Arrest reports for June 29
-Floyd County Jail records- Man facing aggravated battery charge A Cave Spring man was arrested at his Lyons Bridge Road residence over the weekend on a felony aggravated battery charge. According to an arrest warrant: 40-year-old Jeremy Kenneth Lambert punched another man in the face, breaking the man's jaw. The incid...
3h ago
Blood Assurance offering $40 e-gift cards to all donors June 29-July 7
-News Release- Local hospitals are using blood faster than donations are coming in. That's why Blood Assurance is offering $40 e-gift cards to all donors who give between June 29 and July 7. The call for donors comes as the July Fourth holiday approaches, a time when hospitals must be ready for trauma patients while bl...
5h ago
Julian Barfield named Rome High School Girls Basketball Coach
-News Release- Rome High School has named Julian Barfield as its new head girls basketball coach. Coach Barfield brings nearly two decades of experience in education and a proven record of success. Barfield most recently served as the head girls basketball coach at Milton High School, where he led the Eagles to three r...
6h ago
Red Cross issues advice to stay safe during extreme heat
-News Release- Experts are warning that dangerously high temperatures are headed to Georgia. The American Red Cross of Georgia urges everyone to take three critical actions to stay safe: Stay hydrated by drinking a cup of water every 20 minutes, even if you don't feel thirsty. Avoid sugary, caffeinated, and alcoholic d...
6h ago
Georgia gas prices decline as we head into the Independence Day holiday
-AAA South- Gas prices are declining nationwide just ahead of the Fourth of July travel surge, offering welcome relief for drivers. In Georgia, pump prices have steadily eased in recent weeks, even as demand remains strong amid ongoing inflation, reflecting a broader trend across the Southeast where prices remain below...
6h ago
[VIDEO] Cave Spring Celebrates 250 years of The United States
-Nolan Hiott, WRGA- Cave spring was overflowing with cars all day Saturday as the community celebrated The United States of America's 250th birthday. They caves were full of explorers looking into every nook and cranny. The lake was full of families and friends playing and celebrating together. The park itself was full...
Jun 28, 2026
[VIDEO] Rome Celebrates Pride
-Nolan Hiott, WRGA- Rome's celebration of Pride month started on Friday evening with a kick-off party and carried on to Saturday, where members of the LGBTQ community lined up in front of Rome City Hall in support of one another. The parade was followed up by a large celebration at Ridge Ferry Park where an estimated 2...
Jun 27, 2026
Arrest reports for June 27
-Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of going after his neighbor with a broken shovel An arrest has been made in an altercation on Rooney Road in West Rome. According to an arrest warrant: 58-year-old Charles Dewey Ellison went onto a neighbor's property without permission, picked up a broken shovel, and went after ...
Jun 27, 2026
[VIDEO] Lindale Independence Day Celebration
-David Crowder, WRGA News- Local Independence Day Celebrations started on Saturday in Rome and Floyd County. Lindale held its annual Independence Day Parade, where anyone could enter for free to show their patriotism. Lindale's annual Independence Day celebration included a festival and car show at the park, featuring ...
Jun 27, 2026
Report: Man set fire to residence with three people inside
-Floyd County Jail records- Update: A man accused of setting a residence on fire with people inside last week is facing an additional charge. 40-year-old Michael Alamia was initially charged with three felony counts of aggravated assault following his arrest on Thursday. He is now charged with 1st-degree arson. Accordi...
Jun 27, 2026



