Tuesday, April 29, 2025–10:50 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with aggravated assault An East Rome man is accused of choking a family member at his East 14th Street home on Monday. According to Floyd County Jail records: The victim sustained marks on her body as a result of the fight. 30-year-old Isaiah Alphonzo…
Tuesday, April 29, 2025–10:40 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Last Friday, Lovejoy Baptist Church was officially recognized as a Rome landmark. The well-known South Rome institution has a 110-year history, according to Rome City Commissioner Jamie Doss, who chairs the city’s landmarking committee. “They have a wonderful little brick structure next to the church that…
Tuesday, April 29, 2025–10:30 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- For the 21st straight year, the Rome Water and Sewer Department has received a Platinum Award from the Georgia Association of Water Professionals. “That is in recognition of complete and consistent permit compliance during the calendar year of 2024,” said Rome City Commissioner Jim Bojo, who…
Tuesday, April 29, 2025–10:25 a.m. -Davdi Crowder, WRGA News- A new hazardous materials ordinance was placed on first reading during Monday’s Rome City Commission meeting. The ordinance comes with a recommendation to approve from the city’s public safety committee and mirrors an ordinance that was adopted by the county. “The essence of what this will…
Tuesday, April 29, 2025–10:10 a.m. -News Release- Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation is teaming up with the Senior Advisory Council to present the Senior Inforum on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Thornton Recreation Center in Armuchee. This year’s event invites attendees to embrace the spirit of the Wild West, encouraging everyone to…
Monday, April 28, 2025–7:30 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission approved two annexations Monday. 500 Elliott Drive and 2705 Garden Lakes Boulevard are being annexed into the city at the request of the property owners. “This applicant [500 Elliott Drive] put that they are looking for city services, specifically trash pickup,” said…
