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Man charged in burglary at Floyd College and Career Academy

Man charged in burglary at Floyd College and Career Academy

Monday, March 17, 2025–7:50 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records-  A 48-year-old Rome man is facing charges following his arrest in the woods near the Floyd County College and Career Academy. According to Floyd County Jail records: Kevin Wayne Eddy damaged the perimeter chain link fence to gain entry to the campus and then used bolt…more »

Georgia gas prices down a penny

Georgia gas prices down a penny

Monday, March 17, 2025–7:45 p.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average weakened slightly at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.89 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s average is a penny less than a week ago, 11 cents less than a month ago, and 46 cents less than…more »

Arrest reports for March 17

Arrest reports for March 17

Monday, March 17, 2025–11:30 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Woman accused of damaging Lindale residence, driving drunk with children in her vehicle A Cedartown woman is accused of destroying a water line leading to a residence on Garden Avenue in Lindale. According to Floyd County Jail records: 37-year-old Sasha Santana Auttonik Bunn, who was in…more »

Man accused of fleeing from police, ramming patrol vehicle

Man accused of fleeing from police, ramming patrol vehicle

Monday, March 17, 2025–11:15 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A Rome man is accused of ramming a police car during a pursuit early Monday. According to Floyd County jail records: Police attempted to stop a vehicle driven by 34-year-old Tyrease Rashun Creamer at Second Avenue and West Third Street for running a red light. Creamer…more »

Former drug court employee indicted

Former drug court employee indicted

Monday, March 17, 2025–11:00 a.m. -Staff reports- A Calhoun woman is out on bond after being indicted by a Floyd County Grand Jury on a felony count of sexual contact by an employee or agent in the first degree. According to the indictment: 39-year-old Erin Ranee Young, while employed as a Floyd County Drug Court…more »

EF-1 tornado confirmed in Paulding County Saturday

EF-1 tornado confirmed in Paulding County Saturday

Monday, March 17, 2025–7:30 a.m. -Staff reports- While most of Georgia escaped Saturday’s tornado outbreak, the National Weather Service has confirmed an EF-1 tornado touched down in Paulding County late Saturday evening with maximum winds up to 110 mph. The tornado touched down west of Sudie around 11:41 PM and continued northeast for over 11…more »

Free application month at GNTC

Free application month at GNTC

Sunday, March 16, 2025–3:16 p.m. -News Release- Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) will host a Free Application Month throughout March to help those who are seeking to enroll in the summer semester. Through March 31, GNTC will waive the $25 application fee for all incoming students. Applicants should enter the code MARCH25 (all capital letters)…more »

Rome Alcohol Control Commission meets Monday

Rome Alcohol Control Commission meets Monday

Sunday, March 16, 2025–2:00 a.m. -Staff reports- The Rome Alcohol Control Commission will get an update on recent coin-operated amusement machine violations when it meets Monday. In February, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Commercial Gambling Unit identified violations related to improper cash payouts at 26 local businesses in the City of Rome. The businesses were…more »

Arrest reports for March 16

Arrest reports for March 16

Sunday, March 16, 2025–1:55 a.m. -Floyd Couty Jail records- Two charged with child cruelty A West Rome couple was arrested at their Smith Road home on charges of 1st-degree cruelty to children. According to Floyd County Jail records:  38-year old Christopher James Mantooth and 36-year old Jessica Marie Mantooth allowed a child to live in…more »

Several Rome City Schools recognized for participating in Georgia Schools Cares initiative

Several Rome City Schools recognized for participating in Georgia Schools Cares initiative

Sunday, March 16, 2025–1:45 a.m. -News Release- Several Rome City Schools were recently recognized for participating in the Georgia Departmentof Education’s statewide service initiative Georgia Schools Care. Elm Street, West End, Anna K. Davie, East Central, and West Central Elementary schools all received honors for participating in the program, which raised money to help support…more »

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