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Category Archives: Floyd County

Berry included in Princeton Reviews Guide to Green Colleges

Berry included in Princeton Reviews Guide to Green Colleges

Tuesday, November 19, 2024–12:30 p.m. -News Release- The Princeton Review, a premier college search aid, recently named Berry College in their annual Guide to Green Colleges. There are 2,600 four-year collegiate institutions in the United States. The Princeton Review profiled only 511 schools in this year’s Guide to Green Colleges, which includes schools based on…read more

GNTC names Legare Price associate vice president of Student Success

GNTC names Legare Price associate vice president of Student Success

Tuesday, November 19, 2024–12:28 p.m. -News Release- Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has named Legare Price associate vice president of Student Success. Price has worked at GNTC for more than five years, serving most recently as dean of Student Success since February 2022. In Price’s new role, he will provide greater oversight and direction for the Office of Student Success, including the…read more

Arrest reports for November 19

Arrest reports for November 19

Thursday, November 19, 2024–12:10 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with aggravated assault A man initially arrested on Sunday on charges of interference with government property, criminal trespass, and battery is now facing an additional charge of aggravated assault. According to the previous report: 28-year-old Quindarius Dresond Marques Tate broke a window belonging to…read more

Christmas Parade will take traditional route this year

Christmas Parade will take traditional route this year

Tuesday, November 19, 2024–11:20 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- This year’s Rome Christmas Parade will take place on the traditional route from West First Avenue to the City Auditorium on the clock tower side of Broad Street. Discussions had been held about having the parade go up Broad Street in the other lanes closest to…read more

Two injured after vehicle strike light pole at Goodwill

Two injured after vehicle strike light pole at Goodwill

Tuesday, November 19, 2024–11:00 a.m. -Rome Police Department report- Two people were injured when a vehicle struck a light pole in the Goodwill parking lot on Hicks Drive Monday evening. According to a Rome Police Department report: Witnesses stated they saw a 2021 Toyota Supra exit a parking spot in the Home Depot Parking lot…read more

ACC tables proposed alcohol ordinance amendments

ACC tables proposed alcohol ordinance amendments

Monday, November 18, 2024–7:43 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- On Monday, the Rome Alcohol Control Commission voted to table an amendment that would eliminate future variances and another that would no longer count food truck sales toward the ratio. “First and foremost, the members are going to decide what they consider me there individually and…read more

Child injured in accident at Fairbridge Inn on Martha Berry Blvd

Child injured in accident at Fairbridge Inn on Martha Berry Blvd

November 18th, 2024 – 3:50 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – On Monday afternoon, Floyd 911 dispatch received a report of a vehicle-pedestrian accident at the Fairbridge Inn on Martha Berry Blvd. Preliminary reports indicate that first responders arrived at the scene and confirmed that a child had sustained…read more

Man accused of fabritating false information about a probation officer

Man accused of fabritating false information about a probation officer

Monday, November 18, 2024–11:50 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A 21-year-old man from Birchfield, Tennessee is accused of trying to influence a witness. According to Floyd County Jail records: Tzvi Yehuda Strauss fabricated false allegations against a probation officer, which constituted an indirect threat to the officer’s employment. Strauss made false statements during three separate…read more

Arrest reports for November 18

Arrest reports for November 18

Monday, November 18, 2024–11:45 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Report: Man tried to stab woman with a knife A Garden Lakes man is facing multiple charges including aggravated assault, false imprisonment, and felony obstruction of officers following his arrest at his Wentworth Place home. According to Floyd County Jail records: 29-year-old Adelso Quej-Cho attempted to…read more

Ice skating returns to Ridgeferry Park Tuesday

Ice skating returns to Ridgeferry Park Tuesday

Monday, November 18, 2024–11:35 a.m. -News Release- The highly anticipated Rink at Ridge Ferry Park is set to open for its second season on Tuesday. Located under a large tent in front of the Coca-Cola Stage, this enchanting winter wonderland features a real ice rink, providing a delightful experience for skaters of all ages. Admission Prices: Operating Hours:…read more