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Category Archives: Floyd County

Clever engineering ensures that Atrium Health Floyd star will keep shining

Clever engineering ensures that Atrium Health Floyd star will keep shining

Saturday, November 30, 2024–3:50 p.m. -News Release- It’s not fancy or shiny – at least not in daylight hours, but when the assembly of about 70 feet of conduit and 64 feet of LED rope lighting is raised into place and connected to power, the result is magical, calling to mind John Henry Hopkins’ familiar…read more

Teen arrested following stabbing

Teen arrested following stabbing

Saturday, November 30, 2024–3:30 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A Rome teen has been charged in a stabbing on Rising Fawn Trail early Friday. According to Floyd County Jail records: 17-year-old Braeden Lee Kinsey lunged at a 28-year-old and stabbed him with a hunting knife while yelling he was going to kill the victim. Kinsey…read more

Photos: 37th annjual Thanksgiving Day Love Feast

Photos: 37th annjual Thanksgiving Day Love Feast

Saturday, November 30, 2023–2:35 p.m. =Photos by Rachel Hartdegen, Rome News-Tribune- This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com Since 1988, the Thanksgiving Day Love Feast has been feeding anyone who needs a good meal on Thanksgiving Day, and this year was no different.…read more

FCSO seeking wanted individual

FCSO seeking wanted individual

Sarurday, November 30, 2024–2:00 p.m. -Floyd County Sherif’s Office- The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for Herbert Shiflett, a 34-year-old white male. He should be considered a danger to himself and others. If you see him please get in touch with 911 immediately, do not approach. His current charges are: ·         Aggravated Battery (Felony)…read more

Arrest reports for November 28

Arrest reports for November 28

Thursday, November 28, 2024–12:00 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with entering an auto, theft of firearm A 47-year-old West Rome man is accused of entering three vehicles, stealing a firearm from one and money from another. According to Floyd County Jail records: Dondi Pryor was located while hiding in a shed on Deerbrook…read more

Fincher: Planning ahead for Black Friday shopping can save alot of headaches

Fincher: Planning ahead for Black Friday shopping can save alot of headaches

Thursday, November 28, 2024–11:44 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Shoppers be out bright and early trying to take advantage of some of those Black Friday deals. According to Chris Fincher with Floyd County Emergency Management, it’s good to prepare and think ahead before heading out. “If you know where you are going to go, try…read more

Fugitive arrested in Rome

Fugitive arrested in Rome

Thursday, November 28, 2024–11:40 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A Silver Creek man is being held for authorities in Florida following his arrest on Dean Avenue Tuesday. According to Floyd County Jail records: 37-year-old Mark Kristopher Pegg is wanted in Bay County, Florida on warrants charging him with child abuse, homicide, and negligent homicide by…read more

Arrest reports for November 27

Arrest reports for November 27

Wednesday, November 27, 2024–12:30 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Woman accused of DUI with child in vehicle The driver of a vehicle that was pulled over on North Broad Street for failing to maintain a lane, improper lane change, and a window tint violation, is also facing drug charges. According to Floyd County Jail records:…read more

State troopers encourage safe driving this holiday weekend

State troopers encourage safe driving this holiday weekend

Wednesday, November 27, 2024–10:00 a.m. -News Release- Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Troopers and the Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD) Officers will be visible on the interstates and secondary roads throughout the state, to help reduce traffic crashes this Thanksgiving holiday. The 102-hour holiday travel period begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 27, and ends at…read more

Charges continue to pile up for homeless man

Charges continue to pile up for homeless man

Wednesday, November 27, 2024–9:54 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A homeless man has been charged in a reported robbery that occurred back on November 1 at a location on Rosalyn Court. According to Floyd County Jail records: 30-year-old Gary Dalton Morgan lured a 72-year-old man to the location with a deceiving story, telling the victim…read more