Love Library Temporarily Closes After Merchandise Seized in Floyd County Civil Dispute

Floyd County law enforcement vehicles are seen outside The Love Library on Shorter Avenue in Rome on Thursday, Aug. 20, following the seizure of merchandise connected to an ongoing civil dispute. (Photo courtesy of Coosa Valley News)

TWLN Staff Writer | The Weekly Ledger News | Area News | Thursday, August 20, 2026

ROME, Ga. — The Love Library, an adult retail store located on Shorter Avenue in Rome, temporarily closed Thursday after authorities seized merchandise from the business in connection with an ongoing civil legal dispute, according to information originally reported by Coosa Valley News.

According to the report, the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office assisted with removing inventory from the business. Chief Deputy Bob Couey told Coosa Valley News that the seized merchandise is expected to be sold on the courthouse steps at a later date.

Owner Disputes Connection to Legal Judgment

Store owner Charles Craton maintains that the legal judgment being enforced does not involve The Love Library or its parent company, Romeathon Investments, LLC.

According to Craton, the judgment involves a separate online business that previously operated using a portion of warehouse space behind the Shorter Avenue location. Craton said that company ceased operations several years ago and its inventory was liquidated at that time.

Craton further contends that the merchandise removed from the property Thursday belongs to Romeathon Investments and that the company is not a party to the lawsuit.

The matter is currently before Floyd County Superior Court.

Emergency Motion Filed in Superior Court

Craton told Coosa Valley News that an attorney representing the company has filed an emergency motion with Floyd County Superior Court seeking intervention.

Because the matter is now part of active litigation, Craton said he does not plan to publicly debate the case or criticize those involved. Instead, he said the company will rely on its attorney and allow the legal process to move forward.

Employees Will Continue to Receive Pay

Despite the temporary closure, Craton said all employees of The Love Library will continue to be paid while the business remains closed.

He said employees were not responsible for the circumstances surrounding the dispute and should not experience financial hardship because of the situation.

The business hopes the matter can be resolved quickly and that the Shorter Avenue location can reopen soon. Craton also expressed appreciation for customers and community members who have reached out with support following the closure.

The Weekly Ledger News will continue to follow developments surrounding the civil dispute and provide additional information regarding the business and its reopening as it becomes available.

Source: Information for this report was originally reported by Coosa Valley News and has been independently rewritten by The Weekly Ledger News for publication.

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