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Report: Man drove off with officer holding on to vehicle

Report: Man drove off with officer holding on to vehicle

Monday, October 14, 2024–10:35 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- An East Rome man is facing multiple charges including felony obstruction of law enforcement and fleeing or attempting to elude following his arrest Sunday on Haley Drive. According to Floyd County jail records: Police responded to the scene after 40-year-old Benjamin Parker Berry shoved a woman…

Arrest reports for October 14

Arrest reports for October 14

Monday, October 14, 2024–10:30 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Woman accused of making threat on voice recording A Silver Creek woman was arrested on Lombardy Way Sunday on charges of simple battery, terroristic threats and acts, and misdemeanor obstruction of officers. According to Floyd County Jail records: 31-year-old Sabra Daphine Lindsey threw alcohol on the…

Arrest made in September shooting in North Rome

Arrest made in September shooting in North Rome

Monday, October 14, 2024–10:26 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A teenager has been arrested in connection with a shooting on September 28 on Green and Gold Boulevard. According to an arrest warrant: 17-year-old Teriq Nasir Perkins entered the residence and discharged a firearm. The bullets penetrated the walls of the home with three people inside.…

Rome School Board meets Tuesday

Rome School Board meets Tuesday

Monday, October 14, 2024–9:20 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome Board of Education will meet on Tuesday at the Rome City Schools College and Career Academy located at 990 Veterans Memorial Highway in Rome. The caucus will be held at 4:00 p.m. and the regular meeting will start at 5:45 p.m. The board will…

Georgia gas prices continue downward trend

Georgia gas prices continue downward trend

Monday, October 14, 2024–9:15 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices declined at the pumps compared to a week ago.   Monday’s average for regular unleaded gasoline was $2.70 a gallon, 4 cents less than a week ago, 29 cents less than a month ago, and 39 cents less than last year.  Drivers pay an average of $40.50…

City Commission to hear 2023 audit presentation Monday

City Commission to hear 2023 audit presentation Monday

Sunday, October 13, 2024–6:21 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission will hear an audit presentation when they meet Monday. Christopher McKellar with Mauldin & Jenkins will present the 2023 audit review during the caucus, which starts at 5 p.m. and during the regular meeting that begins at 6:30 p.m. at Rome City…