Charges have been filed in a fatal motorcycle crash in Shannon on September 8.
Eight months after his release from prison—over 22 years since his wrongful conviction—Joey Watkins is finally free. He and his legal team had been preparing for potential re-trial for several months, when on September 21, 2023 the Floyd County District Attorney’s Office sought court approval to dismiss all charges against Joey. Later that day, a Rome Judicial Circuit Superior Court Judge signed an order dismissing the charges, thereby officially exonerating Watkins.
The City of Summerville will be hosting a mini-Renaissance Festival coming up next month, on Saturday October 14th. The festival will take place at Dowdy Park from 11 AM until 5 PM, and admission is free.
No one was seriously injured in a two-vehicle accident in Menlo on Sunday afternoon. The Georgia State Patrol Post in Rome told WZQZ News that a Toyota Camry was traveling south on Bell Street and attempted to cross Georgia 48 on to Jamestown Road. The Camry pulled into the path of a white Dodge Magnum that was traveling east on Georgia 48. The Camry struck the Dodge causing it to rotate counterclockwise and exiting Georgia 48 on the north side of the road. As the Magnum left the roadway it rolled onto its passenger side coming to a final rest. One motorist suffered a very minor injury. No one was transported to the hospital. WZQZ News will have more details when they are released by the Georgia State Patrol.
TMMA Farms in Trion will be celebrating Alpaca Farm Days coming up this Saturday, September 30th and Sunday, October 1st.
Second Baptist Church will be having their 7th year Pastor anniversary service on Sunday October 22nd. During the 11:00am service Minister FK Jones from Lovejoy Baptist Church will be the guest speaker. H Bernard Young & The Relevant Church will be at the 3pm service. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, September 24, 2023:
