Tuesday, March 18, 2025–9:00 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome-Floyd County Development Authority has closed on the sale of just over 20 acres in the Battey Business Center, which is the former Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital site in West Rome. RTLA, which is owned by the shareholders of VT Industries, paid $1.6 million for…… more »
Tuesday, March 18, 2025–8:45 p.m. -Staff reports- The election to fill the vacant Post Four seat on the Floyd County Commission appears to be headed to a runoff. David Thornton (R) leads with 1,881 votes while Chip Hood (R) is second with 1,272 votes. Shonna Bailey (D) is third with 1,151 votes, followed by Corey…… more »
Tuesday, March 18, 2025–7:45 a.m. -Staff reports- Voters in Floyd County are casting ballots in a special election to fill the vacant Post Four seat on the Floyd County Commission. Six candidates are running. They are Shonna Bailey, Chip Hood, Tonya Eden Shepard, David Thornton, and Corey Townsend. During early voting, 2,042 ballots were cast…… more »
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 »
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 »
Monday, March 17, 2025–11:30 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Woman accused of threatening roommate with a tire iron, hammer A 50-year-old Rome woman was arrested at her Ross Street residence Friday on charges of aggravated assault, aggravated battery, terroristic threats and acts, and disorderly conduct. According to Floyd County Jail records: Tammie Tamara Williams walked…… more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
