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Tuesday, October 1, 2024–8:26 a.m. -News Release- AdventHealth Georgia mobilized to send crucial medications, supplies, and a respiratory therapist to its sister hospital AdventHealth Hendersonville, just a few hours after historic flooding ravaged Western North Carolina. A statement from AdventHealth read: “We are praying for our colleagues as they Extend the Healing Ministry of Christ…… read more
Monday, September 30, 2024–11:20 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Report: Man threatened woman in front of child A Lindale man was arrested Sunday following an incident at his West First Avenue home. According to Floyd County Jail records: 28-year-old Jeffrey Raiden Smith grabbed a woman’s arm and twisted it. He then grabbed the victim’s hair,…… read more
Monday, September 30, 2024–10:25 a.m. -Staff reports- The Rome-Floyd County Joint Services Committee will get updates on a number of issues when they meet on Tuesday. Agenda items include the Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation facilities agreement, an update on construction and evidence relocation at the joint law enforcement center, and a radio agreement for public…… read more
Monday, September 30, 2024–10:20 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices rose last week, but remain under $3.00 a gallon. The average of $2.97 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline is 3 cents more than a week ago, but 19 cents less than a month ago, and 29 cents less than last year. It costs drivers an average price of $44.55 to…… read more
Monday, September 30, 2024–10:20 a.m. -News Release- Rome City School students showed growth in math proficiency in several grades according to the Georgia Department of Education which released Georgia Milestone Scores for Math on Monday, Sept. 30. Some highlights from the report for Rome City Schools included a 4.5 percent increase in students earning proficient…… read more
Monday, September 30, 2024–10:10 a.m. -News Release- The Paper Doll Parade and Breast Cancer Awareness 5K has been rescheduled for Oct. 19 at Ridge Ferry Park. The event, sponsored by Atrium Health Floyd, Harbin Clinic, Floyd Healthcare Foundation, and Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation, was originally scheduled for this Saturday but was washed out by Hurricane…… read more
Monday, September 30, 2024–10:00 a.m. -Staff reports- For 75 years, the Coosa Valley Fair has marked the beginning of fall for the residents of Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama. The fair opens Tuesday with a Grand Opening Special from 5 until 6 p.m. where carloads will be admitted for $10 (no cars or vans and…… read more
Sunday, September 29, 2024–7:18 p.m. -News Release- U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff has announced Federal grant funding is available through the bipartisan infrastructure law to help protect Georgia families from hazardous materials. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Brownfield Cleanup Grants program, made possible by the bipartisan infrastructure law, offers Federal funding to clean-up “brownfield” sites, which are often abandoned factory or…… read more
Sunday, September 29, 2024–5:40 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Woman charged with child cruelty A Celanese woman is accused of leaving three children unsupervised while she went to a local bar. According to Floyd County Jail records: There was no edible food in the home for the children aged 9 to 15. Police found the…… read more
Sunday, September 29, 2024–5:35 p.m. -News Release- After 52 years of faithful, dedicated service, AdventHealth Redmond and The Heart of the Community Foundation Board of Governors announced the retirement of Ms. Wanda J. Whitten from both the hospital and the foundation. Ms. Whitten has been employed with the hospital since before its opening on July…… read more