Tuesday, December 3, 2024–11:55 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Three arrested on Wade Street Three people were arrested after Rome-Floyd Metro Task Force officers found methamphetamine during the execution of a search warrant at a home on Wade Street Monday. According to Floyd County Jail records: 37-year-old Jessica Nicole Barton, 51-year-old Darrell Lynn Holder, and…
Tuesday, December 3, 2024–11:33 a.m. -News Release- Join Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation for a festive celebration at Playtime with Santa sponsored by Coca-Cola on Saturday, December 7 at Ridge Ferry Park in Rome. This exciting event is completely free and offers a wonderful opportunity for families to meet Santa Claus and beloved mascots from the Rome community.…
Tuesday, December 3, 2024–11:30 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome Alcohol Control Commission will discuss the future of variances pertaining to the city’s 50-50 food drink ratio during a work session Wednesday. Under the current ordinance, establishments that sell liquor have to garner at least half of their revenue from the sale of food,…
Tuesday, December 3, 2024–8:45 a.m. -Mo Burge, 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 A $2 million Tax Allocation District rebate application by a Tennessee-based developer planning to build an upscale hotel in the Five Points district may have to move…
Monday, December 2, 2024–1:00 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The sights and sounds of Christmas will fill Downtown Rome on Tuesday night, and it’s going to feel like Christmas too. The Rome Christmas Parade will begin at 7 p.m., making its way from First Avenue up Broad Street to the Rome City Auditorium where Santa…