Tuesday, April 30, 2024–11:33 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A 56-year-old Rome woman is facing 14 counts of aggravated cruelty to animals following her arrest on Monday. According to Floyd County Jail records: Allison Moore Kelley failed to provide adequate food, water, sanitary conditions, and ventilation for 14 cats at her Club View Drive home.…… more »
Tuesday, April 30, 2024–11:25 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of trying to hit another man with vehicle A Lindale man is accused of trying to run over a man with his mini-van at a location on Turner McCall Boulevard on Monday. According to Floyd County Jail records: 49-year-old John Alexander Causer also grabbed…… more »
Tuesday, April 30, 2024–11:15 a.m. -Staff reports- You may have noticed the message boards that have been set out in a couple of areas announcing the closure of a portion of Turner McCall Boulevard beginning on May 6. Beginning this coming Monday night, Turner McCall between Martha Berry Boulevard and North Fourth Avenue will…… more »
Tuesday, April 30, 2024–8:13 a.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 Players in Floyd County spent over $100 million in the past year on gaming machines found in many service stations and food marts, according to figures provided…… more »
Monday, April 29, 2024–7:20 p.m. -WZQZ Radio- An Alabama man was killed in a three-vehicle wreck Monday evening on Taylor’s Ridge in Chattooga County. The crash is under investigation by the Georgia State Patrol but early indications are that one of the vehicles may have crossed the center line, crashing into one vehicle, which then…… more »
Monday, April 29, 2024–7:17 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A 35-year-old Garden Lakes woman was jailed Saturday on charges of possession of marijuana, possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute, possession of a Schedule I controlled substance, and possession of drug-related objects. According to Floyd County Jail records: Multiple pounds of marijuana, psilocybin, mushrooms,…… more »
Monday, April 29, 2024–7:06 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Warrant: Man received money to haul lumber, but never did the work A Coosa man has been arrested on a felony warrant charging him with theft by deception. According to an arrest warrant: 35-year-old Vernon Blake Smith Jr. was paid over $3,500 to haul loads of…… more »
Monday, April 29, 2024–7:00 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will meet on Tuesday for a special called meeting to recognize several long-time employees. County employees with 10 to 35 years of service under their belts will be honored. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the Community Room, Suite 206 of…… more »
Monday, April 29, 2024–9:50 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices saw a nominal decrease at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.39 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is 3 cents less than a week ago, 6 cents more than a month ago, and 6 cents more than this time…… more »
Sunday, April 28, 204–8:42 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- In-person advance voting for the May 21 primary election begins Monday. Floyd County residents can cast ballots between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on weekdays at the elections office on East 12th Street, the Anthony Recreation Center in Garden Lakes, and at the…… more »
