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Category Archives: Floyd County

Portion of Turner McCall Boulevard to be closed nightly starting May 6

Portion of Turner McCall Boulevard to be closed nightly starting May 6

Tuesday, April 30, 2024–11:15 a.m. -Staff reports- You may have noticed the message boards that have been set out in a couple of areas announcing the closure of a portion of Turner McCall Boulevard beginning on May 6.   Beginning this coming Monday night, Turner McCall between Martha Berry Boulevard and North Fourth Avenue will…read more

Floyd County residents have shelled out over $100 million on gaming machines

Floyd County residents have shelled out over $100 million on gaming machines

Tuesday, April 30, 2024–8:13 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 Players in Floyd County spent over $100 million in the past year on gaming machines found in many service stations and food marts, according to figures provided…read more

Woman arrested during drug bust in Garden Lakes

Woman arrested during drug bust in Garden Lakes

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,…read more

Arrest reports for April 29

Arrest reports for April 29

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…read more

Floyd County Commission to hold called meeting Tuesday

Floyd County Commission to hold called meeting Tuesday

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…read more

Georgia’s gas price average down slightly

Georgia’s gas price average down slightly

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…read more

Early voting starts Monday

Early voting starts Monday

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…read more

Georgia’s summer open burn ban begins May 1

Georgia’s summer open burn ban begins May 1

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…read more

Rome City Schools, Kennesaw State agree to mental health resources partnership

Rome City Schools, Kennesaw State agree to mental health resources partnership

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…read more

Safety strategy spurs road improvements

Safety strategy spurs road improvements

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…read more