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…… more »
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.…… more »
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…… more »
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…… more »
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…… more »
Monday, June 3, 2024–6:20 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Cave Spring City Council is expected to follow the Floyd County Commission and the Rome City Commission in approving a coin-operated amusement machine ordinance. The ordinance is slated for a Second Reading and adoption during a called Cave Spring City Council meeting, which begins at…… more »
Monday, June 3, 2024–12:18 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A homeless woman has been arrested in connection with a stabbing incident last Friday on East 19th Street. According to Floyd County Jail records: 26-year-old Kristian Marie Wilkins stabbed the victim in both arms and legs, causing lacerations and disfiguring injuries. Wilkins is charged with aggravated…… more »
Monday, June 3, 2024–12:15 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Two arrested following crash A 28-year-old Lindale woman is facing a felony count of aiding or permitting another to escape law enforcement following her arrest Saturday. According to Floyd County Jail records: Mikayla Danielle Davis gave police a false name of her boyfriend knowing that he…… more »
Monday, June 3, 2024–9:15 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices held steady at the pump last week. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.36 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline which is the same as a week ago, but 10 cents less than a month ago, and 7 cents more than this time last year. It…… more »
Sunday, June 2, 2024–7:30 p.m. -Gordon County Sheriff’s Office- The Gordon County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a robbery suspect. At around 9 pm Saturday, a man robbed the Dollar General Store in Sugar Valley. The suspect indicated that he was armed, and spoke some words to the clerk believed to be Spanish. No further…… more »
