THE LATEST Chief Superior Court Judge J. Bryant Durham has signed the order closing the Floyd County Courthouse through Sunday, June 21, with tentative plans to reopen on Monday, June 22. In the order, Durham touches on all the points posted here Sunday evening: Judges and staff of probate court. Almost all the staff of… Read more
From the Georgia State Patrol: On Sunday, at approximately 8:25 a.m., Vehicle #1 was traveling south on Ga. 225. Vehicle #2 was traveling north on Ga. 225. Vehicle #3 was traveling south on Ga. 225 in front of vehicle #1. Witnesses stated that vehicle #1 attempted to pass vehicle #3. Vehicle #1 traveled into the… Read more
From the Georgia State Patrol: The GSP was not involved in the pursuit on Saturday but was requested to investigate the crash. A KIA Forte was traveling south on Sugar Valley Road fleeing from the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office. The vehicle struck a concrete curb, traveling up an embankment and vaulting over a set of… Read more
A 28-year-old Cedartown woman is dead and two Floyd County women injured following a collision in southwest Polk County on Thursday afternoon, according to Georgia State Patrol reports. The accident report shows: Killed was Courtney Danielle Winkles, 29, the driver of the Volkswagen Beetle. Injured were Connie L. Mills, 46, and Margaret Rogers-Mills,… Read more
Statement from Rome City Schools on the passing of Sincere Estrada-Lopez: Rome City Schools is deeply saddened by the tragic death of Rome High School rising 11th grade student, Sincere Estrada-Lopez. RHS counselors will be available, via email, and students are encouraged to contact their counselor for assistance during this difficult time. Our… Read more
PREVIOUSLY Floyd County 911 is reporting an accident with Injuries in West Rome at lunch hour on Thursday. The traffic map showed both sides of the highway were stalled if not stopped at 12:05 p.m. The accident is on Shorter Avenue at Lyons Drive near both Lowe’s and Zaxby’s. Read more
From Bartow County Sheriff Clark Millsap: On Tuesday, June 2, 2020, Bartow County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigators (who are members of the GBI Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force) and Homeland Security Agents executed a search warrant at a residence in Adairsville after both agencies received several leads of possession/distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material. After a… Read more
By Natalie Simms nsimmshh@att.net Fire and water rescue crews in Floyd and Bartow counties already are seeing an increase in river rescues this year with most of the busy summer season still ahead. Officials believe the increase in river traffic is because the coronavirus pandemic with more folks out of work and headed outdoors. “Normally… Read more
Floyd County Sheriff Tim Burkhalter, who completes his fourth and final term on Dec. 31, posted the following note on his Facebook page Sunday afternoon in response to the murder of George Floyd and the aftermath. “I never want to be one to rush to judgment, especially when much is to be learned yet… Read more
Media release: Officers walking the halls of our area schools next year will serve a much larger role than safety and security. They will be taking more interest in the lives of children and working to build mentor relationships to help those who are struggling or outcast. The Floyd County Police Department hosted a two-day class… Read more
From the Georgia State Patrol: Friday morning at 6:09, a 2019 Ford F150 pickup truck was traveling north on U.S. 41 in the left lane. A pedestrian, wearing all black clothing, was traveling north in the left lane of the highway. The pedestrian was struck by the front of the truck. She has been… Read more
Media release: On Thursday, May 28, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes Unit assisted the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office and Homeland Security Investigations in the execution of a search warrant at the residence of Preston Darby Nichols, 55, of Cartersville. Nichols was charged with Possession and Distribution of Child Pornography by… Read more
From Gordon County Sheriff Mitch Ralston: At about 2:15 p.m.Tuesday, deputy sheriffs were dispatched to the Express Inn on State Route 225 near Interstate 75 in response to a report of criminal activity and possible fugitives from justice. The deputies made contact with two individuals, subsequently identified as Schalles Williams, age 55, of 211 Arrow Drive, Signal… Read more
THURSDAY From Daniel’s Funeral Home: “Mimi Jan Luna was born on December 16, 1967, and passed away on May 26, 2020, and is under the care of Daniel’s Funeral Home and Cremation Service.” Services to be announced. PREVIOUSLY Friends and customers are in mourning Tuesday evening over the loss of Salon Luna owner… Read more
For more than 35 years, Tim Burkhalter has worn the badge of a Floyd County sheriff’s deputy. From his early days to his first election as sheriff in 2004, Burkhalter has focused on a career of serving people. Now, after four terms as Floyd County sheriff, he’s ready to retire with both his health —… Read more