Wednesday, June 18, 2025–6:20 p.m. -News Release- Georgia Highlands College (GHC) has officially launched one of the most significant renovation projects in the institution’s history. This summer marks the beginning of a campus revitalization at the Floyd Campus, headlined by a nearly $12 million renovation of the Lakeview Building—home to GHC’s high-performing Nursing and Dental…
Wednesday, June 18, 2025–11:00 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Woman accused of manufacturing “spice” The execution of a search warrant at a home on Rolling Pines Road leads to the discovery of a lab used to manufacture K-2 or “Spice,” which is a Schedule I narcotic. According to Floyd County Jail records: 31-year-old Martesha Lee…
Wednesday, June 18, 2025–10:45 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A West Rome man is accused of stealing around $3,000 in merchandise from the Love Library on Shorter Avenue. According to an arrest warrant: 27-year-old Corey Allen Wood took sexual aides, sexual devices, adult-themed video material, and adult costumes while an employee of the business between…
Wednesday, June 18, 2025–10:10 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- A runoff election for the District Three post on the Georgia Public Service Commission will be held on July 15. Keisha Sean Waites and Peter Hubbard were the top vote getters, but neither received the 50% plus one needed to avoid a runoff. Due to the…
Wednesday, June 18, 2025–10:00 a.m. -Staff reports- This coming weekend, area residents can learn more about the agencies that keep us safe during an Emergency Services Expo. The event is scheduled for Saturday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the East Rome Walmart. “We, as an EMA, are going to be giving away weather…