Category Archives: Floyd County

Rome's see increased job numbers, slight rise in unemployment
-Georgia Department of Labor- The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that the one-county Rome Metropolitan Statistical Area recorded month-over-month growth of its labor force and an unemp...
David Crowder Apr 23, 2026

Police identify suspects in two recent shootings
-Rome Police Department- The Rome Police Department has secured a Felony Murder warrant for Chancelor Lamar Crawford, age 25, for his involvement in the death of Chancellore Jabez Donaldson, age 22, f...
David Crowder Apr 22, 2026

Arrest reports for April 22
-Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with burglary A Shannon man is facing a felony 1st-degree burglary charge following his arrest on Tuesday. According to Floyd County Jail records: 25-year-old R...
David Crowder Apr 22, 2026

GDOT awards resurfacing contract for Highway 293
-GDOT News Release- The Georgia Department of Transportation has awarded a contract for a paving project on State Route 293 in Bartow County. The project includes 4.6 miles of milling, plant mix resur...
David Crowder Apr 22, 2026

Rome Middle School ribbon-cutting set for April 28
-Staff reports- A date has been set for a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the opening of the new Rome Middle School. The ceremony will be held at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, at the campus located at 200 ...
David Crowder Apr 22, 2026

Arrest reports for April 21
-Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of breaking into apartment, terrorizing woman and child An Atlanta man is facing multiple charges, including 1st-degree burglary, aggravated stalking, and 1st-d...
David Crowder Apr 21, 2026

Man accused of molesting a child over four years
-Floyd County Jail records- A Texas Valley man was jailed on Tuesday and charged with child molestation, sexual battery, criminal trespass, and two counts of terroristic threats and acts. According to...
David Crowder Apr 21, 2026

New Cave Spring city manager starts job
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 -City of Cave Spring- The City of Cave Spring kicked off Georgia Cities Week on Monday by welcoming its new city manager to his first day on the job. Stephen Walker brings a co...
David Crowder Apr 21, 2026

"Unearth the Story of Floyd County" student writing contest announced
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 -News Release- The City of Rome is excited to announce a new contest during Georgia Cities Week, an opportunity to celebrate what makes Rome special. Students across Rome and F...
David Crowder Apr 21, 2026

City of Rome celebrating America's 250 Birthday
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 -News Release- The City of Rome invites the community to take part in America250, a nationwide, bipartisan initiative commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States. ...
David Crowder Apr 21, 2026
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