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June 17, 2020–10:06 a.m. AL.COM A Rome woman is facing human trafficking charges in Jefferson County, Alabama. According to al.com, 26-year old Marlette Lychelle Smith was arrested over the weekend after authorities located two teenagers, ages 15 and 16, at a hotel in Homewood, Alabama. The two teens were rescued and referred to a local…… read more
June 16th, 2020 – 11:30 AM AAA – The Auto Club Group Georgia gas prices increased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $1.90 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 11 cents more than a week ago, 24 cents more than last month, and 58 cents less than this…… read more
June 15, 2020–10:23 a.m. NEWS RELEASE The total economic impact of the Floyd health system on local and state economies is more than $841.2 million. That figure is based on a report from the Georgia Hospital Association (GHA) and data supplied by Cherokee Medical Center and the Alabama Hospital Association (ALAHA). Floyd also provides approximately…… read more
June 12th, 2020 – 12:30 PM Little River Canyon National Preserve – The following statement was released on Friday afternoon from the Little River Canyon National Preserve: On the afternoon of Thursday, June 11, 2020, around 5:20 PM, an 18-year-old male from Jefferson County was floating on the river above Little River Falls with friends. The…… read more
May 25, 2020–3:48 p.m. WEIS RADIO A Rome, Georgia resident was injured in a single-vehicle accident involving a 2005 Yamaha motorcycle on Sunday afternoon in Cherokee County. That crash occurred on Alabama Highway 9 at 4:10pm with Alabama State Troopers among others responding to the scene. No information was available regarding the extent of the…… read more
May 25, 2020–3:40 p.m. WEIS RADIO According to information from Public Information Officer Matt Switzer – a 23 year old male from out of state was swimming at the Hippie Hole (also known as Martha’s Falls) at around 2:15 p.m. Sunday afternoon when he went under and did not resurface. First Responders including the National…… read more
May 22, 2020–6:37 a.m. NEWS RELEASE Floyd is easing its visitation policy but will continue to limit visitors as COVID-19 continues to be present in the community. Effective at 8 a.m. Friday, May 22, one visitor may accompany a patient who is receiving care at most Floyd locations, including hospitals, Floyd Primary Care and Floyd…… read more
May 21st, 2020 – 2:00 PM WEIS Radio – (Via a WEIS Radio News Report – Interview Photo from WEIS Radio) The Body of 19 Year Georgia Drowning Victim was Recovered from Little River Canyon National Preserve on Thursday morning. According to Park Public Information Officer Pat Switzer of Little River Canyon National Preserve, Tuesday…… read more
May 20, 2020–7:50 a.m. NEWS RELEASE For the first time in 20 years, AAA will not issue a Memorial Day travel forecast, as the accuracy of the economic data used to create the forecast has been undermined by COVID-19. The annual forecast – which estimates the number of people traveling over the holiday weekend –…… read more
May 19th, 2020 – 4:00 PM WEIS Radio – (WEIS Radio) A Centre man is behind bars after attempting to elude officers late Monday afternoon. Cedar Bluff K-9 Officer Chris Vaughn attempted a traffic stop on a motorcycle on Highway 68 East at Broad Street when the driver of the bike refused to stop and…… read more