A Wednesday morning accident on I-75 north left a Rome woman dead and traffic stalled for hours. At one point, three of four northbound lanes on I-75 at Ga. 113 (near Kroger Marketplace) south to near LakePoint. The latest from the Georgia State Patrol: On Jan. 5, 2021, at 4:22 a.m., the Georgia State Patrol… Read more
Adairsville Police report a missing 12-year-old boy has been found safe in Varnell following several days of searching for the youth. Police also say five people have been arrested on charges of interference with custody. Adairsville Police identified them as: Mandy Goins, Vester Preavette, Hawanda Preavette, Bridgett Gradyand Randy Mack Swaney. Each was charged with… Read more
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon for a Rockmart man who died Tuesday following injuries sustained in a Dec. 26 accident in Floyd County that also claimed the life of his fiance, Talor Bennett. Cody Holland was driving the vehicle that left the Bypass near Blacks Bluff Road that Sunday morning. Floyd County Police said… Read more
First responders are clearing up an accident on Martha Berry at Fifth Avenue following a midday accident amid the rain. This photo, courtesy of AM, shows two of the vehicles involved as well as the rainy conditions. Traffic in both directions was slowed by the accident as show in the Google map from 1… Read more
In context: A Polk County woman has died in a Sunday morning accident in Floyd County. She’s among the 16 people to die on Georgia roads during the Christmas travel period which ends at 11:59 tonight. Media release: A Rockmart woman was killed Sunday morning in a single vehicle crash on the southern Rome… Read more
Traffic on U.S. 411 near Chulo Road is stalled this Sunday afternoon following a collision that damaged several vehicles. Wreckers were on the scene removing some of the damaged vehicles. The above photos, from Rome High journalism student Maggie Grace Brinson, shows the impact from the accident. We’ll have additional details soon. Read more
About this page: Updates from the Floyd County Jail three times a day: 4 and 8 a.m., and 8 p.m The latest each day from the Bartow County Jail. Reports from the Polk County Jail (weekdays). Updates from Cartersville Police. Plus: Safety, crime-fighting tips. Floyd County Jail: 4 a.m. Bartow County Jail report Cartersville Police reports… Read more
From Rome Police: At about 1:35 p.m., officers received a call of a suspicious person in the area of Second Ave. at West First Street. The male subject had abandoned his vehicle behind or near Tortaco and began banging on windows of businesses. Officer located the male who stated that he had dynamite in his… Read more
4:30 p.m. Traffic maps and those stuck on U.S. 27 reporting traffic is flowing again on U.S. 27 South. Avoid U.S. 27 south of Booger Hollow Road this Monday afternoon as an accident has traffic stalled. There are injuries per Floyd 911. Some traffic is being diverted to Booger Hollow. We’ll have updates. Read more
LATEST UPDATES The following statement, from Chattooga County Schools Superintendent Jared Hosmer, addresses the arrest of Lyerly Elementary teacher Jeremy Bowman. The text is courtesy of WZQZ FM 99.1 / AM 1180: “I have been made aware of a situation concerning the arrest of a teacher from Lyerly Elementary School. We are cooperating and providing… Read more
SUNDAY updates From the GBI: The GBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Haralson County, GA. The Georgia State Patrol (GSP) and the Haralson County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) asked the GBI to conduct an independent investigation on Saturday, December 18, 2021. One man, identified as Willie Lee Austin, age 30, of Olive Branch, Miss., is in… Read more
Media release: The 2021 recipient of Officer of the Year for Floyd County Police Department is also a winner of the lifesaving award. The officer of the year award is the highest commendation from the police department and is a recognition of courage and unselfish actions that epitomize the true character of a police officer. Blake Puckett… Read more
Media release: Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King says the agency’s Fire Investigations Unit is assisting the Polk County Fire Department following the Saturday morning explosion that destroyed the 1,290-square-foot, 21-year-old home. Said King. “At this point, the cause of the blast is thought to be related to a propane incident in… Read more
Cedartown Police media release: Police have arrested and charged a local man with the Dec. 12 hit and run death of 52-year-old Barry Ford. Jason Myles Ingram was jailed on charges including felony homicide by vehicle, failure to report an accident, and driving under the influence. Cedartown Police officers out on patrol around 6 a.m.… Read more