underway for the conversion of the facility into judicial space. Floyd County Facilities Manager Ryan Davis told the county’s public utilities and transportation committee on Wednesday that the architect has…
Rumble strips to be installed on Calhoun, Blacks Bluff Roads
Wednesday, April 17, 2024–2:17 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Floyd County has received a $180,000 grant for safety through the Georgia Department of Transportation’s Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant Program. The funds, plus a 30 percent local match will go to pay for the installation of rumble strips on Blacks Bluff Road from the bypass…
2024 Rome Area Prayer Breakfast set for May 2
Tuesday, April 16, 2024–5:19 p.m. -News Release- The 2024 Rome Area Prayer Breakfast will be held on Thursday, May 2, the National Day of Prayer, at the Forum River Center in downtown Rome. Doors will open at 6:30 AM for seating. The program will start at 7:00 AM and will end at promptly 8:30 AM.…
Film production delays extend local road closures
April 16th, 2024 – 1:30 PM Floyd County Emergency Management – Rainy weather last week impacted movie production in Rome, causing schedule changes with local road closures. Production is expected to conclude this week as filming continues on the West Rome bypass, which remains closed until Wednesday between 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. between Blacks…
Arrest reports for April 16
Tuesday, April 16, 2024–10:20 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Warrant: Man accepted money for work he never completed A Silver Creek man has been jailed on a felony warrant charging him with theft by taking. According to the warrant: 40-year-old Garland Eugene Johnson was hired to complete work on the victim’s property earlier this year…
ACC recommends penalties for North Broad Food Mart
Tuesday, April 16, 2024–10:08 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome Alcohol Control Commission is recommending a $2,000 fine and a 90-day suspension of the package license at North Broad Food Mart at 1416 North Broad Street. The owner of the store was asked to appear during a license hearing on Monday to answer allegations of…
Atrium Health Floyd-Harbin Clinic merger finalized
April 15th, 2024 – 3:35 PM -Staff reports – It has been in the works for a year and a half, and on Monday, a merger between Atrium Health Floyd and Harbin Clinic was finalized following a Federal Trade Commission review. According to a news release from Atrium Health Floyd: Atrium Health Floyd and Harbin…
Blacks Bluff Road repair restricts travel to 1-lane
April 15th, 2024 – 2:55 PM WRGA Staff Reports – According to an update from Floyd County Emergency Management, work has begun on the bridge near Brushy Branch on Blacks Bluff Road. Immediate travel will be down to one lane to allow crews and equipment room to work in the 7100 block of Blacks Bluff…
Arrest reports for April 15
Monday, April 15, 204–1:57 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Report: Man pointed a gun at another, pulled the trigger A Silver Creek man was arrested over the weekend at his Wax Road home on a felony aggravated assault charge. According to Floyd County Jail records: 66-year-old John Timothy Dobson pointed a firearm at another man…
Gas prices continue to rise
Monday, April 15, 2024–11:30 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia’s gas price average increased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.43 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 10 cents more than a week ago, 17 cents more than a month ago, and 4 cents more than this time…
ACC to conduct license hearing for North Broad Food Mart Monday
Saturday, April 13, 2024–7:30 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- For the third time in as many months, the Rome Alcohol Control Commission will conduct a license hearing for a business following a report of people drinking inside the store. Assistant Rome Police Chief Rodney Bailey told the ACC during their March meeting that officers were…
GNTC to host Open House events on all six campuses
Saturday, April 13, 2024–7:25 p.m. -News Release- Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) is hosting an Open House at all six campuses to provide an opportunity to learn more about the programs offered at GNTC, tour the facilities and meet faculty and staff. The event on Tuesday, April 23, will take place from 10 a.m. to…
DDA gets downtown security update
Saturday, April 13, 2024–7:21 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- An increased public safety presence in Downtown Rome, specifically on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, is making a difference and more measures are being looked at. According to Rome Downtown Development Authority Director Aundi Lesley, there have been challenges with vagrancy, large groups of juveniles, and loud…
NWGHA cites diversity issues with proposed appointments
Friday, April 12, 2024–12:00 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 Citing what they characterized as a breakdown in communication and a lack of diversity, members of the Northwest Georgia Housing Authority Board questioned proposed appointments by the…
Arrest reports for April 12
Friday, April 12, 2024–11:52 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Two charged with aggravated animal cruelty Two homeless people have been arrested on felony warrants charging them with aggravated cruelty to animals. According to the warrants: 50-year-old Kimberly Faye Smith and 36-year-old Stephen Matthew Smith subjected their two dogs to prolonged physical pain. The dogs suffered…
FCSO “Most Wanted” list updated
Friday, April 12, 2024–11:39 a.m. -Floyd County Sheriff’s Office- With the recent arrests of two of the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office “Most Wanted” two new names have been added to the list. Authorities are seeking 23-year-old Chancelor Lamar Crawford who is wanted on charges of home invasion, aggravated assault, armed robbery, 1st-degree burglary, possession of a…
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[VIDEO] Groundbreaking held for Downtown Nova River District Project
April 11th, 2024 – 4:00 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Thursday morning the Rome Floyd Chamber hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the Nova River District project on West Third Street. The Nova River District developers recently set up a large crane at the building site as construction for…
Investigation continues into April 6 shooting on Wilson Avenue
Thursday, April 11, 2024–2:18 p.m. -Rome Police Department report- Rome Police have released the incident report regarding a shooting incident last Saturday on Wilson Avenue. According to the report: A woman sustained two gunshot wounds to her torso and one to her hand. She was transported to Atrium Health Floyd for treatment. An injured pit…
