Wednesday, December 18, 2024–11:30 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Report: Man assaulted woman with a dumbbell An Adairsville man is facing charges after he allegedly struck a woman on the forehead with a dumbbell. According to Floyd County Jail Records: 54-year-old Christopher Jerome Harris also used his arm to strangle the victim during the incident…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, December 18, 2024–9:24 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will hold a called meeting on Thursday to adopt the FY 2025 budget. The meeting begins at 8 a.m. in the Community Room, Suite 206 of the Floyd County Administration building located at 12 East Fourth Avenue. The meeting is open…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, December 18, 2024–9:00 a.m. -News Release- AdventHealth Redmond is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 EMS Service Awards, recognizing the dedicated EMS professionals’ outstanding contributions and exceptional service. These awards celebrate the heroic efforts and commitment to excellence demonstrated by team members across various districts. The awards included: EMT of the Year…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, December 18, 2024–8:47 a.m. -News Release- After a national search, Berry College has appointed a new Dean of the Evans School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. Interim Dean and Dana Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Kirsten Taylor will begin her official position as Dean on Jan. 1, 2025. Taylor,…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, December 18, 2024–8:30 a.m. -News Release- The Floyd County Police Department recognized its Officer of the Year, and Officers of the Quarter today at our annual Christmas Luncheon. 2024 Officer of the Year is awarded to Sgt John Overstreet On 09/16/2024, while off duty, Sgt Overstreet provided emergency first aid to an elderly man…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, December 17, 2024–12:16 p.m. -John Bailey, 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 The Rome News-Tribune is reporting that a data center is planned for 114 acres of property next to Coosa High School. The Rome Floyd Development Authority, acting…… Continue Reading
December 17th, 2024 – 12:00 PM Cherokee County (Alabama) Sheriff’s Office – A 911 call on Monday afternoon reported a stolen vehicle from Coheley’s Body Shop in Centre, according to Cherokee County Alabama Sheriff Jeff Shaver. Law enforcement issued a BOLO for the 2011 Honda Accord, which deputies soon spotted on County Road 63 in…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, December 17, 2024–11:23 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Woman charged in August wreck A Cave Spring woman has been charged in a crash on August 25 on Walker Mountain Road that resulted in one serious injury. According to an arrest warrant and Floyd County Jail records: 50-year-old Heather Ann Holtzclaw was under the influence…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, December 17, 2024–10:47 a.m. -News Release- Coosa Valley Credit Union has been recognized as a 2024 Best of Georgia® winner in Georgia Business Journal’s annual readers’ poll in the category of Credit Unions. This annual competition allows readers to vote for the best of everything in Georgia, honoring businesses and organizations in 25 different categories and community…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, December 17, 2024–10:21 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- One person spoke during a public hearing Monday concerning the reinstatement of fares for Rome Transit Department buses. The proposed rates are $1.50 for the Fixed Route Regular Full Fare, 75 cents for the Fixed Route Senior/Disabled/Student Fare, and $2.25 for the Paratransit Service Fare. Sara Dahlice…… Continue Reading