Rome man held on child molestation, online enticement charges: Patrick S. Little, 29, of Rome was arrested Monday on three counts — child molestation, obscene Internet contact with a child and use of a computer to seduce, entice a child to commit an illegal act, according to Floyd County Jail reports. The arrest occurred… Read more
THE LATEST Forecast now through 5 a.m. Wednesday: At least another half inch of rain. Hour-by-hour forecast below. From Floyd County Schools: “While we are planning on a normal start time for tomorrow (Wednesday). We will be monitoring road conditions overnight and will make a decision early in the morning if we need to… Read more
The Boy Scouts of America has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protect with two stated objectives: “equitably compensate victims who were harmed during their time in Scouting and continue carrying out its mission for years to come. The BSA intends to use the Chapter 11 process to create a Victims Compensation Trust that would… Read more
MORNING REPORT Business: Some tweaks planned to LakePoint’s massive pavilion. Sweet P’s now offering lunch Monday-Thursday. WZQZ: ‘Trion Facts’ closing. Alleged ‘Ghost Face Gangsters’ member arrested in Polk County last week is now being questioned in deadly home invasion in Coweta County. Cycle Clap: Local law enforcement agencies partner with Pepperell High’s SADD group for motorcycle awareness.… Read more
Updates at LakePoint Pavilion in Emerson: Look for some changes to the mezzanine level at the LakePoint Indoor Pavilion soon. Bids are due at 5 p.m. Feb. 24 on the changes. This is just a smaller part of the 170,000-square-foot center, between 10,000 to 15,000 square feet per construction bids. Just across the street from… Read more
Listen by clicking the above arrow. Rant of the Day. Click here. Today’s headlines: Business: Some tweaks planned to LakePoint’s massive pavilion. Sweet P’s now offering lunch Monday-Thursday. WZQZ radio reports The ‘Trion Facts’ is closing. Alleged ‘Ghost Face Gangsters’ member arrested in Polk County last week is now being questioned in deadly home invasion in… Read more
>Please click the above box for an audio edition of today’s report. For nearly 12 hours last Thursday, the Rome City Commission held its annual planning retreat at Courtyard Rome Riverwalk. Joining commissioners were key staffers, community guests and even a breakfast with the Floyd County Commission. The agenda stretched beyond the depth of… Read more
Media release: The Berry College student newspaper, Campus Carrier, garnered 11 awards for journalism excellence in the 2019 Georgia College Press Association Better Newspaper Contest. The newspaper received the first place award for general excellence in its division at the awards ceremony, held Friday at the GCPA Press Institute in Athens, Ga. The Campus Carrier is published weekly for the… Read more
One Community United’s next small group meeting is Wednesday at noon at El Zarape on Broad with Robert Brown, facilitator. The meetings are open to all. One Community has tweaked its motto to reflect its expanded mission: Let’s Talk and Act Together. Georgia gas prices increased slightly at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia… Read more
Truett’s Chick-fil-A Sports Mount Berry Mall, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Riverside Parkway, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. SPORTS MENU: Basketball (high school, college) / Baseball/softball / Community sports calendar The Atlanta Braves promote Alex Anthopoulos, extend contracts of Brian Snitker and the coaching staff: BASKETBALL/High school: Second Round State Tournament games are Wednesday, Thursday. 5A Girls: Rome at Veterans… Read more
FLOYD Rome Crisis Stabilization Unit, 89. Sugar Rush: Mobile, 90. Base, 100. Smoothie King, 96. BARTOW McDonald’s, Dixie Avenue, 90. Tokyo Japanese Steakhoue, Cartersville, 85. John Boy’s Home Cooking, Cartersville, 83. GORDON No reports. POLK No reports. CHATTOOGA No reports. Read more
Media release: Local police met with a group from Pepperell High School today to discuss an innovative campaign launched by students to address motorcycle awareness and safety. The student group Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) wants to “put the power in your hands” to protect motorcycle riders on the road. The campaign called “Cycle Clap”… Read more
A man arrested Friday in Polk County on a probation violation last Friday is now being questioned by authorities in connection with a Coweta County home invasion that led to a 14-year-old girls’s shooting death, according to a report from the AJC. According to Polk County Sheriff Johnny Moats: “Busy afternoon in Polk County on… Read more
Not even two months old yet, we know 2020 is the year of change on Broad Street in downtown Rome. A series of real estate moves has dominated our headlines but so, too, some changes to a few familiar names in downtown Rome, including a much-welcomed reunion of sorts. Below is a quick look… Read more
By Natalie Simms nsimmshh@att.net Some 130,000 Georgians served our country during the span of the Korean War and approximately 300 of those are still living in Floyd and surrounding counties. A long overdue, public recognition ceremony is planned for Thursday, April 2, to honor these local veterans. “There are over 114,200 veterans in Floyd… Read more
Early voting for the presidential preference begins two weeks from today and it will be a little different than what you’re used to from past elections. First, we’ll be using the new voting machines which really aren’t all that different from the previous ones. Please click the above box to hear our podcast with… Read more
No newscast, rant today. We’re on the road until later today. Our weekday newscast and rant of the day will return Tuesday morning. The title of the next rant: “The Miracle on West Third Street.” Continuing nerws coverage today on this website as well as on our social media pages, Facebook and Twitter. Hometown Podcast… Read more
