(Media release from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation): As a result of a proactive online undercover investigation coordinated by the Georgia Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes Unit (CEACC), and the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations, 12 people were arrested over a three-day…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2023
REPS MITCHELL SCOGGINS, MATTHEW GAMBILL ANNOUNCE BARTOW COUNTY HOMESTEAD TAX EXEMPTION INCREASES
(Media release from the Georgia House of Representatives Press Office): State Representatives Mitchell Scoggins (R-Cartersville) and Matthew Gambill (R-Cartersville) on Tuesday announced that Governor Brian Kemp recently signed House Bill 118 and House Bill 622 into law to triple Bartow County’s homestead tax exemption programs for school and county ad valorem taxes. Next spring, residents…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES OPEN INTERLEAGUE SET WITH VICTORY OVER BOSTON RED SOX
The Atlanta Braves defeated the Boston Red Sox 9-3 on Tuesday night in the opener of a two-game interleague set at Truist Park. It was the third straight victory for the National League East-leading Braves. Matt Olson got Atlanta on the board with a two-run homer during the bottom of the first inning. Those two…… read more »
RAIN, UNPLAYABLE FIELD CONDITIONS FORCE ROME BRAVES’ EDUCATION DAY DOUBLE HEADER
(Media release from the Rome Braves): Tuesday’s series opener between the Rome Braves and Asheville Tourists has been postponed due to unplayable field conditions. Tuesday’s contest will be made up on Wednesday as a double header, with each contest lasting seven innings. First pitch will be at 11:00am EST. Fans holding tickets to Tuesday’s contest…… read more »
DUCKS UNLIMITED ROME TO HOST ANNUAL GREENWING EVENT ON SATURDAY, MAY 13TH
Local children are invited to learn about ducks and their habitats during the annual Greenwing event that will be hosted by Ducks Unlimited Rome this Saturday, May 13th at the Rome-Floyd ECO Center at Ridge Ferry Park on Riverside Parkway. The activities will begin at 10 am. Registration will start at 9 am. Kelli Snow,…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT/GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY OFFER SAFE DRIVING TIPS
(Release from the Floyd County Police Department): The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety and The Floyd County Police Department offer these safe driving tips: 1. Drive at safe and reasonable speeds and never try to speed to make up time. 2. Buckle up before starting your vehicle 3. Avoid distractions such as phones, conversations, reaching…… read more »
ROAD CLOSURE AT LITTLE TEXAS VALLEY ROAD PLANNED FOR WEDNESDAY
(Announcement from Floyd County Public Works): Floyd County Public Works will close the single lane bridge on Little Texas Valley Road to through traffic on Wednesday May 10, 2023 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. while work is being performed on the wooden floor of the bridge. Traffic will use Scenic Road as the…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY ELECTIONS BOARD TO MEET MAY 16TH
(Announcement from the Floyd County Board of Elections and Registration): The Floyd County Board of Elections will meet on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at the Floyd County Election Center, 18 East 12th Street, Rome. Caucus will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the Board meeting at 6:00 p.m. The meetings are open to the public. For more information, please contact the Floyd County Elections &…… read more »
AG CARR SHARES TIPS, RESOURCES TO PROTECT OLDER GEORGIANS DURING OLDER AMERICANS MONTH
(Media release from the Office of Georgia’s Attorney General Chris Carr): Attorney General Chris Carr is recognizing this May as Older Americans Month by sharing key tips and resources to help all Georgians recognize, prevent, and report the financial abuse and exploitation of older adults. “During Older Americans Month, we are proud to honor and…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES WELCOME BOSTON RED SOX TO TOWN FOR TWO-GAME SET, SEAN MURPHY NAMED NL PLAYER OF THE WEEK
The Atlanta Braves had a scheduled off day on Monday and will be back in action tonight as hosts to the Boston Red Sox in game one of a two-game set at Truist Park. Charlie Morton will be Atlanta’s starting pitcher. Nick Pivetta will head to the mound for Boston. The first pitch is scheduled…… read more »