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Grant for Rush Chapel Road smart-mix paving approved

Grant for Rush Chapel Road smart-mix paving approved

Tuesday, February 11, 2025–6:30 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission has approved a request from public works for a grant with the Georgia Environmental Protection Division to pave Rush Chapel Road with rubber-modified asphalt. This will be Floyd County’s second project using the smart mix paving, which has a percentage of ground-up…

Multiple businesses in Rome and Floyd County cited for COAM violations

Multiple businesses in Rome and Floyd County cited for COAM violations

Tuesday, February 11, 2025–6:20 p.m. -Rome Police Department News Release- The Georgia Bureau of Investigation Commercial Gambling Unit recently identified violations at 26 local businesses in the City of Rome that operate Coin-Operated Amusement Machines. Additionally, seven businesses in Floyd County were found to be in violation. These violations stemmed from improper cash payouts and…

Man wrongfully convicted of murder sues police, Floyd County

Man wrongfully convicted of murder sues police, Floyd County

Tuesday, February 11, 2025–11:40 a.m. -John Bailey, 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 A Floyd County man who spent 26 years in prison claims investigators not only fabricated false evidence but also hid exculpatory evidence during a 1996 investigation that…

Georgia congressman bringing back the Fair Tax

Georgia congressman bringing back the Fair Tax

Tuesday, February 11, 2025–11:30 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- It’s an idea that kind of came and went, but now it appears to be back and pickup up steam. Republican Congressman Earl “Buddy” Carter, who represents Georgia’s 1st District, is pushing House Resolution 25, the Fair Tax Act, which would replace the current tax code…

Arrest reports for February 11

Arrest reports for February 11

Tuesday, February 11, 2025–11:22 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Report: Lindale man punched teen A Lindale man has been arrested on charges of 1st and 3rd-degree cruelty to children. According to the arrest warrant and Floyd County Jail records: 39-year-old Michael Cortez Kent punched a 17-year-old, causing swelling and bruising to the victim’s left cheek.…

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