On Tuesday, at the Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s annual Eggs and Issues event, Governor Brian P. Kemp shared his main legislative and budget priorities for the 2025 session. He aims to maintain Georgia’s status as the best state for business by promoting talent development, implementing tort reform, and investing in key infrastructure.
This week, AdventHealth Redmond announced construction on a 40,000 square-foot medical office building that will be home to the AdventHealth Redmond Heart and Vascular Institute. Site preparation has already begun, and construction will continue through March 2026.
A 25-year-old Rome man was arrested by Floyd County Police after being found unconscious behind the wheel of his vehicle, leading to a series of charges including trafficking fentanyl and attempting to elude police. Authorities identified the suspect as Mibzar Maquito Perez, who was discovered slumped over in his vehicle on North Elm Street at Verbana Avenue. Upon arrival, Rome police officers requested that Perez exit the vehicle; however, he instead took off, initiating a pursuit through several residential neighborhoods.
Dalton Academy fell to the Chattooga Indians with a final score of 53-7 at Chattooga High School on Tuesday evening. This defeat marks the Pumas’ 13th straight loss, extending their struggles from last season as they remain unable to find a winning rhythm. The Pumas find themselves ranked 521st in the state, while the Indians boast a much higher rank at 166th. The Chattooga Indians are riding high with nine victories in their last ten games, bringing their impressive season record to 15-2. Looking ahead, Chattooga will take on Fannin County, who comes into the match with a three-game winning streak, on Saturday.
A late-night shooting in Ider, Alabama in neighboring DeKalb County has left one woman injured and sparked a significant law enforcement response. At approximately 11:26 PM on January 14, DeKalb County Deputies, along with the Henagar and Ider Police Departments, were dispatched to Red Bud Drive following reports of a female victim suffering from a gunshot wound.
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Peachtree City, Georgia say that quiet weather will continue across Northwest Georgia, with a notable shift anticipated as breezy westerly winds develops. Today, residents can expect stable weather as a weak surface high and westerly upper-level flow settle over the Southeast. Moisture from the Eastern Pacific is expected to bring some high-level cloud cover, which may slightly inhibit daytime temperatures; however, the forecast still predicts afternoon highs to hover around seasonal averages, with temperatures a degree or two warmer than initially anticipated.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, January 15, 2025:
