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Floyd County to honor police officers Tuesday
2+ hour, 20+ min ago (400+ words) School Resource Officers Brittany Werner and Mallory Boatfield, shown here at Pepperell Elementary, will be honored as Floyd County Police Department 2025 Officers of the Year. The Floyd County Commission is slated to hold a special recognition ceremony at its Tuesday,…...
Floyd County Jail report for Sunday, Feb. 8
6+ hour, 50+ min ago (291+ words) Floyd County Jail report for Sunday, Feb. 8The Rome News-Tribune Special Weather Statement until SUN 7:00 PM EST 'We can't look away' Protesters in Rome brave the cold to protest ICE Shannon man loses home and dog in fire David Harper marks…...
Polk County Jail Report for Fruday, Feb. 6
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (177+ words) Polk County Jail Report for Fruday, Feb. 6The Rome News-Tribune These arrests were reported by the Polk County Jail on Friday, Feb. 6. All individuals are innocent until proven guilty. Find arrest reports online weekdays at PolkStandardJournal.com. - To view our latest…...
74-year-old LaFayette man gets 65 years in child exploitation case
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (332+ words) A 74-year-old LaFayette man was sentenced to 65 years in prison on charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a young girl. Michael Forker was convicted by a Walker County jury of child molestation, sexual exploitation of children and five counts…...
Floyd County Jail report for 8 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (180+ words) Floyd County Jail report for 8 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2The Rome News-Tribune Around Town: Not so rural, anymore: Mount Berry Mall's Rural King could open in March. Plus, court to be named after long-time Pepperell coach Petland closes its doors; impact unknown for…...
Lindale man charged with grooming minor, obscene internet contact
1+ week, 2+ day ago (364+ words) The new headquarters of the Rome Police Department opened Tuesday at the corner of Technology Parkway and Vail Street. The Rome Police Department arrested a Lindale man Thursday after he made online contact with a person he believed to be…...
Floyd County Jail report for Thursday, Jan. 29
1+ week, 2+ day ago (226+ words) Floyd County Jail report for Thursday, Jan. 29northwestgeorgianews.com Extreme Cold Watch from SAT 7:00 PM EST until SUN 1:00 PM EST Winter Weather Advisory from FRI 7:00 PM EST until SAT 7:00 PM EST Rome adopts new regulations for gas stations, convenience stores Police…...
Floyd County Jail report for 8 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 29
1+ week, 3+ day ago (575+ words) Floyd County Jail report for 8 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 29northwestgeorgianews.com Bill Stewart named Rome High's head football coach Extreme Cold Watch from SAT 7:00 PM EST until SUN 1:00 PM EST Rome adopts new regulations for gas stations, convenience stores Police seek help searching…...
Floyd County youth group learns fingerprinting
1+ week, 5+ day ago (471+ words) Bring out the small dusters and don some gloves. The Floyd County Emergency Management Agency's Teen CERT Explorers are learning how to collect fingerprints. The January lesson on fingerprinting is just one of the many facets of public safety the…...
Floyd County Jail report for 8 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27
1+ week, 5+ day ago (488+ words) Floyd County Jail report for 8 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27northwestgeorgianews.com Around Town: A Broad Street bakery needs to raise funds after announcing closure. Plus, county youth shine during MLK talent show Chickamauga man convicted in two Catoosa jail assaults See Who Was…...