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Saturday, June 22, 2024–8:53 p.m. -Jeremy Stewart, Polk Standard Journal- This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com A Resaca man is charged with second-degree vehicular homicide after authorities say he caused a fatal wreck on Rome Highway in Polk County on Thursday evening.…… read more
Saturday, June 22, 2023–8:35 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 sentencing date has been set after a Rome man pleaded guilty Thursday to killing and mutilating a Cumming man at an East Rome home. Brandon Christopher…… read more
Thursday, June 20, 2024–4:51 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- A new state law goes into effect on July 1 regarding permits for fireworks displays. Senate Bill 417 requires permits be issued by the fire department instead of the magistrate court. According to Floyd County Public Safety Division Director John Blaylock, the county commission will also…… read more
Thursday, June 20, 2024–11:40 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The public can learn more about emergency preparedness and the different types of storms we can see in our area during a special event on Saturday at the Floyd County Emergency Management Agency Headquarters. The cookout and weather science discussion will feature WSB Meteorologist Christina Edwards.…… read more
Thursday, June 20, 2024–11:18 a.m. -News Release- U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Reverend Raphael Warnock are introducing a bill to honor the late Judge Harold L. Murphy, who passed away in December 2022. Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock have introduced legislation to rename the Federal building in Rome…… read more
Thursday, June 20, 2024–10:07 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Silver Creek man charged with aggravated assault A Silver Creek man is accused of assaulting his father with a two-pound dumbbell back on June 6. According to Floyd County Jail records and an arrest warrant: 30-year-old Ricky Lamar Smith Jr. hit the victim in the chest…… read more
Thursday, June 20, 2024–10:05 a.m. -Staff reports- An Atlanta man was arrested after he allegedly tried to grab a man’s gun in the parking lot of the Rome-Floyd County Library on Wednesday. According to Floyd County Jail records and a Rome Police Department report: A man and a woman were sitting in a vehicle facing…… read more
Thursday, June 20, 2024–11:54 a.m. -Staff reports- Floyd County Police are continuing to investigate the death of a man who body was found outside his Barker Road residence on Tuesday. According to Floyd County Coroner Gene Proctor, as of Thursday morning authorities have not been able to locate the man’s next of kin, so his…… read more
Wednesday, June 19, 2024–7:04 p.m. -Staff reports- The Floyd County Police Department is investigating the death of a man whose body was discovered outside of his home on Barker Road. According to FCPD public affairs officer Mike Bell: The case is being investigated as a homicide. Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying…… read more
Wednesday, June 19, 2024–12:00 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Warrant: Man threatened to blow up senior care facility A 39-year-old West Rome man was arrested Tuesday on a felony warrant charging him with terroristic threats and acts. According to the warrant: Sterling Leon Palmer Jr. threatened to blow up a senior care facility on Cedartown…… read more