Rome man charged with felony firearm possession
A Rome man was arrested on a felony warrant for owning an AR-15 style rifle even though he is a convicted felon. According to Floyd County Jail reports: Jeffrey Mark Barnett, 62, is charged with felony firearm possession by a convicted felon. He told Floyd County sheriff’s deputies on Jan. 29 that the rifle did in fact belong to him.
Barnett was released from jail Thursday on a $3,500 bond.
Man on probation accused of having methamphetamines
After arresting a Rome man on a probation violation charge, Floyd
FRIDAY
Georgia Legal Services Program assistance will be available in the Floyd County Judicial Center, 3 Government Plaza, Suite 114 on Friday, Feb. 14, at 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. to assist low-income clients in a range of civil matters, including TPOS, public benefits, housing, consumer issues, school suspensions and unemployment. This service is provided on the second Friday of each month by Superior Court Clerk Barbara Penson and Georgia Legal Services Program. For more information call 706-291-5190.
Valentine’s Dance, Friday, Feb. 14, at the Charles C. Parker Senior Center,
County sheriff’s deputies found a bag of meth on him during a pat-down, reports stated.
According to Floyd County Jail reports: Phillip Anthony Johnson, 36, is charged with felony meth possession and felony probation violation.
He remained in jail Thursday with no bond.
A Rome woman was charged with aggravated stalking after allegedly violating a temporary protective order.
To celebrate Black History Month, the
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at “The Beach,” George Washington Carver Park, 3900 Bartow Carver Road in Acworth, founded in 1950 as Georgia’s first state park for black Americans.
7-10 p.m. Dancing, cake walk and special surprise gift bag. Admission is $7 per person. Couples, singles are all welcome. Music provided by Ken Hughes. Great music selection and will do requests. Sponsored by Single Friends of Rome.
Visit the Rome News-tribune website to see more police reports. Also see PDFS of Floyd County Jail intake reports as they are released.
According to Floyd County Jail reports: Stephanie Lynn Harcourt, 42, was arrested at a residence she was ordered to stay at least 100 yards away from. She was within 227 feet of the person’s address.
Harcourt, who is facing two counts of aggravated stalking, remained in jail Thursday night without bond.
Kenya Hunter, staff writer
The event is scheduled for Feb. 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a program by the Summer Hill Heritage Group and Noble Hill-wheeler Memorial Center. A light lunch will be provided for up to 200 registered guests.
Registration is required by Feb. 15
at www. Summerhillheritagegroup. org.
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The Rome/colored High School Reunion Committee will meet on Saturday, Feb. 15, at 1 p.m. at the Kelsey-aycock-burrell Center on Washington Drive. All members are asked to at
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tend. For additional information or anyone wishing to participate can call Cecelia Abbott at 706-461-0823.
Rome’s community Chorus, The Three Rivers Singers, will present “Valentunes VII” on Saturday, Feb. 15, at 4 p.m. The concert will feature romantic songs to help celebrate Valentines Day and will be held in the First United Methodist Church Wilder Center. Music Director Len Willingham will conduct, and Joan Hill will accompany. The concert is free.