From Rome Police Lt. John Walters Sr.: On June 13, at approximately 12:10 p.m., a call came into the E911 system advising there was a robbery occurring at the Dollar General located at 25 Central Plaza. We were informed that a black male armed with a handgun was still in the store when the call… Read more
The above graphic sums up what we can expect as Georgia’s new “hands free law” takes effect on Sunday, July 1. There are lots of questions and we’ll help you get those answers starting Thursday (also click the above graphic for more right now). On Thursday’s Hometown Headlines Radio Edition on WRGA 98.7 FM and… Read more
At 5:20 p.m., a major gas leak was continuing just behind Henderson and Sons Funeral Home, North Chapel, at the intersection of Old Summerville Road and McGrady Road. Witnesses say they’re easily hearing the loud “hissing” sound from the leak. First responders have roads in the area blocked at this hour. Floyd 911 reports no… Read more
Matthew McConnell captured the image of the kitchen fire at Steak ‘n Shake off Turner McCall Boulevard in Rome late Saturday. An associate at the restaurant said they hope to open by 8 this morning. Wayne Robinson reports that the fryers caught fire and then the fire surpression system inside the hood kicked in. The… Read more
From Cartersville Police: Four people are in custody, including two juveniles, all facing multiple charges of criminal damage to property in the second degree. Anyone whose property was spray painted (multiple locations already discovered) between 11 p.m Thursday, June 7, and Friday, June 8, is asked to Cartersville Police Department’s criminal investigation division at 770-607-6244… Read more
2: 45 p.m. Traffic is still backed up in this area. ORIGINAL POST Traffic on I-75 soutbound from just below the Ga. 20 exit south of Emerson is snarled at best. The most congested area starts near the Main Street exit (this picture is from the nearest camera and shows southbound traffic where the X… Read more
7:30 p.m. update: Floyd 911 reports “all clear” following gas leak. Officials are continuing to investigate. From Floyd 911: ***Gas Leak with Evacuation*** As of 5 p.m., E. 13th Street at Crane Street: Fire department is on scene. They have barriers up to keep traffic out of the area and they also request no foot traffic… Read more
A 27-year-old motorcyclist is dead following a collision on U.S. 41 and Ga. 140 in Adairsville Friday morning. The victim is identified as Justin Holder of Cartersville, according to the Georgia State Patrol. The preliminary investigation shows that: The first vehicle was travelling south on U.S. 41, turning left onto Ga. 140. The second… Read more
Fugitive Leads Deputies on Pursuit Across County From Gordon County Sheriff Mitch Ralston: At about 5:45 p.m. Monday, a deputy sheriff attempted to stop a suspicious Volkswagen automobile on U.S. 41 near Resaca. The vehicle fled away at a high rate of speed and a pursuit ensued. Deputies chased the VW on Interstate 75 to Ga.… Read more
Traffic both into and out of Cartersville on Ga. 20 is crawling at best this evening following at least one traffic accident. Motorists heading east toward Cartersville report long lines of traffic, mostly at a standstill. Apparently authorities are jockeying vehicles, letting one lane flow and then switching to the other lane. The Google map… Read more
By Natalie Simms nsimmshh@att.net We are still two years away from the 2020 election for Floyd County Sheriff, but with two candidates already declared and more expected to come, it already is the talk of the town. Sheriff Tim Burkhalter, who was first elected in 2004, has announced his retirement effective December 2020. The newly elected… Read more
Media release: Cedartown Police have made an arrest in connection with a Memorial Day armed robbery of a local hotel. Dexter Leonard Gary, of a Rome address, was arrested on June 1, charged with the May 28 armed robbery of the Quality Inn. According to the Cedartown Police Department Investigative Unit, a Quality Inn… Read more
Funeral services have been set for 18-year-old Emily Lauren Brown who died Tuesday in an accident in Bartow County. She was a 2017 graduate of Coosa High School and leaves behind her fiance, Storm Garrett, and her family. The obituary announcement follows: Ms. Emily Lauren Brown, age 18, of Rome, passed away Tuesday, May 29,… Read more
Gas line repairs as all-clear sounded: The Darlington campus is open again after being evacuated shortly before 4 p.m. after a car accident broke a natural gas line on the corner of Darlington Drive and Cave Spring Road. Floyd 911 deemed the leak as major and there were concerns that the gusts were carrying the odor into… Read more
ONGOING WXIA reports that a 55-year-old Cartersville motorcyclist is among the eight fatalities recorded statewide over the Memorial Day holiday. The television station cites the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office as reporting Daniel Zimmerman, of Cartersville, died at the hospital. The crash happened near the intersection of Bells Ferry Road and Eagle Drive just before 11 a.m.… Read more