The Rome Floyd Development Authority Board of Directors has selected Spencer Hogg as the only finalist for the position of President and Chief Executive Officer. Hogg is currently the president and CEO of the Northwest Georgia Joint Development Authority and will replace former CEO Missy Kendrick, who departed in May for a similar role in Columbus. Kendrick was with the RFDA for nearly six years.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, July 29, 2025:
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Peachtree City, Georgia, has once again issued a Heat Advisory for Chattooga County and all of Northwest Georgia, warning residents of dangerously high heat index values that could reach up to 108 degrees. The advisory remains in effect until 8 PM EDT this evening.
Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader has issued an urgent warning to residents following reports of a sophisticated scam attempting to defraud individuals of thousands of dollars by falsely claiming they have missed federal court appearances.
Landowners and land managers seeking to enhance their property financially, improve game and fish harvests, and implement ecological improvements are invited to register for the 2025 Agroforestry and Wildlife Field Day. This unique educational event is set for Thursday, September 18, 2025, at the University of Georgia’s Westbrook Research Farm in Griffin, Georgia.
A bicyclist died Sunday morning after suffering a medical emergency and crashing on a walking trail behind the Marriott Hotel in downtown Rome, authorities confirmed. No foul play is suspected in the incident, which occurred around 10:43 a.m.
Residents of Chattooga County will have two vital opportunities to contribute to the local blood supply this August, as Blood Assurance schedules a pair of blood drives in Trion and Summerville. These events are crucial for ensuring a robust inventory of blood for area hospitals and patients in need.
Georgia State Senator Colton Moore (R-Trenton), who represents Northwest Georgia including Chattooga County, was fined $500 last month following an ethics investigation by the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission.
Lake Winnepesaukah, affectionately known as Lake Winnie, is celebrating a remarkable milestone for one of its most iconic attractions: the Boat Chute. Opened in 1927, this classic water ride is now 98 years old, holding the distinction as the oldest operating mill chute in the United States.
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has launched a state investigation into First Liberty Building and Loan, a company accused of operating a $140 million Ponzi scheme that allegedly funneled hundreds of thousands of investor dollars into political campaigns for Republican candidates. The announcement on Monday follows a lawsuit filed in mid-July by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against the company and its founder, Edwin Brant Frost IV.
