Monday, April 29, 2024–7:20 p.m. -WZQZ Radio- An Alabama man was killed in a three-vehicle wreck Monday evening on Taylor’s Ridge in Chattooga County. The crash is under investigation by the Georgia State Patrol but early indications are that one of the vehicles may have crossed the center line, crashing into one vehicle, which then…… more »
Monday, April 29, 2024–7:17 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A 35-year-old Garden Lakes woman was jailed Saturday on charges of possession of marijuana, possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute, possession of a Schedule I controlled substance, and possession of drug-related objects. According to Floyd County Jail records: Multiple pounds of marijuana, psilocybin, mushrooms,…… more »
Monday, April 29, 2024–7:06 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Warrant: Man received money to haul lumber, but never did the work A Coosa man has been arrested on a felony warrant charging him with theft by deception. According to an arrest warrant: 35-year-old Vernon Blake Smith Jr. was paid over $3,500 to haul loads of…… more »
Monday, April 29, 2024–7:00 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will meet on Tuesday for a special called meeting to recognize several long-time employees. County employees with 10 to 35 years of service under their belts will be honored. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the Community Room, Suite 206 of…… more »
Monday, April 29, 2024–9:50 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices saw a nominal decrease at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.39 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is 3 cents less than a week ago, 6 cents more than a month ago, and 6 cents more than this time…… more »
Sunday, April 28, 204–8:42 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- In-person advance voting for the May 21 primary election begins Monday. 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 the…… more »
Saturday, April 27, 2024–8:47 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Georgia’s annual summer open burn ban begins on Wednesday. 54 counties are in the burn ban area, including Floyd, Bartow, Chattooga, Gordon and Polk Counties. The burning of yard and land-clearing debris is prohibited until September 30. Ozone is formed when volatile organic compounds and nitrogen…… more »
Saturday, April 27, 2024–8:41 p.m. -Rome City Schools News Release- Rome City Schools has officially entered into an agreement with Kennesaw State University to help bring mental health professionals into local schools to help deal with rising anxiety, depression, and other adverse mental health effects in students. “We are pleased to be able to be…… more »
Saturday, April 27, 2024–8:37 p.m. -Floyd County News Release- Road improvements are underway in some parts of Floyd County that officials hope will curb the rate of injuries and crashes on our local roads. The safety strategy is thanks in part to a grant from the state Department of Transportation. Contractors have already been seen…… more »
Saturday, April 27, 2024–8:30 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Two arrested in drug bust in North Rome Two people were arrested during the execution of a search warrant at a home on Watters Street in North Rome early Friday. According to Floyd County Jail records: 40-year old Jonathan Benjamin Whatley and 33-year-old Crystal Ann Cron…… more »
