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Woods reverses course on AP African American Studies Decision
State School Superintendent Richard Woods rescinded Wednesday his recommendation that an Advanced Placement African American Studies course not be added to the state’s curriculum offerings, citing a legal opinion from Attorney General Chris Carr. Woods’ announcement effectively ended a furor of protests that arose from political leaders of both parties and educators two weeks ago when Woods announced his decision against adding the AP course, which was piloted by several school districts during the 2023-24 academic year. ...
Dispute Leads Move Of South Floyd Voting Precinct To GHC
The South Floyd voting precinct is moving from Veterans of Foreign Wars Outpost 4911 on Cedartown Road to Georgia Highlands College’s Lakeview Building after a dispute. “By their request, we have ended our relationship with the VFW,” Floyd County Board of Elections Chair Jerry Lee said. “The environment became less than conducive to running an election.” According to Lee, the issue was a dispute with the post quartermaster that began...
Dispute Leads Move Of South Floyd Voting Precinct To GHC
The South Floyd voting precinct is moving from Veterans of Foreign Wars Outpost 4911 on Cedartown Road to Georgia Highlands College’s Lakeview Building after a dispute. “By their request, we have ended our relationship with the VFW,” Floyd County Board of Elections Chair Jerry Lee said. “The environment became less than conducive to running an election.” According to Lee, the issue was a dispute with the post quartermaster that began...
State Election Board's GOP majority changes certification requirements
ATLANTA — County officials can certify election results only after a “reasonable inquiry” ensures they’re accurate under a controversial election rules change the Republican-dominated State Election Board narrowly approved Tuesday. The change, which passed 3-2, essentially does away with a provision in current state election law that says county elections superintendents “shall” certify election results by the Monday following an election, making certification a non-discretionary function. “It’s guardrails to make...
TAKING ACTION: Georgia Attorney General's Plan to Fight the Opioid Crisis
The number of opioid related overdose deaths increased by more than 308% in Georgia from 2019 to 2022, according to Department of Public Health records. That’s an increase of 392 to 1,601 deaths in the state during that period and is largely attributed to the introduction of fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid that’s often combined with other drugs, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr said. According to the Centers for Disease...
DOCKET: Floyd Juvenile Court Handles More Than Just Crime
When it comes to juvenile delinquency, the most common factor is a lack of parental involvement. No one knows that better than a judge who sees these cases on a daily basis. “If you give me two involved parents in a household, I’d be out of a job,” Floyd County Juvenile Court Chief Judge Steven Bennett told members of the Rome Noon Optimist Club. When many think of juvenile court,...
DOCKET: Floyd Juvenile Court Handles More Than Just Crime
When it comes to juvenile delinquency, the most common factor is a lack of parental involvement. No one knows that better than a judge who sees these cases on a daily basis. “If you give me two involved parents in a household, I’d be out of a job,” Floyd County Juvenile Court Chief Judge Steven Bennett told members of the Rome Noon Optimist Club. When many think of juvenile court,...
Tropical Storm Debby could soak Coastal Georgia for days
Gov. Brian Kemp urged coastal Georgians Tuesday to stay off the roads so cleanup crews can take advantage of a lull in the heavy rains and flooding brought by Tropical Storm Debby. “Do not let this storm lull you to sleep,” Kemp said during a news conference at the State Operations Center in Southeast Atlanta. “Models show the rain will come back. Give us time to clear the roads and get power back on.” ...
Mayor Urges Rome To Take A Harder Line With Vagrants
Rome Mayor Craig McDaniel said the city needs to take a harder line against vagrants, especially in the downtown area. “I’m of the opinion that we should take a much harder approach,” McDaniel said. “And I think that’s what the City Commission will also say.” The statement came as McDaniel addressed the Rome-Floyd Joint Services Committee on Tuesday morning. The committee oversees services and agreements shared between Rome and Floyd...
Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic Returning To Rome
The beginning of any high school football season is full of anticipation, but being a part of a prestigious early-season event makes the stakes even higher. The Corky Kell-Dave Hunter Classic has evolved into the most significant season-opening high school event in Georgia, if not the country. Founded in 1992, the 33rd edition this year will feature 22 teams across the state playing at five sites across four days, including games next Friday, Aug. 16 at Rome’s Barron Stadium. ...
Around Town: First 100 Residences in Nova River District Due in a Year. Nathan Deal's Latest 'Veto' Has Local Touch
For several months, a large construction crane has towered over downtown Rome’s River District, signaling what’s to come. The crane remains quite active even as the “visuals” along the Oostanaula River seem to change by the day. The ground floor quickly came together as did the elevator shafts. And now you’re seeing each story rise with new lumber and other improvements. The crews’ speed has been impressive, especially in this...
Northwest Ga. Republicans 'Energized' After Trump Rally in Atlanta
Northwest Georgia Republicans who traveled to former President Donald Trump’s rally in Atlanta on Saturday came back feeling refreshed. “It was a very high energy event,” said Denise Burns of Catoosa County, who went with a friend who’d never been to a Trump rally before. The crowd was “really pumped,” she said, and Trump’s running mate Sen. JD Vance of Ohio seemed to be a big draw. “Trump understood trade...
Four killed after Storm Debby hits Florida coast
Tropical Storm Debby drenched Florida on Monday, killing at least four people and threatening southeastern US states with heavy rainfall and catastrophic flooding. A 13-year-old boy died when a tree was blown onto a mobile home in Levy County, the sheriff's office there said, after Debby made landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast earlier Monday as a Category One hurricane. Authorities said a truck driver was killed after his 18-wheeler plunged...
Hurricane Debby Unlikely To Impact Floyd County
Hurricane Debby, which was downgraded to a tropical storm Monday after it made landfall near the Florida panhandle, isn’t likely to impact Floyd County as it continues to move northeast. Floyd County Emergency Management Agency officials said that except for the possibility of some stronger winds the storm system should have little or no effect locally. “We’re not anticipating much on an impact in Floyd County as we’re out of...
Former Cave Spring Police Officer Sentenced to Prison
A former Cave Spring police officer was sentenced to serve three years in prison Monday after pleading guilty to violation of oath of office and use of a communications device as part of an attempt to purchase drugs in 2022. Marvin James Armstrong, 37, was originally arrested in November 2022 after he purchased drugs while in uniform and driving a police cruiser, prosecutors said during the hearing Monday. He, along...
Cop for Kids Softball Tournament Raises Over $14,000 for Local Special Olympics
The annual Cops for Kids softball tournament raised over $14,000 this year for the Special Olympics. The event, hosted by the Southern Softball Association, had 35 teams participating in a bracket-styled competition featuring 8U, 10U, and 12U girls fast pitch softball teams. This year marked a significant change in the tournament format, introducing head-to-head competitions among young athletes, which added a fresh and exciting dynamic to the event. The tournament...
Rome Hits The Road After Sunday Shutout
Rome hits the road Tuesday for six game series against the season’s first-half North Division champion the Greensboro Grasshoppers. Adam Zebrowski’s two hits accounted for half of the Emperors’ base knocks on Sunday afternoon as Rome dropped the fourth and final game of the series to the Bowling Green Hot Rods, 5-0. Shutout for the ninth time in 2024, Jace Grady and Carlos Arroyo were the two other Emperors to...
Four killed after Storm Debby hits Florida coast
Tropical Storm Debby drenched Florida on Monday, killing at least four people and threatening southeastern US states with heavy rainfall and catastrophic flooding. A 13-year-old boy died when a tree was blown onto a mobile home in Levy County, the sheriff's office there said, after Debby made landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast earlier Monday as a Category One hurricane. Authorities said a truck driver was killed after his 18-wheeler plunged...
Teen Charged With Murder in Sunday Shooting at Carriage Apartments
A teenager has been charged with murder following a Sunday evening shooting at a Calhoun apartment complex. According to Calhoun Police Department and Gordon County Jail reports: Lowell Thomas Yancey, 17, of Millers Lane in Calhoun was arrested after a man was shot at the Carriage Apartments in the 900 block of Red Bud Road. ...
Four killed after Storm Debby hits Florida coast
Tropical Storm Debby drenched Florida on Monday, killing at least four people and threatening southeastern US states with heavy rainfall and catastrophic flooding. A 13-year-old boy died when a tree was blown onto a mobile home in Levy County, the sheriff's office there said, after Debby made landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast earlier Monday as a Category One hurricane. Authorities said a truck driver was killed after his 18-wheeler plunged...
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