Category Archives: Floyd County

Rome’s unemployment rate holds steady
Sunday, January 28, 2024–4:15 p.m.-Georgia Department of Labor-Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 2.8 percent in December, unchang...
Rome Radio Jan 28, 2024

Dept. of Labor cites Silver Creek Plumbing Service after Armuchee High fatal accident
January 26th, 2024 – 2:30 PMUnited States Department of Labor –(Fatal accident at Armuchee High School in 2023 – Photo by Ethan Garrett)A Silver Creek plumbing contractor could have ...
Rome Radio Jan 26, 2024

Rome Police investigating shooting at Ashland Park apartments
Thursday, January 25, 2023–8:01 p.m.-Rome Police Department-At approximately 4:36 pm Thursday, emergency responders were dispatched to the above location about a male subject who had been shot. ...
Rome Radio Jan 25, 2024

[VIDEO] Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger, visits Rome
January 25th, 2024 – 4:00 PMEthan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter –Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger visited the Rome Rotary Club to serve as the primary ...
Rome Radio Jan 25, 2024

Couple facing child cruelty charges
Thursday, January 25, 2024–11:57 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-A Coosa area couple was arrested Wednesday at their Oreburg Road home on charges of 1st-degree cruelty to children and deprivation...
Rome Radio Jan 25, 2024

Two accused of neglecting disabled veteran, 67 dogs
Thursday, January 25, 2024–11:51 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Two people are facing charges for allegedly neglecting a Navy veteran and 67 dogs at their Pine View Way home.According to the arr...
Rome Radio Jan 25, 2024

Arrest reports for January 25
Thursday, January 25, 2024–11:17 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Homeless man charged in burglary at Alto Park ElementaryA homeless man was arrested just before 4 p.m. Wednesday after he allegedl...
Rome Radio Jan 25, 2024

Man jailed following robbery and police chase in West Rome Wednesday
Thursday, January 25, 2024–9:07 a.m.-Staff reports-Nicholas Dimetrious Alexander ButtsA man involved in a reported robbery and chase in West Rome Wednesday remains in the Floyd County Jail witho...
Rome Radio Jan 25, 2024

Floyd County could see millage rate increase in 2024
Wednesday, January 24, 2024–10:58 p.m.-Adam Carey, Rome News-Tribune-This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at ...
Rome Radio Jan 24, 2024

When the rubber hits the road-recycled tires being used in asphalt mix
Tuesday, January 23, 2024–11:13 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-It may be the ultimate example of recycling–old tires being used in asphalt to pave streets and highways.Floyd County has been...
Rome Radio Jan 23, 2024


