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Arrest reports for March 24

Arrest reports for March 24

Monday, March 24, 2025–11:00 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of choking woman A 24-year-old Rome man was arrested Saturday on a felony aggravated assault charge. According to Floyd County Jail records: Tykevion Zykail Zenae Lawrence choked the victim to the point where she was gasping for air. The victim also sustained marks on…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…