Category Archives: Local News
Two killed in crash near Cartersville Friday
Tuesday, October 31, 2023–10:15 a.m.-Georgia State Patrol-Two people were killed in a two-vehicle wreck on Highway 411 near Cartersville Friday.According to the Georgia State Patrol:A westbound ...
Oct 31, 2023
Wreck on Alabama Highway Sunday claims the life of a Rome man
Monday, October 30, 2023–9:44 a.m.-Staff reports-A Rome man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Alabama Highway near Westhaven Drive Sunday.According to Floyd County Police:A Dodge Dakota, d...
Oct 30, 2023
22 Floyd County sophomores and juniors named Governor’s Honors district finalists
Monday, October 30, 2023–9:17 a.m.-News Release-22 of Floyd County Schools (FCS) students were selected as district finalists and will advance in the Governor’s Honors Program (GHP) select...
Oct 30, 2023
AdventHealth Redmond names Dave Tomey, MD, as Chief Medical Officer
Monday, October 30, 2023–9:10 a.m.-News Release-Dr. Dave TomeyAdventHealth Redmond recently named Dave Tomey, MD, as Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Dr.Tomey will replace outgoing CMO Julie Barnes,...
Oct 30, 2023
WRGA Candidate Profiles: Rome City Commission
Monday, October 30, 2023–8:09 a.m.-Staff reports-WRGA is giving candidates in our listening areas an opportunity to let the voters know a little about them ahead of the municipal elections on No...
Oct 30, 2023
Cartersville teacher arrested
Sunday, October 29, 2023–6:39 p.m.-Cartersville Police Department News Release-Mark MathisonOn Friday, October 20, 2023, the Cartersville Police Department was notified of a possible sexual assa...
Oct 29, 2023
Tips to avoid car-deer collisions
Friday, October 27, 2023–12:35 p.m.-Georgia Department of Natural Resources-Any time you are driving a vehicle, you need to be watchful. However, in the Fall, you need to be extra vigilant. Why?...
Oct 27, 2023
Arrest reports for October 27
October 27, 2023–12:32 p.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Man charged with tampering with evidenceA 46-year-old Rome man is accused of helping another person destroy evidence.According to an arrest ...
Oct 27, 2023
Report: Man removes firearm to use Walmart restroom, then forgets to retrieve it before leaving the store
Friday, October 27, 2023–12:29 p.m.-Rome Police Department report-A man reported a missing firearm to police earlier this week.According to a Rome Police Department report:The man told officers ...
Oct 27, 2023
Public meeting Friday to discuss former NWGRH site cleanup
Wednesday, October 25, 2023–10:05 a.m.-Staff Reports-The Rome Floyd County Development Authority (RFCDA) is applying for a US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfields Cleanup Grant for ...
Oct 25, 2023
