Category Archives: Local News

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 northwe...
Rome Radio Sep 06, 2024

New portrait by Atlanta artist Steve Penley unveiled at Tellus Science Museum
Friday, September 6, 2024–11:40 a.m.-News Release-Photo courtesy of Tellus Science Museum Tellus Science Museum in Cartersville has unveiled a new portrait from notable Atlanta artist, Steve Pen...
Rome Radio Sep 06, 2024

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 officerA 27-year-old North Rome man was arrested at the courthouse Thursda...
Rome Radio Sep 06, 2024

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:Offic...
Rome Radio Sep 06, 2024

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 f...
Rome Radio Sep 06, 2024

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...
Rome Radio Sep 05, 2024

Woman accused of abusing terminally ill man
Wednesday, September 4, 2024–10:40 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-A 47-year-old Rome woman was arrested at her Weathington Road home Tuesday on a felony warrant charging her with exploitation an...
Rome Radio Sep 04, 2024

Arrest reports for September 4
Wednesday, September 4, 2024–10:35 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Man charged with terroristic threats, aggravated stalkingA 45-year-old West Rome man is accused of violating a conditional bond ...
Rome Radio Sep 04, 2024

Emergency Preparedness Month: A time to prepare for all types of emergencies
Wednesday, September 4, 2024–9:50 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-September is National Preparedness Month, a time for families to take proactive steps to enhance their Ready kits, update their co...
Rome Radio Sep 04, 2024

Man arrested for second-degree murder in death of 4-year-old
August 3rd, 2024 – 4:45 PMPaulding County Sheriff’s Office –The following is a press release from the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office:“Paulding Detectives arrested a loc...
Rome Radio Sep 03, 2024

