Local News
Contract for Historic Courthouse awarded, 5th Avenue and Tribune Streets could be open in three weeks
Monday, April 6, 2026 -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission has approved a contract for the stabilization of the Historic Floyd County Courthouse following the March 23 fire, with hopes of being able to reopen Fifth Avenue soon. Virginia-based Quality Plus Services Inc. was the low bidder at $407,680. ...
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Man charged with child molestation, aggravated sexual battery
Monday, April 6, 2026 -Floyd County Jail records- A Silver Creek man is accused of molesting a 13-year-old girl between January of 2024 and April 1 of this year at his Woodberry Drive apartment. According to Floyd County Jail records: 52-year-old Jantzen Remone Fletcher is charged with single counts of child molestatio...
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Arrest reports for April 6
Monday, April 6, 2026 -Floyd County Jail records- Woman charged with theft, criminal trespass A Rome woman has been arrested on a felony count of theft by taking (criminal attempt) and a misdemeanor count of criminal trespass. According to Floyd County Jail records: 53-year-old Tonya Reshelle Green helped an unknown ma...
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Man charged with drug trafficking
Monday, April 6, 2026 -Floyd County Jail records- A Rome man is facing a long list of drug-related charges following his arrest over the weekend. According to Floyd County Jail records: 37-year-old Gregory Crawford Jr. had an active warrant for child support and fled on foot from his residence on Dodd Boulevard, leavin...
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Gas prices continue to rise
Monday, April 6, 2026--8:40 a.m. -AAA South- Ongoing fighting in the Middle East is driving oil prices higher, which is pushing gas prices up. However, Georgia's gas tax suspension is helping slow how quickly prices are rising. The average price for regular gas is now $3.71 per gallon, up from last week, and prices may...
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