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Georgia State Patrol Reports 33 DUI Arrests After Concert in Rome
The Georgia State Patrol arrested 33 people on charges of driving under the influence in Floyd and Bartow counties on Friday and Saturday nights. This past weekend several thousand people attended the Rock the Country concert at Kingston Downs, with headliners Kid Rock on Friday night and Jason Aldean on Saturday night. According to the Sgt. Doug Shamblin of the GSP, they made a concentrated effort over the weekend to...
Around Town: New Twist in Apartment Boom: "All-Inclusive" Offer. Mall Losing 2 Shops
One of Northwest Georgia’s newest apartment complexes is leasing with amenities including wi-fi, “valet” trash collection, elevators and two dog parks. 175 Main is just behind the “mega” Kroger off East Main Street in Cartersville, close to the I-75 interchange. It is the latest joint project from Charles Williams Real Estate Investment Corp. and Ledbetter Properties. Some 200 luxury apartments are under roof with one-, two- and three-bedroom options. Lease...
Former Floyd Sheriff's Office Sgt. Pleads Guilty to $7k Theft
A former sergeant who headed up a youth education program in the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $7,000 in funds and then attempting to cover up the theft. At the time of his arrest in March 2022, Cody James Waters’ career with the sheriff’s office had been looking up. He’d come on at the agency in 2019 and, during that time, had been promoted to oversee the Choosing Healthy Activities and Methods Promoting Safety, or CHAMPS, program. ...
Mail Service Delays Could Impact Absentee Ballots in Floyd
Continuing issues within the United States Postal Service has prompted Floyd County's elections director to encourage absentee voters to deliver their ballot to the elections office drop box to ensure delivery. “On behalf of the Floyd County election office, we apologize for any issues you may encounter with mail delays,” said Election Supervisor Akyn Beck. “We appreciate your cooperation while we do our best to mitigate delays beyond our control and outside our scope of practice.” ...
Floyd County Property Tax Assessments Up 8.5% On Average
The Floyd County Board of Assessors started mailing out 2024 tax assessment notices Tuesday in what is becoming an annual rite as property valuations continue to rise locally and across the state. According to Chief Appraiser Danny Womack, the board of assessors is mandated by state law to assess a property’s value at, or as close as possible to, the market value. Womack said valuations are up 8.5%, on average....
SEVERE WEATHER ALERT: Chances for isolated thunderstorms increasing for Polk
The National Weather Service has Polk County among the Northwest Georgia area under a “slight” or Level 2 risk for severe weather from this afternoon through tonight, according to latest updates from the Polk County Emergency Management Agency. Overcast and dreary skies aren’t likely to leave anytime soon as forecasters in Peachtree City put Polk […] The post SEVERE WEATHER ALERT: Chances for isolated thunderstorms increasing for Polk appeared first on Polk Today.
Proposed Rome Ordinance Requires Licensing for Gaming Machines
The owners of gaming machines, colloquially referred to as ding ding machines, would have a year to comply with a proposed Rome ordinance partially regulating the businesses that operate them. The ordinance would apply to all locations in the city that have Georgia Lottery regulated Class B coin operated amusement machines, COAMs for short. City commissioners considered the ordinance on first reading Monday and discussed it during their pre-meeting caucus...
We Care Veterans Fair Returns To Rome Thursday
An event that provided information and services to hundreds of Northwest Georgia veterans is returning to Rome, at a much larger venue, on Thursday. The We Care Veterans Fair is organized by United Military Care, a nonprofit serving veterans that was founded in 2012. Their stated mission is to ensure veterans of all ages, branches, and lifestyles receive the care and support necessary to live their best life. Last year’s...
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