Tuesday, February 18, 2025–11:00 a.m. -Rome Police Department report- Two people were taken to the hospital following a three-vehicle wreck Sunday afternoon at the intersection of East 12th Street and East Second Avenue. According to Rome Police: A 2020 Audi Q5 driven by a 49-year-old Rome woman left from the stop sign and was struck…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, February 18, 2025–10:45 a.m. -Cartersville Police Department News Release- On Monday, February 17, 2025, officers with the Cartersville Police Department responded to a report of a 14-year-old male juvenile victim who had been shot. The victim was transported to Cartersville Piedmont Hospital for treatment, and life-flighted to Scottish Rite for further treatment. The victim…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, February 18, 2025–11:20 a.m. -National Weather Service- Light snow is possible on Wednesday for portions of far north Georgia, warranting the issuance of a Winter Weather Advisory across the northern counties from 1 a.m. Wednesday until 1 a.m. Thursday. Light snow is possible for parts of far north Georgia Wednesday morning into the early afternoon. Uncertainty…… Continue Reading
Monday, February 17, 2025–7:00 p.m. -News Release- The Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home will host the 12th Annual Floyd County Seed Swap from 1 to 3 p.m., March 2. Associate Professor Brian Campbell of Berry College’s Department of Environmental Science and Studies will provide a presentation on seed-saving and agricultural biodiversity conservation at 1 p.m. Throughout…… Continue Reading
Monday, February 17, 2025–11:35 a.m. -Staff reports- The Floyd County Board of Elections will meet on Tuesday at the Floyd County Election Center, 18 East 12th Street. The caucus will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the Board meeting at 6:00 p.m. The meetings are open to the public. You can view the agenda below… Continue Reading
Monday, February 17, 2025–11:30 a.m. -News Release- Berry College President Steve Briggs was recently honored at the 2025 NCAA National Convention with the Daniel T. Dutcher Meritorious Service Award. During Briggs’s tenure, Berry’s athletics has soared to new heights as he grew sports participation by adding nine collegiate sports in 19 years. He transitioned the…… Continue Reading
Monday, February 17, 2025–11:15 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with aggravated assault A Rome man is accused of choking a woman until she lost consciousness at his Atkins Drive home on Saturday. According to an arrest warrant: 46-year-old Chadwick L. Clark grabbed the victim by the throat, restricting her airways. He is charged…… Continue Reading
Monday, February 17, 2025–9:30 a.m. -Staff reports- Candidates running for Floyd County Commission have been invited to participate in a candidate forum on Tuesday at the Rome Area History Center. The forum is sponsored by One Community United and will begin at 6 p.m. It will be broadcast live at Facebook.com/BridgingTheDivides. Candidates for the special…… Continue Reading
Monday, February 17, 2025–9:17 a.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average increased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $3.00 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is 6 cents more than a week ago, 6 cents more than a month ago, and 17 cents less than last year. It…… Continue Reading
Sunday, February 16, 2025–2:40 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome Alcohol Control Commission will get an update on a recent operation that led to a number of local businesses being cited for gaming machine violations when it meets Monday. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation Commercial Gambling Unit recently identified violations at 26 local businesses…… Continue Reading
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