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2024 notice of assessments going out Tuesday

2024 notice of assessments going out Tuesday

Monday, May 13, 2024–7:50 p.m. -News Release- The Floyd County Board of Assessors will be mailing annual notices of assessment on May 14, The last day to file a written appeal will be June 28, 2024. Please be aware that each property owner should reach out to the tax assessor’s office if they do not…more »

Georgia State Patrol reports 33 DUI arrests Friday and Saturday

Georgia State Patrol reports 33 DUI arrests Friday and Saturday

Monday, May 13, 2024–7:41 p.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 The Georgia State Patrol arrested 33 people on charges of driving under the influence in Floyd and Bartow counties on Friday and Saturday nights.  This past weekend…more »

Arrest reports for May 13

Arrest reports for May 13

Monday, May 13, 2024–11:41 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with aggravated assault, felony obstruction A Silver Creek man was arrested over the weekend at his Jack Street residence after he allegedly pointed a knife at a family member. According to Floyd County Jail records: 31-year-old Jarred Kyle Graham presented the knife to prevent…more »

County COAM ordinance set for first reading Tuesday

County COAM ordinance set for first reading Tuesday

Monday, May 13, 2024–10:20 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission conducted a first reading for a new coin-operated amusement machine ordinance on Monday, and it will be the Floyd County Commission’s turn to do the same on Tuesday. The county ordinance is set for first reading Tuesday with a vote coming at…more »

Georgia drivers see a little relief at the pump

Georgia drivers see a little relief at the pump

Monday, May 13, 2024–10:10 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices decreased compared to a week ago. The average on Monday was $3.41 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is 5 cents less than a week ago, 1 cent less than a month ago, but 15 cents more than this time last year.  t costs drivers an average…more »

Rome Board of Education meets Tuesday

Rome Board of Education meets Tuesday

Monday, May 13, 2024–10:00 a.m. -Staff reports- The Rome Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday at the Rome City Schools College and Career Academy located at 990 Veterans Memorial Highway, The caucus begins at 4:00 p.m. in Room A201 and the regular meeting will start at 5:45 p.m. in Room A201.…more »

City of Rome COAM ordinance set for first reading Monday

City of Rome COAM ordinance set for first reading Monday

Sunday, May 13, 2024–2:04 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- A coin-operated amusement machine ordinance is set for first reading during Monday’s Rome City Commission meeting. In February, the commission implemented a six-month moratorium on new permits for stores that house the gaming machines to do research on the issue and to have the city attorney…more »

GDOT seeking public input on Highway 278 improvements

GDOT seeking public input on Highway 278 improvements

Sunday, May 12, 2024–2:00 p.m. -Georgia Department of Transportation- The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) wants to hear from the public about the proposed intersection improvements on US 278 in Polk County. The proposed project would convert the intersection with Coots Lake Road into a Right-In-Right-Out with U-turns available on US 278. Construction is currently…more »

Watters selected to serve on ACCG Board of Managers

Watters selected to serve on ACCG Board of Managers

Saturday, May 11, 2024–8:50 p.m. -ACCG News Release- Floyd County Commission Chair Allison Watters was recently elected to serve on the 2024- 2025 Association County Commissioners of Georgia Board of Managers. Watters will represent the ACCG as an At-Large Representative covering the whole state. “We are excited to welcome our newly installed Board of Managers,…more »

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