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GSP: Floyd County Police vehicle involved in wreck in Adairsville Thursday

GSP: Floyd County Police vehicle involved in wreck in Adairsville Thursday

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…Continue Reading

Collins, Stevenson respond ethics complains

Collins, Stevenson respond ethics complains

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…Continue Reading

Dr. Mike Hobbs installed as fifth president of Georgia Highlands College

Dr. Mike Hobbs installed as fifth president of Georgia Highlands College

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…Continue Reading

Woman accused of stealing thousands of dollars from her employer

Woman accused of stealing thousands of dollars from her employer

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…Continue Reading

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