February 19th, 2024 – 3:00 PM -Floyd County Jail records- Resaca Man Arrested for Child Molestation Charges in Rome: Polk Woman Arrested for Stalking, Tampering with Evidence: Rome Teen Arrested for Driving Under Influence on Golf Course:… Continue Reading
Friday, February 16, 2024–12:02 p.m. -Jeremy Stewart, Polk Standard Journal- This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com Three suspects, including a juvenile, have been arrested in the shooting of an 18-year-old Cedartown man who remains in the hospital after he was shot multiple…… Continue Reading
February 15th, 2024 – 12:05 PM The office of Georgia Governor Brian Kemp – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that SOLARCYCLE, an advanced technology-based solar recycling company, will create more than 600 new full-time jobs in Polk County, investing an estimated $344 million in a solar glass manufacturing facility in Cedartown. The facility will…… Continue Reading
Sunday, February 11, 2024–3:00 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested a Cedartown man on a felony charge of possession of material depicting a minor in sexually explicit conduct. According to Floyd County Jail records: 49-year-old Abraham Flores Galvan was in possession of a video depicting a prepubescent female with…… Continue Reading
Sunday, February 11, 2024–2:10 p.m. -National Weather Service- A Flood Watch is in effect from 7 p.m. Sunday through Monday evening for much of Georgia, including Floyd. Bartow, Gordon, Chattooga, Polk, and Paulding Counties. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise…… Continue Reading
Monday, February 5, 2024–10:00 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices held steady last week. Georgia drivers are paying an average price of $3.02 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline the same as a week ago. The average is five cents more than a month ago, but 33 cents less than this time last year. It now costs…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, January 31, 2024–12:14 p.m. -News Release- The Georgia Department of Public Health Injury Prevention Program announces the 2023 recipients of the Child Passenger Safety Mini-Grant. The Child Passenger Safety Mini-Grant program helps county health departments, and their community partners reduce the number of injuries and deaths sustained by children in Georgia when riding in…… Continue Reading
January 29th, 2024 – 12:45 PM WRGA Staff Reports – Paulding County Sheriff’s Office detectives have asked the public for help identifying who caused damage to the exterior and interior of a church. Security footage from the church shows a woman in an orange shirt backing her black sedan into the side of the Missionary…… Continue Reading
Monday, January 29, 2024–9:51 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices are up. The average is now $3.02 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is 7 cents more than a week ago, and a penny more than a month ago, but still 37 cents less than this time last year. It now costs an average of $45.30 to fill a 15-gallon tank…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, January 24, 2024–3:57 p.m. -News Release- Chairman of the Senate Majority Caucus, Senator Jason Anavitarte (R – Dallas) announced his intention to introduce the “Second Amendment Lawsuit Protection Act.” This legislation aims to provide liability protection to property owners and gun manufacturers against frivolous lawsuits. Anavitarte issued the following statement: “When Georgia passed my…… Continue Reading