Tuesday, September 24, 2024–11:30 a.m. -News Release- AdventHealth Redmond recently utilized a newly FDA-approved device to treat coronary artery disease, securing its place as the first hospital in Georgia to use the innovative technology. The AGENT™ Drug-Coated Balloon (DCB) helps treat a heart issue called coronary in-stent restenosis (ISR). This happens when an artery that…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, September 24, 2024–11:25 a.m. -Floyd County Sheriff’s Office- Two more names have been added to the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office’s “Most Wanted” list. 53-year-old Tonya Gail Watson is wanted on charges of failure to appear in court for theft by receiving stolen property, possession of methamphetamine, trafficking meth, possession of meth with the intent…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, September 24, 2024–11:20 a.m. -Rome Police Department report- Rome Police responded to a ‘shots fired’ call in the West Rome area Monday evening. According to the incident report: A responding officer heard multiple shots that appeared to be coming from a semi-automatic rifle or pistol. It was determined the shots were coming from a…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, September 24, 2024–11:15 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man arrested in September 16 pursuit A 25-year-old West Rome man was arrested Monday on a felony warrant charging him with fleeing or attempting to elude. According to the warrant: A BMW driven by Christian Anthony Cornejo-Guzman was clocked by police going 66 in a 40-mile-per-hour…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, September 24, 2024–11:00 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- According to Rome City Manager Sammy Rich, the price tag for the site at 2660 Cedartown Highway is $1,750,000, which will be paid for using special purpose, local option sales tax funds. “This facility is roughly 11,000 square feet, has multiple bays, including wash bay, and…… Continue Reading
Monday, September 23, 2024–10:51 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission is expected to vote on an ordinance addressing urban camping and the improper use of public areas when they meet on Tuesday. Floyd County Public Safety Division Director John Blalock told the county’s public safety committee in August that following recent discussions…… Continue Reading
Monday, September 23, 2024–11:45 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of neglecting kitten A Cave Spring man was arrested at his McGee Bend Road home Sunday on a felony aggravated cruelty to animals charge. According to Floyd County Jail records: 54-year-old Tommy Dewayne Cook failed to provide adequate food, water, sanitary conditions, and care…… Continue Reading
Monday, September 23, 2024–9:22 a.m. -News Release- The red carpet stretched down the hall ending in a large balloon arch. Hanging from the ceiling were a multitude of stars in different colors each signifying a score received on an Advanced Placement Test. The gold, silver, and red stars aren’t just for decorations, each one bears…… Continue Reading
Monday, September 23, 2024–9:15 a.m. -News Release- Three Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students have received The Governor Nathan Deal Technical Education Scholarship in recognition of their academic achievement in an industrial program. Conner Haynes, Angel Ramirez, and Parker Shepherd—all of whom are Welding and Joining Technology students at GNTC’s Whitfield Murray Campus in Dalton—received…… Continue Reading
Monday, September 23, 2024–9:10 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices continue to fall as we head into autumn Now that fall has arrived the leaves are changing colors and starting to fall just like gas prices. The Georgia gas price average continues to decline at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians pay an…… Continue Reading