Tuesday, March 18, 2025–7:45 a.m. -Staff reports- Voters in Floyd County are casting ballots in a special election to fill the vacant Post Four seat on the Floyd County Commission. Six candidates are running. They are Shonna Bailey, Chip Hood, Tonya Eden Shepard, David Thornton, and Corey Townsend. During early voting, 2,042 ballots were cast…
Monday, March 17, 2025–7:50 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A 48-year-old Rome man is facing charges following his arrest in the woods near the Floyd County College and Career Academy. According to Floyd County Jail records: Kevin Wayne Eddy damaged the perimeter chain link fence to gain entry to the campus and then used bolt…
Monday, March 17, 2025–7:45 p.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average weakened slightly at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.89 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s average is a penny less than a week ago, 11 cents less than a month ago, and 46 cents less than…
Monday, March 17, 2025–11:30 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Woman accused of threatening roommate with a tire iron, hammer A 50-year-old Rome woman was arrested at her Ross Street residence Friday on charges of aggravated assault, aggravated battery, terroristic threats and acts, and disorderly conduct. According to Floyd County Jail records: Tammie Tamara Williams walked…
Monday, March 17, 2025–11:15 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A Rome man is accused of ramming a police car during a pursuit early Monday. According to Floyd County jail records: Police attempted to stop a vehicle driven by 34-year-old Tyrease Rashun Creamer at Second Avenue and West Third Street for running a red light. Creamer…