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November 8, 2026

Northwest Georgia Area Agency On Aging To Hold Public Meeting November 17 In Rome

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The Northwest Georgia Area Agency on Aging will hold its quarterly meeting on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at the Northwest Georgia Regional Commission Conference Room in Rome.

The meeting is scheduled to begin at 10 AM at 1 Jackson Hill Drive, Rome, Georgia.

The Area Agency on Aging serves older adults and their families throughout Northwest Georgia, including Chattooga County, by helping connect residents with programs and services designed to support independent living and improve quality of life.

The agency works with community organizations and service providers to coordinate resources for older residents, including nutrition programs, caregiver support, transportation assistance and other services.

The quarterly meeting provides an opportunity for the agency to conduct business related to aging services throughout the region.

The meeting is open to the public.

November 7, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Charges Dismissed In 2025 Floyd County Shooting Case

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Criminal charges filed against a former 17-year-old Armuchee resident following a shooting that injured another juvenile in August 2025 have been dismissed in Floyd County Superior Court.

November 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Nearly 5,000 Deer Harvested Across Four Northwest Georgia Counties This Season

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Deer hunters across four Northwest Georgia counties have harvested an estimated 4,944 deer so far during the 2026–2027 hunting season, according to current figures from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

The latest figures from the DNR’s Deer Harvest Dashboard show Floyd County leading the four-county area with an estimated 1,770 deer harvested, followed by Gordon County with 1,355.

Walker County has recorded an estimated 1,011 deer harvested, while Chattooga County’s estimated harvest stands at 808.

Statewide, Georgia hunters have harvested more than 107,000 deer through November 2, according to figures compiled from the DNR’s Game Check reporting system.

The statewide estimates include more than 48,000 bucks and 59,000 does.

The DNR adjusts current-season harvest estimates using Game Check reporting compliance rates from previous years. That means the figures include estimates of deer that may not have been reported through the system.

Deer hunting continues across Georgia, and harvest numbers are expected to increase as the season progresses.

Hunters are required to record their deer harvests and report them through Georgia Game Check within 24 hours.

The Georgia DNR maintains an online deer harvest dashboard where hunters can follow statewide and county-by-county harvest estimates throughout the season.

November 3, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Gas Prices Continue To Fall, Chattooga County Average Drops To $3.52 Per Gallon

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Georgia motorists are continuing to see some relief at the gas pump as gasoline prices dropped another seven cents over the past week, according to AAA – The Auto Club Group.

November 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Northwestern Technical College Announces November Open Houses At All Six Campuses

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) will host a series of open houses throughout November at all six of its campuses, giving prospective students and their families an opportunity to explore educational programs, tour facilities and meet faculty and staff.

October 23, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Free Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway For Veterans Planned In Rome

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Veterans and military families across Northwest Georgia will have an opportunity to receive a free Thanksgiving turkey next month during a special event in Rome.

October 23, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Power Unveils New Battery Storage Facility At Former Plant Hammond

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Georgia Power has unveiled a new battery energy storage facility at the former Plant Hammond site in Floyd County, marking a new chapter for the property that once housed a major coal-fired power plant.

September 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Child Cruelty Charges Filed Following Armuchee Drug Investigation

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Two people already jailed on methamphetamine trafficking charges are now facing additional charges after authorities say a 2-year-old child was found living in unsafe conditions at an Armuchee-area residence.

According to Floyd County Jail records, the new charges stem from the execution of a search warrant on September 4 at a home on Turkey Mountain Road.

Investigators say the child was living inside a bug-infested residence where methamphetamine was within reach. Authorities allege the conditions inside the home were so unhealthy that they caused physical and mental pain to the child.

45-year-old Roland Jovan Johnson and 27-year-old Marissa Shaye Cannon are each charged with second-degree cruelty to children.

Both Johnson and Cannon were already being held in jail following their earlier arrests in connection with the Turkey Mountain Road investigation.

They had previously been booked on charges including trafficking methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute.

The additional child cruelty charges were filed after investigators reviewed the conditions found inside the residence during the September 4 search

September 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Armuchee Woman Charged With Cruelty To Children

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An Armuchee woman was arrested over the weekend following an alleged incident involving a minor family member.

According to Floyd County Jail records, 52-year-old Patricia Katherine Gonzalez was arrested at her residence on Tency Lane and charged with first-degree cruelty to children and simple battery.

Authorities allege Gonzalez grabbed the minor by the hair and pulled her down by it.

Jail records also state that Gonzalez grabbed the victim by the arm, leaving a visible red mark.

Gonzalez was taken into custody on the two charges.

August 31, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Rome Woman Accused Of Hiding Fugitive Wanted In Chattooga County

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A Rome woman is facing a felony charge after authorities say she helped conceal a woman who had reportedly been wanted by authorities in Chattooga County for approximately three years.

According to reports, Kimberlie Kay Edwards, 61, of Rome, is accused of allowing the wanted woman to hide inside a camper at Edwards’ residence on Fosters Mill Road.

Authorities said Edwards told them she was alone inside the camper. However, officers later located the wanted woman hiding in the shower.

Reports did not identify the fugitive or specify what charges she is wanted on in Chattooga County, only that she had reportedly been wanted there for the past three years.

Edwards was arrested and charged with aiding another to escape lawful custody.

The charge against Edwards is an allegation, and she is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.