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Armed robbery reported at Dean Avenue store Sunday

Armed robbery reported at Dean Avenue store Sunday

Monday, May 20, 2024–7:54 p.m. -Rome Police Department report- Rome Police responded to an armed robbery at the Kwik Way convenience store on Dean Avenue on Sunday. According to a Rome Police Department report: The clerk told officers that a tall, skinny man with a hood over his head and wearing a mask entered the…

Another “Most Wanted” suspect caught

Another “Most Wanted” suspect caught

Monday, May 20, 2024–7:45 p.m. -Floyd County Sheriff’s Office- Another of Floyd County’s “Most Wanted” was arrested over the weekend. 40-year old Carland Eugene Johnson of Silver Creek was wanted on charges of aggravated assault and obstruction of officers. According to the arrest warrant: Johnson put his hands around a woman’s throat in an attempt…

Arrest reports for May 20

Arrest reports for May 20

Monday, May 20, 2024–7:36 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Report: Man attacked another man at West Rome shopping center A 71-year-old Rome man is accused of attacking another man outside the Dollar Tree on Redmond Circle in West Rome. According to Floyd County Jail records and a Rome Police Department report: Carlton David Jefts Sr.…

United Way announces 211 service number for Floyd, Polk Counties

United Way announces 211 service number for Floyd, Polk Counties

Monday, May 20, 2024–9:42 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Floyd and Polk County residents can now get information about a number of community services by dialing 211. According to Alli Mitchell with the United Way of Rome and Floyd County, it will simplify the process of accessing services provided by the United Way. Plus, you…

Georgia gas prices down three cents

Georgia gas prices down three cents

Monday, May 20, 2024–8:30 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices are down another three cents compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.38 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average of $3.18 is also 5 cents less than a month ago, but 12 cents more than this time last year.  It…

Four killed in crash on I-75 Sunday

Four killed in crash on I-75 Sunday

Monday, May 20, 2024–6:30 a.m. -Staff reports- Four people were killed in a multi-vehicle crash on I-75 near Red Top Mountain Road Sunday evening. According to the Georgia State Patrol: Preliminary evidence at the scene indicates that a Kia van was traveling northbound on I-75 when, for reasons yet to be determined, it left the…