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Floyd County Police host K9 bomb dog training at Battey property

Floyd County Police host K9 bomb dog training at Battey property

Thursday, March 28, 2024–1:25 p.m. -Adam Carey, 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 Photo: K9 Officer Rex looks back at University of North Georgia Officer Dustin Singleton, indicating he’s found the decoy bomb and looking for his reward. (Adam Carey)…

Arrest reports for March 28

Arrest reports for March 28

Thursday, March 28, 2024–10:40 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Report: Man charged after getting vehicles struck in the mud A Lindale man has been arrested on a felony charge of 1st-degree criminal damage to property. According to Floyd County Jail records: 38-year-old Robert Henry Williams III took four vehicles and got them stuck in the…

Arrest made in thefts of firearms from vehicles in Lindale and Silver Creek areas

Arrest made in thefts of firearms from vehicles in Lindale and Silver Creek areas

Thursday, March 28, 2024–10:11 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A Silver Creek teen is accused of stealing firearms and other items from multiple vehicles. According to Floyd County Jail records and arrest warrants: 17-year-old Eric Christian Byars Jr. and another person entered five vehicles in the Jamestown area of Lindale on March 5. A Taurus…

Rome’s jobless rate falls in February

Rome’s jobless rate falls in February

Thursday, March 28, 2024–9:41 a.m. -Georgia Department of Labor- Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 2.9 percent in February, down four-tenths over the month. A year ago, the rate was 3.3 percent. “Georgia continues to thrive, fueled by a powerhouse workforce and savvy economic investments,” said Commissioner Bruce…

Armuchee resident named Georgia Teacher of the Year finalist

Armuchee resident named Georgia Teacher of the Year finalist

Wednesday, March 27, 2027–6:10 p.m. -Staff reports- Leigha Burnham serves as the Library Media & Technology Specialist at Summerville Middle School in Chattooga County. According to the Georgia Department of Education: Burnham began the school’s first STEM program, which has now expanded to all three grade levels. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Berry College,…