Sunday, May 13, 2024–2:04 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- A coin-operated amusement machine ordinance is set for first reading during Monday’s Rome City Commission meeting. In February, the commission implemented a six-month moratorium on new permits for stores that house the gaming machines to do research on the issue and to have the city attorney…
Sunday, May 12, 2024–2:00 p.m. -Georgia Department of Transportation- The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) wants to hear from the public about the proposed intersection improvements on US 278 in Polk County. The proposed project would convert the intersection with Coots Lake Road into a Right-In-Right-Out with U-turns available on US 278. Construction is currently…
Saturday, May 11, 2024–8:50 p.m. -ACCG News Release- Floyd County Commission Chair Allison Watters was recently elected to serve on the 2024- 2025 Association County Commissioners of Georgia Board of Managers. Watters will represent the ACCG as an At-Large Representative covering the whole state. “We are excited to welcome our newly installed Board of Managers,…
Saturday, May 11, 2024–8:43 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of assaulting a minor A Cedartown man was arrested at his Doyle Road residence after allegedly choking a juvenile to the point where the teen could not breathe. According to Floyd County Jail records: 46-year-old Grady Allen Turpin also punched the victim, causing a…
Saturday, May 11, 2024–8:40 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A teen arrested in late March in connection with the thefts of firearms and other items from vehicles, primarily in the Lindale area, is facing additional charges including participation in a criminal street gang. According to Floyd County Jail records: 17-year-old Eric Christian Byars Jr. of…
Saturday, May 11, 2024–8:35 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A 23-year-old Rome man who was recently arrested for allegedly shooting at a man at Park Homes on Reservoir Street is facing additional charges. According to Floyd County Jail records: Chancellor Lamar Crawford shot in the direction of an apartment that was occupied at the time.…