Tuesday, July 9, 2024–11:30 a.m. -Blake Silvers, Calhoun Times- This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com A recent lawsuit filed against the City of Calhoun is one step closer to a resolution following a vote by the council this week. Monday night, council…… more »
Tuesday, July 9, 2024–10:30 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission voted Monday to approve a recommendation from the committee on committees to appoint Jamie Palmer to the Northwest Georgia Housing Authority Board. Palmer will replace Hilda Curtis, who is retiring. The Housing Authority Board consists of eight members. The Rome City Commission…… more »
July 8th, 2024 – 4:20 PM The Georgia Department of Transportation – Weather permitting, crews will be performing maintenance along I-75 southbound near milepost 306. The work will close the right southbound lane and the shoulder north of Highway 140 for about a half mile. Motorists should expect delays. WHEN: Tuesday, July 9 from 9 a.m.…… more »
July 8th, 2024 – 3:15 PM Cherokee County AL Sheriff’s Office – According to Cherokee County (Alabama) Sheriff Jeff Shaver, last week deputies and investigators were called to an address about a burglary. Investigators and deputies quickly developed a suspect, went to his house, and later retrieved all the stolen items. Warrants were obtained for…… more »
Monday, July 8, 2024–12:19 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission will conduct the first public hearing regarding the proposed millage rate when they meet Monday night. The proposed rate for maintenance and operations, fire, and solid waste is advertised at 9.414 mills, which would be an increase of 0.75 mills, although the…… more »
Monday, July 8, 2024–12:13 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City School Board will consider the installation of speed detection cameras in the West Central Elementary School zone on Lavender Drive when they meet on Tuesday evening. This would be the third city school zone with cameras. The others are in the Rome High/Rome…… more »
Monday, July 8, 2024–12:08 p.m. -Floyd County Jail record- Man accused of hitting, biting pregnant woman A Rosemont Park man was arrested over the weekend after allegedly assaulting a pregnant woman. According to Floyd County Jail records: 23-year-old Dale Jackson Early Jr. grabbed the victim around her neck, leaving visible marks. He also struck and…… more »
Monday, July 8, 2024–8:32 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices increased slightly compared to a week ago. The statewide average is now $3.32 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is a penny more than a week ago. That is also 1 cent more than a month ago, and 8 cents more than this time last year. It costs drivers…… more »
Sunday, July 7, 2024–4:15 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Rome and Floyd County will celebrate the completion of a major section of the trail system on Tuesday. A ribbon cutting for the Mt. Berry Trail and AdventHealth Redmond ECO Greenway signage will be held at 9:00 a.m. at the AdventHealth Stadium eastside parking lot trailhead.…… more »
Sunday, July 7, 2024–3:05 p.m. -Floyd County Sheriff’s Office- Later this month, the Bless Coalition will be giving away free backpacks and school supplies to school-aged children in Rome and Floyd County. “Supplies for Success” is a partnership between the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office and the Crosspoint City Church. They currently have around 90 openings…… more »
