A 35-year-old man from Rome is facing multiple charges for causing a lockdown at Rome High and Rome Middle Schools. Dalton Reese Clay pointed a BB gun resembling an AR-15 rifle at another driver, then fled from police, reaching 95 mph on Veterans Memorial Highway. He drove erratically in school traffic on Wolf Drive, prompting the lockdown. Clay abandoned his vehicle and ran into the woods, where he was found with a large machete. He is charged with multiple offenses, including eluding police, carrying a weapon on school grounds, disrupting school activities, assault, reckless driving, and obstruction of officers.

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, October 2, 2024:

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AdventHealth Redmond has officially welcomed Stephanie Whitley-Ferguson as its new chaplain.

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October is designated as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign aimed at increasing knowledge and understanding of this devastating disease that affects millions of women worldwide. During this time, organizations, healthcare providers, and communities come together to shine a spotlight on breast cancer, its risk factors, early detection methods, and the importance of regular screenings.  AtriumHealth Floyd says that mammograms are key to fighting breast cancer.

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Floyd County Police arrested an Armuchee woman this week on drug charges after responding to a domestic dispute in Texas Valley. Misti Ann Smith, 41, was found with suspected methamphetamine, which she threw onto the property to avoid prosecution. She faces charges of possession of meth, tampering with evidence, and littering, according to Floyd County Jail records.

The Georgia State Patrol says that a thirty-year-old Calhoun man walked away without injury after his car left the roadway and overturned last Saturday on Penn Bridge Road one mile north of Alexander Road .  According to a report from the Georgia State Patrol Public Information Office, Hervin Ramirez-Aguilar lost control of the 2011 Nissan Maxima he was driving while attempting to navigate a curve on the wet roadway.  The front of the vehicle struck the guardrail and overturned, going down a slight embankment, not far from the Chattooga River.  Rameriz-Aguilar was cited for failure to maintain a single lane.

The Chattooga Chamber’s Leadership Chattooga program is a transformative opportunity for personal and professional development within the community. Over the course of a full year, from January through December, program attendees will engage in a curriculum that fosters meaningful connections with fellow business leaders, community advocates, and aspiring change-makers. Through a series of interactive seminars, hands-on workshops, and behind-the-scenes tours, participants will develop essential leadership skills, cultivate a greater awareness of community needs and resources, and gain the tools necessary to become effective, influential advocates for positive change. The Chamber also offers a student program from September to April to prepare future leaders. Limited spaces are available for the 2025 adult class, highlighting the Chamber’s dedication to fostering effective community advocates and leaders.  To find our more, visit the Chamber’s website at www.chattoogachamber.org.

The Georgia State Patrol post in Rome is hosting a crucial blood drive in partnership with Blood Assurance on Monday, October 14th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. This event, taking place at the State Patrol’s location on 3386 Martha Berry Highway in Rome, Georgia, is an opportunity for the local community to come together and make a life-saving difference.

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Environmental Health Department for the last half of September, 2024:

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Ten students have been awarded the Live4It Alliant Scholarship by Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) to support those with financial need who are active in their community and follow the key concepts of Live4It. The scholarship recipients for the fall 2024 term include students from various programs at different campuses. This partnership with Alliant Health Plans aims to invest in the local community and improve health and well-being. GNTC President Dr. Heidi Popham expresses gratitude for the support, noting that it helps outstanding students cover their fall semester expenses. Live4It, established in 2019, focuses on promoting health and wellness through lifestyle, preventive health measures, and community support. Alliant Health Plans emphasizes the importance of investing in GNTC students to enhance the overall well-being of the community.  See the complete press release from GNTC below:

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