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Category Archives: Local News

Floyd Sheriff Deputies arrest one of the County’s Most Wanted

Floyd Sheriff Deputies arrest one of the County’s Most Wanted

May 8th, 2024 – 2:220 PM Staff Reports – The Floyd County Sheriff’s office reported that deputies were able to locate and arrest one of Floyd County’s Top 10 Most Wanted, 32-year-old Dorian Johnson on Tuesday night. Deputies received an anonymous tip that Johnson was located at an address on Wood Creek Way. Johnson attempted to…read more

NWGA Housing Authority to receive more than $1.8 million in grant funds from HUD

NWGA Housing Authority to receive more than $1.8 million in grant funds from HUD

Wednesday, May 8, 2024–8:28 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Northwest Georgia Housing Authority is getting $1,870,112 through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Fiscal Year 2024 Public Housing Capital Fund Formula Grant Awards. According to a news release: The Public Housing Repair Fund will allow public housing authorities to modernize or develop…read more

AdventHealth Redmond donates AED batteries to Floyd Sheriff’s Office

AdventHealth Redmond donates AED batteries to Floyd Sheriff’s Office

May 7th, 2024 – 12:25 PM Press Release – AdventHealth Redmond recently donated $13,000 of automated external defibrillator (AED) batteries tothe Floyd County Sheriff’s Office. AEDs assist people who encounter sudden cardiac arrest. Once the device evaluates the heart’srhythm, it provides an electrical shock that helps reset a heart’s rhythm back to normal. AEDs are…read more

Movie filming in Centre, Alabama

Movie filming in Centre, Alabama

Tuesday, May 7, 2024–12:07 p.m. -WEIS Radio- Film crews were in Centre, Alabama Monday and Tuesday, filming a production called “Heist.” The movie is being directed by international rap star T-Pain. According to the movie’s first assistant director, the filming included chase scenes. T-Pain, who was born in neighboring Florida, is a huge admirer of…read more

Arrest reports for May 7

Arrest reports for May 7

Tuesday, May 7, 2024–11:20 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of destroying vending machine, damaging signage A Taylorsville man was booked into the Floyd County Jail Monday on a felony count of 2nd-degree criminal damage to property. According to jail records: 62-year-old Christopher Maurice Holcombe caused around $1,200 in damage at a Laundromat on…read more

Teens indicted in 2022 shooting in North Rome will be tried seperately

Teens indicted in 2022 shooting in North Rome will be tried seperately

Tuesday, May 7, 2024–9:00 a.m. -Adam Carey, Rome News-Tribune- This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com Three teens charged in a 2022 North Rome shooting death will each be tried separately. Justin Antonio Glynn, Malachai Alexander Williams, and Corey Lashun Chatman Jr. are…read more

Tee Off Against Child Abuse golf tournament this week

Tee Off Against Child Abuse golf tournament this week

Monday, May 6, 2024–10:53 a.m. -News Release- Hampton Inn & Suites and the Family Resource Center are teaming up to host the 12th Annual “Tee Off Against Child Abuse” Golf Tournament this coming Friday. The event has raised thousands of dollars to date to support child abuse prevention programs offered by the Family Resource Center.…read more

[Photos] 2024 RoFlo Fest

[Photos] 2024 RoFlo Fest

Monday, May 6, 2024–10:23 a.m. -Rome News-Tribune- This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com Saturday’s RoFlo Fest featured vendors, local musicians, and non-profits hosting fun kid activities, all in celebration of Rome and Floyd County’s arts and culture. All photos by Mills Fitzner…read more

AdventHealth Redmond to host Strike Out Stroke Night

AdventHealth Redmond to host Strike Out Stroke Night

Monday, May 6, 2024–9:47 a.m. -News Release- On Tuesday, May 7, AdventHealth Redmond is hosting Strike Out Stroke Night to support stroke awareness and prevention. Throughout the game, courageous stroke survivors and some of AdventHealth Redmond’s medical experts will be featured. Each AdventHealth Redmond team member receives two free tickets; proof of badge is required…read more