Wednesday, June 5, 2024–9:53 a.m. -Staff reports- The Georgia Department of Transportation has awarded a contract for the resurfacing of the connector (Ga. Loop 1) from Martha Berry all the way to Highway 411. The project will include just over 7.9 miles of milling, inlay, and plant-mix resurfacing. C.W. Matthews Contracting of Marietta is the…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, May 5, 2024–9:35 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Cave Spring City Council is reviewing a proposal for the former Cave Spring Elementary School property, including a commercial and residential mix. The proposal from Southern Schoolhouse Revival, LLC includes 7,000 square feet for a medical office building, 8,200 square feet of retail, 18,000 square…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, June 5, 2024–9:15 a.m. -News Release- This spring, Harbin Clinic Radiation Oncology was once again granted the prestigious three-year term of accreditation in radiation oncology by the American College of Radiology (ACR). This accreditation serves as a testament to the practice’s commitment to delivering high-quality patient care, exceptional standards in radiation oncology, and maintaining…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, June 5, 2024–8:11 a.m. -Georgia Highlands College- The Georgia Highlands College men’s baseball team will go down in history books as the college’s first team to make it to the JUCO World Series, held last week in Grand Junction, Colo. While the team did not win the series, they went strong with an initial…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, June 4, 2024–7:21 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Cave Spring City Council is the latest government body to approve an ordinance regulating coin-operated amusement machines. The ordinance, which was approved Tuesday during a called council meeting, is similar to the one passed by the Floyd County Commissions, except for how violations are handled,…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, June 4, 2024–7:14 p.m. -News Release- Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) is hosting an Open House at all six campuses to provide an opportunity to learn more about the programs offered at GNTC, tour the facilities, and meet faculty and staff. The event on Thursday, June 13, will take place from 10 a.m. to…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, June 4, 2024–11:16 a.m. -Adam Carey, 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 All photos by Adam Carey Crews begin preparations to film Season 5 of the Netflix series “Stranger Things” at the Claremont House on Second Avenue Monday morning.…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, June 4, 2024–11:03 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Report: Man threatened another with a baseball bat A 60-year-old West Rome man was arrested at his Miami Drive home on felony charges of terroristic threats and acts, and 2nd-degree cruelty to children. According to Floyd County Jail records: Mitchum Dean Reeves used a baseball bat…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, June 4, 2024–10:40 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Charges have been filed in a fatal crash that occurred in January of this year. According to an arrest warrant: A Ram 5500 truck driven by 21-year-old William David Frier Jr. of Centre, Alabama ran a red light at Cedartown Highway and Walker Mountain Road and…… Continue Reading
Monday, June 3, 2024–6:22 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome-Floyd County Joint Services Committee will discuss a number of items when it meets Tuesday morning. Agenda items include a discussion of the parks and recreation agreement and an update on the water and sewer extension out on Highway 411. The committee will also get…… Continue Reading