From Cartersville Police: “75 Northbound shut down due to accident before 288. Expect delays.” The DOT map shows traffic moving at 21 mph as of 6:25 p.m. (northbound). Best detour: U.S. 41 to the west of I-75. TRAFFIC LINKS Georgia DOT highway map. Mostly the interstate, metro Atlanta. Google Traffic map: Set on… Read more
Keep an eye on all these storm systems if you plan to head to the Gulf this week or next week. Storm three prompts warnings, watches along Texas/Louisiana coast. The latest: The primary hazard from this disturbance is expected to be heavy rainfall over portions of the central and eastern Gulf Coast. A pair of… Read more
Two murders, separated by a few city blocks and three nights, have Rome Police looking for different killers this morning One suspect was quickly identified following the latest homicide, the death of 44-year-old Randy Lamont Diamond. Murder warrants have been issued for Frederick Duane Driver, 48, of Rome, according to Rome Police Lt.… Read more
Media release: Mike Stover, a 35-year veteran of the banking industry, has been named as a Vice President of Greater Community Bank. “Banking is a very competitive business, and we compete every day to be our customer’s first choice,” said Stover. “I am honored to have established many wonderful relationships over the years.” “Mike joined… Read more
Today’s first headlines: Fast, factual and always free. LATEST UPDATES Business: Veteran banker Mike Stover promoted to vice president at Greater Community Bank. Early reports from the Floyd County Jail and Polk County Jail. MORNING EDITION The latest on the twin murder investigations in Rome. Search Northwest Georgia should have a great view of the… Read more
By Natalie Simms [email protected] It’s been nearly 100 years since the United States has experienced a coast-to-coast total solar eclipse as the sun disappears behind the moon, turning daylight into twilight. It’s an event so rare that all eyes will be watching as the next “Great American Eclipse” takes place Aug. 21, spanning from Salem,… Read more
From AAA: Motorists are beginning to find some of the lowest gas prices of the year. Florida gas prices averaged $2.27 on Sunday. The state average dropped 6 cents during the past week and is 3 cents less than this time last year. The Florida average should continue diving lower this week and set a new 2017 low in the… Read more
OUTLOOK Today: Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected through tonight. The best chances for thunderstorms will be across north Georgia through this afternoon, shifting into central Georgia tonight. Some strong storms are likely and a few severe thunderstorms are possible. The primary hazards will be very heavy rain, strong, gusty winds, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning. Tuesday-rest of the… Read more
HIGH SCHOOLS / ROME BRAVES / LOCAL COLLEGES / COMMUNITY EVENTS / CAMPS ROME BRAVES Rome Braves at the break: The defending South Atlantic League champions missed a return trip to the post-season by 3.5 games as visiting Greenville won the southern division crown as of Sunday evening. Rome gets a second chance beginning Thursday… Read more
Limous Young Couey, age 96, of Rome passed away Saturday, June 17, 2017, at Winthrop Health and Rehab. Limous was born March 22, 1921 in Putman County, daughter of the late Luther and Gracie Callahan Young. She was a devoted Christian who served her Lord faithfully, a great prayer warrior, the oldest member of State… Read more
Floyd County Jail reports: 4 a.m. / 8 a.m. / 8 p.m. Check the status of any inmate. Click Floyd County Jail. Cartersville Police reports: Friday: 1 / 2 Polk County Jail reports: Monday From the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office: Booked into the county jail through this morning. Bartow County Jail inmate search. Search BOGAN,… Read more
Major renovations are continuing at the new home for Life Church at 19 John Davenport Drive, the former DJ’s Tavern. The church is moving from their current home at 3006 Martha Berry Highway as that location makes way for a new RaceTrac convenience store. Church members have done most of the demo work themselves in their… Read more
