Thursday, September 28, 2023–7:54 p.m. -Georgia State Patrol- A Floyd County Police Department vehicle was involved in a three-vehicle accident in Adairsville Thursday. According to the Georgia State Patrol: A marked Floyd County Police Ford Explorer traveling north on Highway 41 was attempting to turn left onto Highway 140, failed to yield, and was struck…
Thursday, September 28, 2023–7:18 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- -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 Rome City Commissioner Bill Collins and Rome Mayor Sundai Stevenson are responding to ethics complaints that were filed against them this week. One…
Thursday, September 28, 2023–6:36 p.m. -GHC News Release- On September 28, Chancellor to the University System of Georgia (USG) Sonny Perdue officially installed the fifth president of Georgia Highlands College, Dr. Mike Hobbs, Ph.D., during an investiture ceremony held in the Floyd Campus gym. The event was attended by hundreds of members of the college and local…
Thursday, September 28, 2023–6:12 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A 34-year-old Rome woman is accused of stealing $36,500 from her employer. According to the warrants: On March 30 of this year, Ashlei Leann Latimer made a check out to herself using Paper Recovery of Georgia’s checking account and then cashed the check for $30,000 at…
September 28th, 2023 – 2:45 PM Staff Reports – A former Armuchee High School teacher has been arrested on charges related to child pornography. According to information provided by the Floyd County Police Department, officers executed an arrest warrant on Brian Glenn Cross at his residence on Thursday morning. Cross’ arrest is the result of…