Dry conditions continue to impact northwest Georgia, with Chattooga, Walker, Floyd, and Gordon counties all experiencing ongoing drought concerns as of mid-March.
A Chattooga County woman was arrested earlier this week following a traffic stop in neighboring Floyd County.
Adairsville-based Elevated Steel and the Rome-Floyd County Development Authority have finalized an agreement for the purchase of land in the North Floyd Industrial Park, a move expected to bring around 100 new jobs to the area.
Trout stocking trucks are getting ready to roll across North Georgia as state and federal wildlife officials prepare for another busy spring fishing season.
Consumer advocate Erin Brockovich is set to return to Northwest Georgia later this month as part of an expanded effort focused on testing for PFAS, often called “forever chemicals,” in Rome and Dalton.
A Summerville man is facing a felony charge after authorities say he used fraudulent information while applying for a Georgia driver’s license in Rome.
According to Floyd County Jail records, 55-year-old Mark Williams went to the Georgia Department of Driver Services on Martha Berry Highway in Rome on February 9, 2024, and completed an application for a driver’s license using a different name and date of birth.
Investigators said Williams then signed the application, certifying that the information he provided was correct.
Williams is charged with one felony count of false statements and writings.
A man wanted in connection with an armed robbery at the State Line Tavern in Floyd County near the Georgia-Alabama state line is now in custody.
According to an arrest warrant, 23-year-old Alric Gabriel Crawford of Centre, Alabama, entered the business on December 28 armed with a gun and demanded money from the clerk.
Authorities say Crawford took around $3,000 during the robbery.
Crawford is now being held in the Floyd County Jail without bond and is charged with armed robbery.
A second suspect, 23-year-old Jeffrey Lemar Smith of Gadsden, was arrested shortly after the robbery. Authorities say Smith was found hiding in a dumpster off West Main Street near Watson Drive in Centre.
The case remains under investigation.
A Summerville man was arrested Thursday at North Elm Street and Laurel Avenue in Floyd County and charged with aggravated assault after allegedly pointing a firearm at a woman during an argument.
According to Floyd County Jail records, 51-year-old Phillip Cornell Williams is accused of pointing the gun at the woman during the dispute at a location on Shorter Avenue.
Williams is also charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
A Canton man was booked into the Floyd County Jail on Tuesday on charges of theft by deception and exploitation of the elderly.
According to arrest warrants, 35-year-old Quinton Antonio Wood Sr. contacted a Rome man over the age of 65 on January 26 and told him his bank account had been compromised.
Investigators say Wood instructed the victim to withdraw money for “safekeeping,” then later showed up at the victim’s residence, claiming to be acting in an official capacity, and accepted $9,000 in cash.
The victim was later able to identify Wood in a photo lineup, leading to the warrants and arrest.
The case remains under investigation.
The Georgia Department of Driver Services is warning residents about a phishing scam involving fake text messages that claim to be from state agencies. Officials say the messages may demand payment for tickets or threaten driver’s license suspension, but DDS says these texts are not legitimate and are designed to steal personal information. DDS officials stress they will never contact people by text message asking for payment or sensitive details, and residents should avoid clicking any links and instead verify license status directly at the official site: dds.drives.ga.gov.