Unofficial Results brought to you by: Click the candidate’s photo to visit the official campaign website. Hershel Junior Walker won. 13.36% 3.96% 3.21% 2.42% 8.85% 68.19% Raphael Warnock won. 3.96% 96.04% Marjorie Taylor Greene won. 6.15% 69.54% 3.65% 2.22% 16.95% 1.49% Marcus Flowers won. 19.11% 74.71% 6.19% Brian Kemp won and will face Stacy Abrams…
Nightly closure on Turner McCall this week
Sunday, May 5, 2024–3:50 p.m. -Compiled reports- A portion of Turner McCall Boulevard will be closed during the evening hours this week for the relocation of a water main as part of the Second Avenue improvement project. The closure will not impact the daily commute for drivers. However, closures will affect those who are out…
Early voting continues this week
Sunday, May 5, 2024–3:45 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- In-person advance voting for the May 21 primary election continues this week Floyd County residents can cast ballots between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on weekdays at the elections office on East 12th Street, the Anthony Recreation Center in Garden Lakes, and at…
Floyd County Police report 11 firearms stolen from vehicles so far this year
Sunday, May 5, 2024–3:40 p.m. -Floyd County Police News Release- The Floyd County Police Department is issuing a crucial reminder to residents to prioritize the security of their vehicles and valuables. In this year alone, there have been 30 reported instances of vehicle entry and 14 cases of vehicle theft within the county’s jurisdiction. Of…
Arrest reports for May 5
Sunday, May 5, 2024–3:30 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with aggravated assault, false imprisonment A 37-year-old Rome man was arrested Thursday following an incident on Lindsey Drive in Garden Lakes. According to Floyd County Jail records: Phillemon Marcus Bowles Jr. grabbed and pulled a woman to keep her from leaving the bedroom. He…
Planning commission okays revamped residential development off Callier Springs Road
Friday, May 3, 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 The Rome-Floyd Planning Commission recommended approval of changes requested for a 309-acre development off Callier Springs Road, to include 465 single-family homes. According to the Rome News-Tribune:…
New York man charged in fatal wreck Thursday night in Shannon
Friday, May 3, 2024–10:11 a.m. -Staff reports- The driver of an 18-wheeler has been charged with felony 1st-degree vehicular following a crash that claimed the life of a Calhoun woman. The wreck occurred Thursday evening just before midnight on Highway 53 near Calhoun Road. According to Floyd County Jail records: The commercial vehicle, driven by…
[VIDEO] GA Chamber President discusses challenges facing NWGA in new economic tour
May 2nd, 2024 – 5:30 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Thursday afternoon the Dalton Convention Center ballroom held a presentation hosted by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, led by their President and CEO, Chris Clark. As part of the presentation, President Clark discussed how the Georgia Chamber is…
Arrest reports for May 2
Friday, May 2, 2024–3:44 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Teen charged in December shooting incident A Rome teen is facing felony charges after he allegedly shot another person in the foot. According to Floyd County Jail records: 18-year-old Richard Laverne Jones was arrested Wednesday in connection to the shooting that occurred back on December 15…
Rome Water and Sewer Committee gets progress update on new water treatment facility
Thursday, May 2, 2024–3:30 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Members of the Rome Water and Sewer Committee made two key decisions during their Thursday meeting regarding the construction of a new reverse osmosis treatment facility to filter out per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in the Oostanaula River. The committee made up of Commissioners Randy Quick, Jim Bojo, and…
COAM ordinance headed to the Floyd County Commission
Thursday, May 2, 2024–2:48 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission appears to be ready to vote on a local coin-operated amusement machine ordinance. Assistant Floyd County Attorney Chris Jackson told the county public safety committee on Thursday that local governments are limited by the state in what can go into an ordinance.…
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