Wednesday, October 2, 2024–11:10 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A Cave Spring teen was arrested Tuesday on charges of terroristic threats and reckless conduct following an incident at his residence on Gadsden Road. According to Floyd County Jail records: 19-year-old Dillan Cole Jones threatened to shoot the victim during a verbal altercation. He then walked…… more »
Wednesday, October 2, 2024–11:30 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A 35-year-old Rome man is facing multiple charges after causing a lockdown Tuesday afternoon at Rome High and Rome Middle Schools. According to Floyd County Jail records: Police attempted to stop a vehicle driven by Dalton Reese Clay after he pointed a BB gun that looked…… more »
Wednesday, October 2, 2024–10:40 a.m. -Staff reports- RomeGa Cares is partnering with the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office and North Rome Church of God to collect essential supplies for those affected by Hurricane Helene in Georgia and the Carolinas. Donations being sought include: Donations can be dropped off at the North Rome Church of God at…… more »
Wednesday, October 1, 2024–12:52 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Woman arrested for allegedly disrupting a school bus An Armuchee woman is facing misdemeanor charges following an incident involving a Floyd County school bus back on September 24. According to an arrest warrant: 47-year-old Angela Kay Settlemoir ran the school bus stop sign while a child…… more »
Wednesday, October 1, 2024–12:49 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- In November, Georgia voters will decide a constitutional amendment that would limit assessment increases on homesteaded property to no more than 3 percent annually, and allow local governments to implement a sales tax of up to one penny to offset a portion of property taxes. For…… more »
October 1st, 2024 – 10:25 AM United States Attorney’s Office Northern District of Georgia – Ian Alicea Prewett has been sentenced to federal prison for enticing children to perform sexual acts to produce child pornography. “Prewett is a sexual predator who enticed and victimized innocent children,” said U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan. “His prosecution and sentence…… more »
Tuesday, October 1, 2024–8:26 a.m. -News Release- AdventHealth Georgia mobilized to send crucial medications, supplies, and a respiratory therapist to its sister hospital AdventHealth Hendersonville, just a few hours after historic flooding ravaged Western North Carolina. A statement from AdventHealth read: “We are praying for our colleagues as they Extend the Healing Ministry of Christ…… more »
Monday, September 30, 2024–11:20 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Report: Man threatened woman in front of child A Lindale man was arrested Sunday following an incident at his West First Avenue home. According to Floyd County Jail records: 28-year-old Jeffrey Raiden Smith grabbed a woman’s arm and twisted it. He then grabbed the victim’s hair,…… more »
Monday, September 30, 2024–10:25 a.m. -Staff reports- The Rome-Floyd County Joint Services Committee will get updates on a number of issues when they meet on Tuesday. Agenda items include the Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation facilities agreement, an update on construction and evidence relocation at the joint law enforcement center, and a radio agreement for public…… more »
Monday, September 30, 2024–10:20 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices rose last week, but remain under $3.00 a gallon. The average of $2.97 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline is 3 cents more than a week ago, but 19 cents less than a month ago, and 29 cents less than last year. It costs drivers an average price of $44.55 to…… more »
