Category Archives: Floyd County

Floyd County Elections Office Earns National Voter Education Award

Floyd County Elections Office Earns National Voter Education Award

March 3rd, 2025 – 2:45 PM Floyd County Government press release – The National Association of Elected Officials recently recognized the Floyd County Elections Office for its voter education series during its annual meeting in Little Rock, Arkansas. “We’re really proud of the work we’ve done to educate the voters of Floyd County and appreciate…Continue Reading

Woman accused of stealing more than $4K in drugs while working as a pharmacy tech

Woman accused of stealing more than $4K in drugs while working as a pharmacy tech

Monday, March 3, 2025–2:05 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A Trion woman is accused of stealing more than 2,000 prescription pills from the East Rome Walmart. According to an arrest warrant: 30-year old Crystal Renae Coley took the pills between July of 2024 and February of this year while she was employed as a pharmacy…Continue Reading

Arrest reports for March 3

Arrest reports for March 3

Monday, March 3, 2025–2:00 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with aggravated assault A West Rome man is accused of assaulting a woman at his Sycamore Street home on Sunday evening. According to Floyd County Jail records: 41-year old Jose Chavez Cruz sat on top of the victim and put his hands around her…Continue Reading

As March rolls in, Georgia gas prices down slightly

As March rolls in, Georgia gas prices down slightly

Monday, March 3, 2025–11:55 a.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average continues its descent at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.94 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 5 cents less than a week ago, 1 cent more than a month ago, and…Continue Reading

Sen. Chuck Hufstetler: Week seven under the Gold Dome

Monday, March 3, 2025–11:50 a.m. -Sen. Chuck Hufstetler (R–Rome)- Crossover Day—the deadline for bills to pass out of their original chamber and stay in consideration for this session—is quickly approaching, with committee hearings and legislative debates in full swing. This week, we passed HB 67, the Senate’s version of the 2025 amended fiscal year budget. With…Continue Reading

Fire Danger Statement issued for Monday

Fire Danger Statement issued for Monday

Monday, March 3, 2025–6:25 a.m. -National Weather Service- A Fire Danger Statement is in effect through 7 PM on Monday. Low relative humidities and dry vegetation will result in hazardous fire weather conditions. Please refer to local burn permitting authorities on whether you may burn outdoors. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged.Continue Reading

Rome High students place in FCCLA competition

Rome High students place in FCCLA competition

Sunday, March 2, 2025–12:52 p.m. -News Release- Thirteen Rome High School students from the FCCLA Chapter recently fared well in two competitions. Twelve students competed in the Region 1 STAR Competition at Ridgeland High School. Those students prepared multiple projects over the past few months involving concepts such as repurposing and redesigning used items, creating…Continue Reading

Georgia Open wheelchair tennis tournament this week

Georgia Open wheelchair tennis tournament this week

Sunday, March 2, 2025–12:30 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Another big tennis tournament gets underway this week at the Rome Tennis Center at Berry College. The Georgia Open wheelchair tennis tournament starts on Wednesday, according to Sarah Williams with the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism. “It is a professional wheelchair tournament with 50 athletes this…Continue Reading

Teens charged following school fight

Teens charged following school fight

Sunday, March 2, 2025–12:15 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Three students are facing misdemeanor charges following a fight late last week at Rome High School. According to Floyd County Jail records: 17-year old Kenneth Tyrice Griffin hit another student in the face, leaving cuts and bruising. He is charged with simple battery. Meanwhile, 17-year-old Mauriyah…Continue Reading