Media release: Brylen Cantrell, a graduating senior at Model High School, has been named one of more than 4,500 candidates in the 2020 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The candidates were selected from nearly 3.6 million students expected to graduate from U.S. high schools in the year 2020. Inclusion in the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program is one… Read more
A small car and a semi-tractor trailer collided on U.S. 27 in front of Berry College on Wednesday morning. Witnesses say both vehicles are off the side of the highway as the investigation continues. Floyd E-911 reports traffic is flowing at the intersection with the entrance to the college but vehicles in both direction are… Read more
THE LATEST Floyd County Coroner Gene Proctor says he initiated the investigation into the death of 3-year-old Dajarius Hudson a year ago after he was summoned to Redmond Regional Medical Center following the child’s death. Proctor says he noted some “red flags” during his initial review and had the boy’s body sent to the GBI… Read more
In context: More decisions are being made about the vacancy due as Tom Graves exits the U.S. House in December. Ben Bullock of Dallas, Kyle Perkins and now Kevin Cooke of Carrollton are the latest declared Republican candidate, joining Dr. John Cowan, Clayton Fuller and Majorie Taylor Greene. From a media release: Ben Bullock, a… Read more
MORNING REPORT Murder: 48-year-old man charged with murder, child cruelty charges. Politics: Packed house for TEA Party’s meeting with GOP sheriff’s candidates on Tuesday. Q & A with Caldwell, Kilgo and Roberson. Add Republican Ben Bullock and Kyle Perkins to your U.S. House candidates’ list. One more due later today. Second Amendment ‘Sanctuary County Rally’ moves… Read more
The backroom at Fuddruckers on Riverside Parkway has played host to numerous youth sports awards banquets, bridal showers, birthday parties and an extra heavy dose of political meetings. It was just about standing-room-only on Tuesday as the Rome TEA Party welcomed the Republican candidates for Floyd County Sheriff — Tom Caldwell, Ronnie Kilgo and… Read more
THE LATEST The Floyd County 2A Sanctuary County Rally has been moved to the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds. Organizer Chris Ashley says “interest in the rally has grown beyond the capacity of the original venue” at the American Legion Farm in Armuchee. The rally begins at 1 p.m. and look for a strong turnout from area candidates… Read more
By Natalie Simms nsimmshh@att.net Four Northwest Georgia churches will be among the 720 churches worldwide hosting the “Night to Shine” special needs prom event in partnership with the Tim Tebow Foundation on Friday, Feb. 7. Pleasant Valley South Baptist Church in Silver Creek will once again be hosting the event for the Rome-Floyd County… Read more
Listen by clicking the above arrow. Rant of the Day. Click here. Today’s headlines: Murder: 48-year-old man charged in Rome’s first murder of 2020; also faces child cruelty charges. Packed house for TEA Party’s meeting with GOP sheriff’s candidates on Tuesday. Q & A with Caldwell, Kilgo and Roberson. Add Republican Ben Bullock and Kyle Perkins… Read more
>Please click the above box to hear an audio version of this report. Usually when some of us think of Silver Creek, it is in a pleasing way: a Christmas tree farm, a very efficient but tiny post office, several respected churches and for us, at least, the home of one of our favorite pictures… Read more
On Saturday, Jan. 18, seven Floyd County 4-H’ers competed at the State Indoor Archery Tournament held in Perry at the Georgia National Fairgrounds. The State Indoor event consists of 30 arrows shot in 10 rounds of 3 arrows each at 18 meters. Center shots are scored as an 11, making 330 a perfect… Read more
Please join the League of Women Voters of Rome-Floyd and Floyd County Chief Elections Clerk Robert Brady for a demonstration of the new Dominion Voting Machines on Saturday, Feb. 1, from 9 a.m. until noon at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Daniel Hall, 101 E. Fourth Ave., Rome. The event will include a presentation, Q&A, and hands-on training… Read more
Media release: Four years after graduation, a Model High School alum has found her passion in helping the children of Rome and she is doing so through a partnership between the Rome-Floyd County Commission on Children and Youth and Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s Youth Success Academy. Abby Larry met the executive director of the commission, LaDonna… Read more
THE LATEST Morning low of 21 so far; no wind chill. HIGH FIRE DANGER CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON FOR PORTIONS OF NORTH AND CENTRAL GEORGIA DUE TO LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES… Relative Humidities of 25 percent or less can be expected for 4 or more hours this afternoon. Winds will be out of the northeast between 5… 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. Raffle of bat signed by 2019 Atlanta Braves to help Pinson Scholarships: You’ve seen Ronald Acuna Jr., Josh Donaldson, Freddie Freeman and hometown favorite Charlie Culberson play for the Atlanta Braves. Now $20 can get you a chance to own… Read more
Randa Farid Mixon passed away peacefully at her home on sunny Monday morning, January 20, 2020, surrounded by her loving family and devoted friends. Randa was born on May 2, 1945 in Cairo, Egypt. The daughter of General Salah Farid and Aida “Lulu” Fahmy Farid. She, along with her sister, Mervette enjoyed a childhood of… Read more
FLOYD China Max, 96. Brookdale Rome, 99. Japan Cafe, 99. BARTOW Mango’s Ice Cream, Cartersville, 100. GORDON No reports. POLK Highland Rivers, Cedartown, 100. Vickie’s Country Kitchen, Cedartown, 99. CHATTOOGA Chattooga County Nutrition Center, 99. Read more
SAFETY TIPS: Track registered sex offenders in your community. Click Offender Watch Crime Mapping: See what crimes have been reported in your neighborhood. Crime Mapping Rome Police Department’s anonymous crime tip line. 706-236-5000. Click for details. Bartow County Sheriff’s Office partners with The Wanted Channel to provide an outlet to post wanted persons: Bartow’s… Read more
