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07/29/2024

Floyd County Prison Inmate Found Dead from Suspected Overdose

An inmate at the Floyd County Prison, Jonathan McGee, 43 of Cartersville, has been pronounced dead after being found unresponsive in his cell. According to reports, McGree overdosed on an unspecified…

07/29/2024

Fort Payne man arrested on allegations of inappropriate sexual conduct with minors

DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden and Sheriff’s Office Investigators received a complaint by a concerned parent regarding a part-time deputy by the name of Joshua Dane Wells (40 of Fort Payne).

07/29/2024

Road and Lane Closures on 2nd Avenue in Rome Begins Tuesday

Weather permitting, crews will close 2nd Avenue between Shorter Avenue and State Route 101. The right northbound lane on 2nd Avenue will be closed from West 3rd Street to just before the freight…

07/29/2024

Floyd County Schools’ Students Continue to Excel with Another Record-Setting Performance on the Georgia Milestones Assessment

The Georgia Department of Education has released the results for the 2023-2024 Milestones test, and Floyd County Schools (FCS) is proud to announce their district-wide success in all areas announced.

07/28/2024

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07/28/2024

Rome Man Jailed for Stabbing Murder on Barker Road

Floyd County Police have charged a man for the fatal stabbing on Barker Road that occurred late in June. Authorities said that Jeremiah Ray Douglas, 33 of Rome, stabbed David Loren, 62…

07/28/2024

Rome Teen Found with Stolen Items After Home Burglary

Jatylus Kirese Lowry, 19 of Rome, was arrested this week after reports said he was found with over $1,600 in stolen items at a home on Dodd Blvd. Police stated that during a burglary investigation…

07/28/2024

LATEST UNEMPLOYMENT RATES RISE IN GEORGIA

Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that all of Georgia’s Regional Commissions reported a rise in June unemployment rates. “Georgia is where opportunities abound…

07/28/2024

Rockmart Man Jailed for Choking his Girlfriend

Christopher Eugene Cosby, 46 of Rockmart, was arrested in Rome after reports said he attempted to choke his girlfriend during a verbal dispute on Winding Road. Police reported that the victim had…

07/28/2024

Rome Man Arrested After Stealing Woman’s Money

Timothy Jacob Boyd, 32 of Rome, was arrested this week after reports said he stole $150 in cash from a woman’s wallet at a home on Watson Street. Reports added that the money was taken back on…

07/28/2024

Rome Woman Jailed After Busting into Home

Chloe Divinne Barge, 22 of Rome, was arrested this week after reports said she violently pushed her way through the door of a home on Robin Hood Road. Reports sad that Barge caused less than $500 in…

07/28/2024

Rep. Katie Dempsey Attends NCSL’s 2024 Health Policy Seminar in Washington, D.C.

State Representative Katie Dempsey (R-Rome), chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Human Resources, recently attended the National Conference of State Legislature’s (NCSL) 2024 Health…

07/28/2024

Rome City Schools Shows Improvements in Several Areas in Milestone Testing

Literacy For Life Before Life is one of Rome City Schools district initiatives, and the work in literacy is showing promising results in Georgia Milestone Assessment test scores released by the…

07/28/2024

ADVENTHEALTH GORDON DONATES AMBULANCE TO CALHOUN HIGH SCHOOL

AdventHealth Gordon recently donated an ambulance to Calhoun High School for faculty to use as part of their Emergency Medical Services (EMS) pathway. The emergency vehicle will offer students…

07/28/2024

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07/28/2024

ROME TEENS BREAK INTO AND DAMAGES SCHOOL BUS

Deontre Javarius Smith, 19, and Nassir Sumeek Rashid Mohamad Ghani, 19, both of Rome, were arrested this week after they allegedly broke into a school bus and damaged it. Police said that the teens…

07/27/2024

ROME MAN ASSULTS WOMAN, BREAKS CELL PHONE

Lewis Edward Sparks IV, 23 of Rome, was arrested this week after reports said he attacked a 33 year-old woman at her home on West 13th Street. Police said that he intentionally made unwanted physical…

07/27/2024

07/27/2024

ROME MAN FOUND TRYING TO SELL M**H AT DOLLAR GENERAL MARKET IN COOSA

Terrance Tevin Williams, 32 of Rome, was arrested this week after reports said he was found trying to sell methamphetamine at the new Dollar General Market in Coosa. Reports said that he was captured…

07/27/2024

ROME TEEN JAILED FOR ASSAULT, DAMAGING WOMAN’S PROPERTY

Benjamin Tyler Chapman, 19 of Rome, was arrested this week after reports said he damaged a 20 year-old woman’s property while placing her in fear of her safety. Reports stated that Chapman broke less…

07/27/2024

Homeless Rome Woman Jailed for Doing Drugs in Doorway of Business

A homeless 48 year-old Rome woman, Charlene Annette Williams, was arrested this week after reports said she was found smoking ma*****na in the doorway of a business on Shorter Avenue.

07/27/2024

FLOYD COUNTY PRISON INMATE FOUND WITH DRUGS

An inmate at the Floyd County Prison, David Lopez, 28 of Atlanta, was arrested this week after reports said he was found in possession of 45.12 grams of ma*****na and 15.41 grams of to***co.

07/27/2024

ROME MAN FOUND WITH DRUGS AFTER DRIVING 91 MPH

Zachariah Joseph Carter, 23 of Rome, was arrested this week after reports said he was found in possession of drugs after being stopped for driving at speeds of over 91 mph down Ga 1 at Georgia…

07/27/2024

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07/27/2024

BEN CARPENTER NAMED COO FOR ADVENTHEALTH REDMOND

AdventHealth Redmond announces Ben Carpenter as the new Chief Operating Officer. Carpenter is a health care executive with more than 15 years of experience in strategic planning, financial growth…