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Gas tax suspension provides some relief, but Georgians still struggling with high pump prices
-AAA South- While Governor Kemp's suspension of the state gas tax through October 29, 2026, is providing some relief at the pump, Georgia drivers are still paying more than usual for this time of year. As elevated fuel costs continue to impact household budgets, the state average currently stands at $3.86 per gallon (s...
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Arrest reports for October 5
-Floyd County Jail records- Two arrested on drug charges Two people were arrested during a drug bust on Walnut Avenue in East Rome on Sunday. According to Floyd County Jail records: Rome-Floyd Metro Task Force officers recovered more than an ounce of marijuana, a THC vape, THC gummies, and a scale. 54-year-old Andre Lo...
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Man accused of encouraging violent gang initiation
-Floyd County Jail records- A 24-year-old Rome man was arrested at his Moran Lake Road home on Sunday on charges of participation in criminal street gang activity, felony possession of marijuana, possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute, and battery. According to the arrest warrants and Floyd County Jail r...
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Multiple arrests made at East Rome Apartment that authorities say was being used for criminal activity
-Floyd County Jail records- Eight people were arrested on various charges at an apartment on Annie Aycock Lane off of East 14th Street in East Rome on Sunday. According to the arrest warrants and Floyd County Jail records: 23-year-old Destanie Sky Huckaby maintained an apartment that was regularly used by people for th...
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Rome-Floyd Fire Department celebrating 50 years of fire safety and education
-Staff reports- The Rome-Floyd County Fire Department is celebrating 50 years of fire prevention and education with a special event later this month. They are throwing it back to 1976 for their Peace, Love, & Fire Safety 50th Celebration. The public is invited to slide on their bell bottoms, fluff up that big hair,...
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