Wednesday, June 11, 2025–5:45 p.m. -Staff reports- Rome-Floyd County Firefighters responded to a hazmat leak call at around 3:45 p.m. Wednesday. According to Division Chief Jamie Stone, a container inside Lewis Chemical on Lavender Drive was leaking, and employees moved it outside the building. Firefighters shut off the valve once they arrived on the scene.…
Wednesday, June 11, 2025–5:15 p.m. -Floyd County News release- An emergency road closure has been announced on Barron Road due to a water main break near the schools. As a result of this significant break, additional repairs will be needed for cross-drains in the area. This will likely result in a closure of the roadway…
Wednesday, June 11, 2025–11:00 a.m. -Atrium Health Floyd News release- Sisters Emily and Addison Baker both have Type 1 diabetes, and luckily, they also have each other. The determined duo came up with the T-shirt design for this year’s Kiki’s Kids Camp, organized annually by Floyd Healthcare Foundation and held at Darlington School. Their design…
Wednesday, June 11, 2025–10:55 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of using deceased relative’s ID to sell vehicle scrap A Lindale man is facing charges of theft by taking a motor vehicle, theft by deception, and identity fraud. According to the arrest warrants: 40-year-old James Dewayne Barker used his deceased uncle’s identification to sell…
Wednesday, June 11, 2025–10:30 a.m. -Georgia Lottery News Release- A Cartersville resident won the $10 million top prize playing the Georgia Lottery’s 500X The Money scratcher. The player claimed their winnings on May 27, and they selected the cash option for $5,200,629. They purchased the lucky ticket at QuikTrip, 105 Old Allatoona Road, Cartersville. Last week, Georgia…