Georgia drivers are seeing little change at the pump this week as the statewide average price for regular gasoline edged up one cent to $2.66 per gallon as of Monday, with day-to-day fluctuations still possible.
The Northwest Georgia Area Agency on Aging will hold a Dementia Friends presentation at the Rome-Floyd County Library on Monday, Jan. 12, giving residents an opportunity to learn more about dementia and the resources available for those living with the disease and the caregivers supporting them.
The agency serves 15 counties in Northwest Georgia, including Floyd and Chattooga, as well as nearby counties such as Walker, Gordon, Polk, Whitfield, Catoosa, Dade, and Murray, connecting older adults and families to services and support.
Leah Gentry, the agency’s dementia care specialist, said the program helps link people to senior resources such as in-home care options, home-delivered meals, and community organizations like the Alzheimer’s Association.
The session runs 4 to 5 p.m. and will cover what dementia is, what it can look like day to day, how to better communicate with someone who has it, and the difference between normal aging and Alzheimer’s disease. Gentry said her goal is to expand awareness while reminding families that help is available.
GDOT Opens Five Major Northwest Georgia Road Projects to Traffic, Including $26.8M Villa Rica Bypass
The Georgia Department of Transportation has completed five major transportation projects across Northwest Georgia and opened them to traffic, marking more than $51 million in construction work aimed at improving safety, traffic flow and long-term infrastructure conditions.
The Wings Over North Georgia Air Show will return to the skies over Rome this spring, taking place Friday and Saturday, April 3 and 4, at Russell Regional Airport, with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds set to headline the two-day event.
Air show organizers say the Thunderbirds are expected to be in town throughout air show week, and JLC Airshow Management President John Cowman noted he’s especially excited that the team will be able to land at Rome’s airport this time, crediting a recent runway extension for making that possible.
The show will feature aerial performances both days, along with a twilight show and fireworks on Friday night. Organizers also emphasized there will be no show on Sunday, which falls on Easter.
Tickets are on sale now through the event website and must be purchased in advance. Organizers say tickets will not be sold at the air show. For updates leading up to the event, attendees are encouraged to follow Wings Over North Georgia Airshow on Facebook.
A Cartersville woman has been arrested on a felony warrant accusing her of unlawful sexual conduct with a person in custody, according to an arrest warrant in the case.
The warrant alleges 26-year-old Jazmine Prechy Richardson, identified as a member of the kitchen staff at the Floyd County Prison, engaged in a sexual act with an inmate.
Investigators say the alleged incident happened during the early morning hours of October 20. No additional details were immediately available, and officials have not released further information about the circumstances surrounding the case.
Richardson’s arrest is tied to the felony warrant, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Known for decades in Rome as the Claremont House, the historic home at East Second Avenue and East Tenth Street has taken on a new identity for fans of Netflix’s hit series Stranger Things—as the well-known “Creel House.” The location has increasingly become a tourist draw, bringing visitors to Rome from across the country.
Atrium Health Floyd-Polk Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2026 Community Impact Grant cycle, with proposals due February 6.
The 2026 Georgia Legislative Assembly will convene Monday, January 12, 2026, bringing state lawmakers back to the Capitol to begin the annual session. Over the coming weeks, legislators are expected to take up a wide range of issues that affect Northwest Georgia, including the state budget, public safety, education, health care access, and insurance-related policy.
Representing the area will be State Representative Eddie Lumsden, who serves House District 12, covering Chattooga County and parts of Floyd County. During the 2026 session, Lumsden is serving as Chairman of the House Insurance Committee, and he also holds assignments on the Appropriations, Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight, Governmental Affairs, Human Relations & Aging, Public Safety and Homeland Security, Rules, and State Properties committees.
Constituents who want to share concerns or follow legislative developments can reach Rep. Lumsden by email at eddie.lumsden@house.ga.gov, by phone at (404) 656-7850, or by mail/visit at 220-A State Capitol, Atlanta, GA 30334.
As deer season winds down across Northwest Georgia, Georgia wildlife officials have arrested a Floyd County man accused of illegally hunting and possessing white-tailed deer after investigators say he exceeded the legal bag limit.
Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley will celebrate a major milestone with the groundbreaking of its 62nd home this Saturday, January 10 at 11:00 a.m. at 510 Nixon Ave, Rome, GA 30161, in South Rome. The event highlights continued momentum in providing affordable homeownership opportunities across Northwest Georgia.