Sunday, June 2, 2024–6:45 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Report: Man jumped in lake to avoid arrest A 59-year-old Armuchee man is accused of jumping into a lake to evade arrest late last week. According to Floyd County Jail records: Police were attempting to arrest Ray Ellis Carver Jr. on Floyd Springs Road for simple…… more »
Sunday, June 2, 2024–6:42 p.m. -Floyd County News Release- The Floyd County Elections Office has successfully completed an audit of all ballots cast in the 2024 General Primary and Nonpartisan Election, for the Sheriff of Floyd County, Clerk of Superior Court, as well as the Democratic District 14 United States House of Representatives. The Secretary…… more »
Sunday, June 2, 2024–6:36 p.m. -Adam Carey, Rome News-Tribune- This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com The Floyd County Board of Education voted to reduce the school system’s tax rate during a called meeting early Friday. The board voted 3-2 to reduce the…… more »
May 31st, 2024 – 3:15 PM WEIS Radio – Via WEIS Radio: Firefighters and other emergency personnel were on the scene of what may have started as a propane or fuel tank fire, which then spread to a structure in Centre, on Friday morning. The first call reporting the issue went out at approximately 7:20…… more »
Friday, May 31, 2024–9:13 a.m. -John Bailey, Rome News-Tribune- This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com A constitutional amendment, which will come before voters in November, would cap the amount home property taxes can be raised in a given year. The main thrust…… more »
Friday, May 31, 2024–8:10 a.m. -Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation- Farm-fresh produce, delectable baked goods, arts and crafts, fresh-cut flowers, and more are just a few weeks away, as the Ridge Ferry Farmer’s Market is getting set to kick off the 2024 season. The first market will be on Saturday, June 1st beginning at 7 AM.…… more »
Friday, May 31, 2024–8:06 a.m. -Rome Police Department report- A North Rome residence was damaged by gunfire early Thursday. According to a Rome Police Department report: Officers responded to Roseway Circle in reference to gunshots being heard in the area. They found six spent shell casings. A pickup truck had a bullet hole in it…… more »
Thursday, May 30, 2024–7:08 p.m. -News Release- Rome City Schools is pleased to announce that West End Elementary has been named a 2024 Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Lighthouse School. West End met the criteria in nine performance areas of high-performing schools required for this recognition. West End was evaluated to excel in school organization…… more »
Thursday, May 30, 2024–11:42 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Inmate accused of conspiring to smuggle contraband into prison A Decatur man is accused of arranging to have cell phones and drugs smuggled into the Floyd County Prison in September of last year. According to Floyd County Jail records and an arrest warrant: 37-year-old Rodriguez Demontez…… more »
Thursday, May 30, 2024–11:00 a.m. -Floyd County Sheriff’s Office- With the arrest last of one of Floyd County’s ten “Most Wanted” another name has been added to the list. 22-year-old Eric Bernard Hightower Jr. is wanted on charges of entering an automobile, theft by taking a firearm, possession of a firearm during the commission of…… more »
