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When a school closed, a church sprang into action • Biblical Recorder

Church · Cave Spring

When a school closed, a church sprang into action • Biblical Recorder

CAVE SPRING, Ga. (BP) — Losing a school that has been stitched into a community for generations is unthinkable for a town, until it happens. Formal education in what was then the village of Cave Spring began in January 1839 in a store building. Acreage acquired here and there led to the establishment of Lott Hearn Manual Labor School in 1856, later renamed Hearn Academy in honor of the donor who provided a $12,500 endowment and “established by t…Read Article

Rome Man Jailed After Found Playing with Himself at TJ Maxx

Rome, Georgia · Rome

Rome Man Jailed After Found Playing with Himself at TJ Maxx

Jerrell Luis Hawthorn, 33 of Rome, was arrested at TJ Maxx after he was found masturbating in public. Reports said that Hawthorn was found exposed and fondling himself for others to see. Hawthorn is charged with public indecency. Source Read Article

Rome Man Bites, Hits Lindale Man

Rome, Georgia · Rome

Rome Man Bites, Hits Lindale Man

Jeffrey Brian Thrash, 52 of Rome, was arrested this week after reports said he bit and hit a 40 year-old man during an altercation on Teat Street in Lindale. Reports said that Thrash hit the victim on his head and bit his left shoulder. The victim was left with visible injuries from the attack. Thrash is charged with battery. Source Read Article

Ms. Patsy Hart Carter, 78 of Rome

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ms. Patsy Hart Carter, a devoted mother, grandmother, daughter, and friend. She went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the age of 78. From a young age, Patsy had a special gift for music. She learned to play the piano by ear and found great joy in making music with her beloved mother, who played the organ. SourceRome, Georgia · Rome Read Article

Mr. Charles Edward Green, age 83, of Rome

Mr. Charles Edward Green, age 83, of Rome, GA, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his family. Mr. Green was born in Floyd County, GA, on July 12, 1941, son of the late Everett Fletcher Green and the late Clara M. Thacker Green. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Linda Joyce Nicholson Green, a son, LaWayne Green, and by 4 brothers, Robert “Bobby”… SourceFloyd County, Georgia · Floyd County Read Article

Rome Man Found Drunk After Playing Loud Music while Driving

Ashton Blake Williams, 20 of Rome, was arrested this week after reports said he was stopped for playing loud music while driving down Broad Street. Officers said that after stopping Williams at 3rd Avenue, they discovered that he was driving while intoxicated. Williams is charged with DUI and playing loud music. SourceRome, Georgia · Rome Read Article

Rome Woman Found Distributing Drugs out of Maple Road Home

Barbara Marie Roach, 66 of Rome, was arrested this week after reports said she was found with a large amount of drugs that were packaged for distribution. Police said that a search at 2901 Maple Road resulted in them locating numerous bags of methamphetamine, multiple bags of marijuana, and various other containers used for drug distribution. Roach is charged with possession of… SourceRome, Georgia · Rome Read Article

Floyd County Jail Inmate Attacks Two Others After Trespassing Arrest

An inmate in the Floyd County Jail, Robert Clefton Duncan, 45 of Rome, is facing new charges after reports said he attacked two other inmates. Reports added that Duncan hit the first victim on the head. The victim suffered visible injuries and bleeding from his right ear. He is then accused of hitting a second man with his fist. Duncan had been arrested earlier in the day at a… SourceRome, Georgia · Rome Read Article

Rome Man Found Breaking into Cars on Shorter Avenue

Eric L Crawford, 58 of Rome, was arrested this week after reports said he was found breaking into cars at a store on Shorter Avenue. Reports stated that the incident, which occurred at 1310 Shorter Avenue, involved Crawford stealing just over $2 in change. Crawford was also found to be in possession of drug-related objects. Crawford is charged with two counts of entering an… SourceRome, Georgia · Rome Read Article

Floyd County Jail to start replacing rooftop air conditioning units

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The Floyd County Commission is expected to approve the purchase and installation of three new roof-mounted heating and air conditioning units at the county jail.Rome, Georgia · Rome Read Article

Atrium Health Floyd’s Kendra Pickens Earns DAISY Nurse Leader Award

Director of Nursing Excellence recognized for humility, work ethic The post Atrium Health Floyd’s Kendra Pickens Earns DAISY Nurse Leader Award appeared first on AllOnGeorgia.Rome, Georgia · Rome Read Article

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