Thursday, May 23, 2024–11:54 a.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 location for a water treatment facility to remove chemical pollutants introduced into Rome’s drinking water upstream may still be undetermined. The proposal to place the facility…… Continue Reading
Thursday, May 22, 2024–11:47 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged in theft of electric bicycle A 63-year-old homeless man is accused of stealing an electric bicycle back on May 15. According to the arrest warrant: John L Durant Watkins took the bike, valued at $1,518 from in front of a convenience store on Dean…… Continue Reading
Thursday, May 23, 2024–11:45 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- An East Rome man listed on the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office’s “Most Wanted” list was arrested Thursday. According to Floyd County Jail records and an arrest warrant: 27-year-old Tyler Austin Nichols pointed a gun at a man after punching him several times on Highway 411 near…… Continue Reading
Thursday, May 23, 2024–11:40 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A Cedartown teen who was shot in the arm and hand in the area of Calhoun Avenue in North Rome Wednesday morning is now lodged in the Floyd County Jail on a felony fugitive from justice charge. According to the arrest warrant: 17-year-old Tyrel Deshun Spencer…… Continue Reading
May 23rd, 2024 – 11:20 AM Georgia Northwestern Technical College – Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) and Floyd County Prison have partnered to offer offenders training as Class B commercial truck drivers and welders, aiding their employment prospects post-release. A recent graduation ceremony celebrated the first group of Class B CDL graduates, offenders who earned…… Continue Reading
May 23rd, 2024 – 11:00 AM Rome Floyd Parks and Recreation Department – Farm-fresh produce, delectable baked goods, arts and crafts, fresh-cut flowers, and more are just a few weeks away, as the Ridge Ferry Farmer’s Market is getting set to kick off the 2024 season. The first market will be on Saturday, June 1st…… Continue Reading
Thursday, May 23, 2024–8:42 a.m. -Staff reports- A multi-vehicle crash on I-75 near Red Top Mountain Road Bartow County on Sunday has claimed another life. WBHF Radio in Cartersville reports that Bartow County Coroner Joel Guyton confirmed that 6-year-old Titus Mason was removed from life support Wednesday. 43-year-old Dakarai Mason and 35-year-old Erin Mason also…… Continue Reading
May 22nd, 2024 – 1:30 PM WRGA Staff Reports – Georgia State Patrol has reported that a fatal accident occurred this morning in Bartow County. According to GSP reports, at 6:09 AM, troopers responded to a vehicle accident on Georgia 61 at Funkhouser Road. An investigation revealed that a yellow motorcycle was traveling south on…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, May 22, 2024–12:30 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Although Election Day was Tuesday, the campaign continues in some Northwest Georgia Counties as runoff elections are set for June 18. A runoff In the Democrat Primary for Congress between Shawn Harris and Clarence Blalock will decide who takes on Marjorie Taylor Greene in November. In…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, May 22, 2024–12:18 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Resaca teen accused of stealing GMC Sierra A Gordon County teen is facing a felony theft charge in Floyd County. According to an arrest warrant: 18-year-old Dalton Kal-El Scuderi of Resaca refused to return a 1996 GMC Sierra to a home on Sally Davis Road in…… Continue Reading