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Man arrested after gun discharges during confrontation in Silver Creek

Man arrested after gun discharges during confrontation in Silver Creek

Monday, March 24, 2025–11:00 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A Rome man was arrested after a gun was discharged at an apartment on Woodberry Drive in Silver Creek. According to Floyd County Jail records: 50-year-old Victory Anthony Outley entered the residence, engaged in a confrontation, and pointed a gun at a man. A woman’s hand…Continue Reading

Three arrested in drug bust on Burnett Street

Three arrested in drug bust on Burnett Street

Monday, March 24, 2025–10:56 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Rome-Floyd Metro Task Force officers executed a search warrant at a home on Burnett Street on Friday and arrested three people on methamphetamine trafficking charges According to Floyd County Jail records: Approximately three ounces of meth, two ounces of marijuana, and a firearm with an altered…Continue Reading

Floyd County Commission expected to vote on water rate increase Tuesday

Floyd County Commission expected to vote on water rate increase Tuesday

Monday, March 24, 2025–9:10 a.m. -Staff reports- The Floyd County Commission will consider a water rate increase when they meet Tuesday. Commissioners are being asked to approve a 15 percent increase after a water rate study showed that costs have increased, some dramatically, over the past 12 years. “We have realized savings from external sources…Continue Reading

Georgia gas prices spring higher

Georgia gas prices spring higher

Monday, March 24, 2025–9:06 a.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average rose at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.94 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is 5 cents more than a week ago, but still 5 cents less than a month ago, and 41 cents less than last…Continue Reading

Rome City Commission meets Monday

Rome City Commission meets Monday

Monday, March 24, 2025–7:20 a.m. -Staff reports- A new spay-neuter-microchip mandate ordinance is slated for a first reading when the Rome City Commission meets Monday night. As written, the ordinance would require cats over 4-months old and dogs over the age of 6-months that to be spayed or neutered and micro-chipped. There are exceptions for…Continue Reading

[VIDEO] Wildfire in Armuchee Sunday

[VIDEO] Wildfire in Armuchee Sunday

Sunday, March 23, 2025–9:11 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome-Floyd County Fire Department and the Georgia Forestry Commission spent Sunday afternoon into the evening fighting a wildfire along Highway 156 (New Rosedale Road) in Armuchee. According to Rome-Floyd Fire Department Battalion Chief Roger Haggard, he called for an evacuation when the fire got close…Continue Reading

Residents allowed to return home after Armuchee wildfire contained

Residents allowed to return home after Armuchee wildfire contained

Sunday, March 23, 2025–9:30 p.m. -Staff reports- New Rosedale Road (Highway 156) between Floyd Springs Road and Old Piney Road is open again following a wildfire Sunday. Residents in the area were evacuated to the Floyd Springs Baptist Church with Armuchee Baptist Church on Big Texas Valley Road serving as an overflow location. At around…Continue Reading

RHS Marketing, Healthcare Science programs earn certification

RHS Marketing, Healthcare Science programs earn certification

Saturday, March 22, 2025–2:30 p.m. -News Release- The Marketing and Healthcare Science Programs at Rome High School recently received industry certification and recertification, respectively, from the Georgia Department of Education. The team that evaluated the Marketing program was impressed with the collaboration the program has with other CTAE programs at the College and Career Academy…Continue Reading

Arrest reports for March 22

Arrest reports for March 22

Saturday, March 22, 2025–2:25 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with terroristic threats and acts A 35-year-old Silver Creek man has been arrested on a felony warrant charging him with terroristic threats and acts. According to the warrant: Cody Lee Barron threatened to kill a man on March 18. Barron is also charged with…Continue Reading

Blood shortage worsens

Blood shortage worsens

Saturday, March 22, 2025–2:15 p.m. -News Release- Blood Assurance is facing an emergency blood shortage, with just a half-day supply of multiple blood types remaining. While donations are down, hospitals are simultaneously experiencing an increased demand for blood, creating a dire need for donors. “I can’t stress enough how vital it is for people to…Continue Reading