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April 5, 2026

Floyd County Inmate Accused Of Trying To Influence Witness

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An inmate at the Floyd County Jail is facing an additional charge after authorities say he tried to persuade the victim in a reported case to change her statement to police.

According to jail records, 18-year-old Keano Sanjay Nestor allegedly used the jail phone system to contact the victim and attempted to convince her to alter her account of what happened. As a result, he is now charged with influencing a witness.

Nestor has been in custody since December 1 in connection with earlier allegations. Police previously said he was maintaining a disorderly house where people under the age of 21 were reportedly consuming alcohol, using tobacco products, and engaging in fights.

Authorities also alleged that Nestor pointed a firearm at an 18-year-old female during that earlier incident. The new witness-influencing charge adds to the case as he remains jailed.

April 4, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Unemployment Holds Steady Across Northwest Georgia In March

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Unemployment rates across Chattooga, Floyd, and Walker counties remained relatively stable in recent data, reflecting continued steady job conditions in Northwest Georgia heading into the spring.

April 3, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Wings Over North Georgia Air Show Starts Today In Rome

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One of the biggest events of the spring gets underway today in Rome as the Wings Over North Georgia Air Show returns to Russell Regional Airport for a two-day run.

April 3, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Future Of Historic Rome Courthouse Remains Uncertain

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Officials in Rome say there is still significant uncertainty surrounding the future of the historic Floyd County Courthouse following a massive fire that tore through the landmark.

April 1, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Floyd County Tax Commissioner And Assessor Offices Resume Full Operations

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The Floyd County Tax Commissioner’s Office has resumed full operations as of Monday, March 30, following last week’s fire at the historic courthouse.

March 31, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Georgia Gas Prices Ease Slightly, but Middle East Tensions Keep Pressure on the Pump

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Drivers in Chattooga County and across Northwest Georgia are seeing a little relief at the pump this week, but fuel prices remain under pressure as global oil markets react to ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

March 29, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

GNTC Program Helps Local Student Overcome Cancer, Stay On Track To Graduate

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Accelerated Career program has empowered Logan Knight to pursue a career path in information technology after overcoming brain cancer.

March 29, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Tyson Foods To Close Rome Plant, Impacting Local Workforce

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A longtime manufacturing facility in Rome is set to close, as Tyson Foods announces it will cease operations at its plant on Darlington Drive later this spring.

March 27, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Update: Erin Brockovich Returning To Northwest Georgia For PFAS Meetings And Expanded Testing

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Consumer advocate Erin Brockovich is set to return to Northwest Georgia next week as part of an expanded effort to address contamination from “forever chemicals” in the region.

March 25, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Erin Brockovich Returns To Northwest Georgia Amid PFAS Concerns

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Consumer advocate Erin Brockovich is set to return to Northwest Georgia next week as the PFAS Georgia team announces a major expansion of water, soil, and dust testing in Rome and several surrounding counties. Organizers say the renewed push comes after more than 20 months of work in the region uncovered some of the highest levels of “forever chemicals” found anywhere in the country.