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Judge revokes bail for man accused in North Street knife assault

Rome, Georgia · Rome

Judge revokes bail for man accused in North Street knife assault

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A judge revoked bail for a man accused of slashing another person during a late-night altercation on North Street last week.See the Story

Rome Man Jailed After Hitting Woman’s Face

Rome, Georgia · Rome

Rome Man Jailed After Hitting Woman’s Face

Jimmy Lee Payne, 52 of Rome, was arrested this week after reports said he punched a woman’s face during an altercation on Walnut Avenue. Police said that the victim was left with bruises on the left side of her face. The victim’s shirt was also found with a rip from the altercation. Payne is charged with battery. Source See the Story

Mr. Charles Edward Fowler, age 75, of Rome

Rome, Georgia · Rome

Mr. Charles Edward Fowler, age 75, of Rome

Mr. Charles Edward Fowler, age 75, of Rome, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at a local hospital. Mr. Fowler was born in Dalton, Georgia on October 1, 1949, son of the late Alvin Richard Fowler, Sr. and the late Inez Slaton Fowler. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Billy Wayne Fowler and Alvin Richard Fowler, Jr., and by two sisters, Bertha Sue Bowman and Barbara Jean Minor. Source Read Article

Rome Woman Jailed for Selling Stolen Handgun

Yedda Dawn Berry, 48 of Rome, was arrested this week after reports said she was found in possession of a stolen gun. Police said that the Smith & Wesson .40 caliber handgun had been reported stolen back in August 2024. Reports went on to say that Berry sold the gun to Cash America Pawn for $125 on July 3. Berry is charged with theft by receiving stolen property and theft by… SourceRome, Georgia · Rome Read Article

Lindale Man Jailed for Attacking Woman at Laundry Room

Jacob Charles Weiss, 30 of Lindale, was arrested this week after reports said he used his hand to strike a 32 year-old woman in the head. Police said that the victim suffered visible injuries to her face and neck. Reports added that the incident occurred at the Laundry Room on Turner McCall Blvd. Weiss is charged with battery. SourceLindale, Georgia · Lindale Read Article

Rome Woman Jaild for Throwing Brick Through Woman’s Home

Makayla Rajee Richards Shade, 30 of Rome, was arrested this week after reports said she tossed a brick through a window of a home on Reynolds Street. Reports added that Shade committed the acts “without the consent of the victim”. The incident occurred back on April 5 of this year. Shade is charged with criminal trespass. SourceRome, Georgia · Rome Read Article

All RCS Board of Education seats up for election

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November will bring many elections to Floyd County, including the election of the Rome City Schools Board of Education, with all seats open for election.Rome, Georgia · Rome Read Article

We Care Vet Fair to return in August

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The Rome Exchange Club will host United Military Care President Kim Scofi at its weekly meeting Friday afternoon at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds.Rome, Georgia · Rome Read Article

Floyd County Schools Celebrates Another Record-Breaking Milestone with 186 Students Earning AP Scholar Honors

Floyd County Schools (FCS) is proud to announce that 186 of its students have been named to the College Board’s AP School Scholar Roster, earning a total of 253 AP Scholar Awards. This marks an increase of 14 scholars from last year and represents the highest number of AP Scholar recognitions in the district’s history. The College Board’s Advanced Placement (AP) Program offers high… SourceFloyd County, Georgia · Floyd County Read Article

Rome Woman Sprays Comcast Worker with Water Hose, Attacks Police

Robin Evette Easterling, 60 of Rome, was arrested this week after reports said she sprayed a Comcast worker with a water hose while yelling racial slurs at him. Police added that when they arrived on scene, Easterling called the officer racial slurs as well. Easterling then proceeded to go inside the home and close the door in an attempt to avoid officers. SourceComcast · Rome Read Article

Rome Woman Found with Drugs After Sleeping at Waffle House

Andrea Kay Pritchett, 32 of Rome, was arrested this week when reports said she was found in possession of drugs after passing out asleep in the parking lot of the Waffle House on Martha Berry Highway. A search of the woman’s car resulted in officers finding a bag of methamphetamine. Pritchett is charged with possession of methamphetamine. SourceRome, Georgia · Rome Read Article

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