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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…… read more
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…… read more
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…… read more
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…… read more
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:…… read more
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.…… read more
Thursday, September 5, 2024–7:50 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A 30-year-old Lindale man has been charged in a shooting on Davis Street. According to Floyd County Jail records: Paul Younger Sartan fired the gun from his vehicle at a group of people and a house. A round struck a man in the pelvis. Sartan then…… read more
Thursday, September 5, 2024–7:35 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The location of a new reverse osmosis water treatment facility remains in question, as city commissioners who are opposed to the proposed Riverside Parkway location are expressing an interest in the site of the current Hamler treatment facility on Blossom Hill. Meanwhile, it appears as though…… read more
Thursday, September 5, 2024–7:33 p.m. -Rome Downtown Development Authority News Release- Get ready to enjoy the finale of the First Friday Concert Series! On September 6th, the Town Green will transform into the ultimate music hotspot for an evening of unforgettable performances and community fun. Event Highlights:• Date: Friday, September 6th• Time: 7:00 PM onwards•…… read more
Wednesday, September 4, 2024–10:30 p.m. -Rome News-Tribune/Staff reports- This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com A 14-year-old student at Apalachee High School is facing murder charges after he allegedly shot and killed four people — including a coach from Rome — and injured…… read more