Wednesday, June 12, 2024–8:06 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 Three people pleaded guilty to manslaughter charges Tuesday for the May 2022 shooting of Derricus Smith on Perkins Street in North Rome. “My brother is gone because…… more »
June 11th, 2024 – 3:20 PM GNTC Press Release – A Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) police officer has been recognized for his quick actions that saved a 4-year-old boy from drowning. Sgt. Bruce Franks said he and his wife Kayla, a GNTC Police lieutenant, attended an Easter egg hunt and party for children at…… more »
Tuesday, June 11, 2024–10:47 a.m. -News Release- Two local nonprofits, Elevation House and LivingProof Recovery, plan to join forces to maximize support and increase the likelihood of long-term recovery in Rome and Floyd County. The two organizations have recognized the extreme need for synergy of support to serve those living with a dual diagnosis (substance…… more »
Tuesday, June 11, 2024–10:41 a.m. -Georgia Department of Public Health- The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is closing all remaining COVID-19 community testing sites at the end of June. The only one currently remaining open in Northwest Georgia is in Rome, Floyd County, at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds, and it will close June 30. …… more »
Tuesday, June 11, 2024–10:35 a.m. -News Release- The Aspen Institute has named Georgia Highlands College as a finalist for the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. The $1 million award is the nation’s signature recognition of strong performance among community colleges. The institutions selected for this honor stand out among more than 1,000 community…… more »
Tuesday, June 11, 2024–10:12 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 Northwest Georgia Housing Authority met Monday and extended an offer to Ripley Housing Authority CEO Justin Jones to replace the retiring executive director, Sandra Hudson. Ripley…… more »
Tuesday, June 10, 2024–8:42 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission has approved a revamped assembly permit ordinance. The ordinance differs from the one that was tabled in April by adding a “non-expressive events” category that would be exempt certain activities from the permit requirement for gatherings or 25 or more. Those activities…… more »
Monday, June 10, 2024–11:50 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Report: Gunfire in South Rome may have been sparked by social media post Two Rome women have been arrested in connection with a reported shooting incident on Hardy Avenue Friday evening. According to Floyd County Jail records and a Rome Police report: 22-year-old Chelsey Nicole Shaw…… more »
Monday, June 10, 2024–10:55 a.m. -Georgia Department of Transportation- Motorists are being reminded of bridge repairs taking place on Highway 27 South in the Lindale area. Weather permitting, crews will be repairing a portion of the bridge over Silver Creek through the end of the month. The work will take place every night between 7…… more »
Monday, June 10, 2024–10:40 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices decreased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.29 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline which is 7 cents less than a week ago, and 14 cents less than a month ago, but 2 cents more than this time last…… more »
