Monday, October 28, 2024–10:17 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Warrant: Man took Lindale woman to Rockmart against her will A 23-year-old Rockmart man was booked into the Floyd County Jail over the weekend on a felony warrant charging him with kidnapping. According to the warrant: On October 24, Anterrious Laukee Lester forcefully took a Lindale…… more »
Monday, October 28, 2024–9:45 a.m. -News Release- The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety has announced that the Floyd County Police Department is one of 26 law enforcement agencies in Georgia to receive a Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic grant for the Federal 2025 Fiscal Year. Referred to as a H.E.A.T. grant, Floyd County Police Department’s…… more »
Monday, October 28, 2024–9:36 a.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average decreased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians pay an average of $2.92 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is a penny less than a week ago, 5 cents less than a month ago, and 6 cents less than last year. It…… more »
Sunday, October 27, 2024–7:30 p.m. -Staff reports- AdventHealth Redmond recently donated four automated external defibrillators to Floyd County Emergency Management. Dondra Crawford, Community Outreach Manager for AdventHealth Redmond presented the AEDs to EMA Director Tim Herrington during a recent county commission meeting. “AdventHealth is honored and proud to be a part of this community,” Crawford…… more »
Sunday, October 27, 2024–7:30 p.m. -News Release- Floyd County Commissioner Scotty Hancock has been recognized by the Association County Commissioners of Georgia for academic achievement in the Lifelong Learning Academy. Recipients were presented with their achievement certificates during the 2024 ACCG Legislative Leadership Conference at the Classic Center in Athens-Clarke County. Hancock was honored for…… more »
Sunday, October 27, 2024–7:25 p.m. -Gordon County Sheriff’s Office- At approximately 9 am on October 25, the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office received a report from the administration at Swain Elementary School of a physical incident involving a fourth-grade student and a substitute teacher. Deputies from the Sheriff’s School Resource Officers Unit immediately initiated an investigation…… more »
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Sunday, October 27, 2024–6:05 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- This weekend, the Chiaha Harvest Fair again brought together many talented artisans and craftsmen from the Rome/Floyd County region and beyond. In addition to unique arts and crafts, there will also be live music, kid’s activities, and food. The festival raises money to support local art…… more »
Sunday, October 27, 2024–6:00 p.m. -Staff reports- Floyd County Public Works is closing Blacks Bluff Road at Brushy Branch on Monday morning. The portion of the road is being closed for repairs to a wall on the bridge. Floyd County Public Works Director Michael Skeen talked about the repairs during a Transportation Policy Committee meeting last…… more »
Monday, October 29, 2024–6:30 p.m. –Staff reports– Rome Police are continuing their investigation into an apparent murder in East Rome. On Sunday morning, officers responded to the Sunoco at 2309 Maple Avenue and located a man on the concrete in the parking lot beside the store. It was apparent the man had lost a massive…… more »
Friday, October 25, 2024–11:38 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Woman charged with kidnapping A 38-year-old Shannon woman is accused of kidnapping another woman. According to Floyd County Jail records: Deidra Diana Reed threatened to kill the victim and also prevented the woman from leaving the Burlington Road residence. Reed physically moved the victim, pinning her…… more »
