Coosa Valley News

12/26/2025

Couple Arrested for Felony Shoplifting at West Rome Walmart

Jesse Lamar Townsend, 34 of Lindale, and Christina Michelle Pugh, 32 of Rome, were arrested at the West Rome Walmart for stealing over $777 worth of items. Police said that the couple left the store…

12/26/2025

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12/26/2025

Alcohol Control Commission Approves New Restaurant License, Recommends $2,000 Fines After Multiple Hearings

The Rome Alcohol Control Commission addressed a wide range of alcohol licensing and enforcement issues during its 5 p.m. meeting at City Hall, approving a new pouring license for a planned North Broad…

12/25/2025

Rome-Floyd Parks & Recreation Partners with others to Ring in the New Year with a Spectacular Fireworks Show

Atrium Health Floyd + Harbin Clinic and Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation are partnering to help usher in the new year with a spectacular fireworks show. This marks the fourth consecutive year Atrium…

12/25/2025

Man Arrested in Rome for Child Molestation

Shannon Edward Kempson, 52 of Flovilla, was arrested in Rome after reports said he molested a child from March 2020 until December 31, 2022. According to reports, Kempson would rub his genitals…

12/25/2025

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12/25/2025

The Hidden Drivers of Employee Burnout Revealed — Schedule a Mindset & Body Reset Lunch & Learn

As we move into 2026, businesses across Northwest Georgia face a challenge that’s become impossible to ignore: rising healthcare costs and an exhausted workforce. Stress is higher, energy is lower…

12/25/2025

Rome Man Jailed for Trying to Burn Down Home, Stealing Gun, Hitting Woman

Michael Justin Price, 46 of Rome, was arrested this week after setting fire to a home on Yale Road in an effort to stop the sale and closing of the home. Price is also accused of grabbing a woman by…

12/25/2025

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12/25/2025

Rome Man Jailed for Running from Police after Loitering Downtown

Marcelino Gutierrez-Maldonado, 25 of Rome, was arrested this week after reports said he fled from officers after they allegedly found him trespassing at a downtown parking deck. Police said that they…

12/25/2025

Euharlee Teen Jailed for Sending Threatening Messages over Social Media

Jakayla Jonae Henderson, 18 of Euharlee, was arrested this week after reports said she sent an 18 year-old woman threatening and harassing messages on social media. Reports said that Henderson…

12/25/2025

Rome Woman Jailed for Physical Attack of Family Member

Kimberly Rose Dunn, 22 of Rome, was arrested this week after reports said she struck her cousin in the face with a closed fist. Reports added that the 37 year-old victim lived with Dunn at a home on…