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ACC recommends penalties for West Rome business

ACC recommends penalties for West Rome business

Monday, March 18, 2024–8:21 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome Alcohol Control Commission is recommending a $2,000 fine and a 60-day suspension of the package license at Mi Tienda Food Mart at 611 Shorter Avenue following a license hearing conducted Monday night. The business, which does not have a pouring license, was called before…

More than 20 DUI arrests made on St. Patrick’s Day

More than 20 DUI arrests made on St. Patrick’s Day

Monday, March 18, 2024–2:30 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Georgia State Troopers arrested more than 20 people on St. Patrick’s Day during road checks on Second Avenue at Third Street and Riverside Parkway. According to Floyd County Jail records: Most of the arrests were for DUI. However, a couple of those arrested also face more…

Report: Man pointed firearm at six people

Report: Man pointed firearm at six people

Monday, March 18, 2024–2:30 p.m. -Floyd County Jal records- A Marietta man was arrested Sunday after he allegedly pointed a firearm at six of his family members at a home on East 15th Street in Rome According to Floyd County Jail records: 32-year-old Michael Dwayne Lane Jr. struck one of the victims on the side…

Arrest reports for March 18

Arrest reports for March 18

Monday, March 18, 2024–2:24 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with aggravated assault, other offenses A Lindale man was arrested over the weekend on a felony warrant charging him with aggravated assault. According to the warrant: 40-year old Christopher Clay Barger Sr. put his hand around a woman’s throat, leaving visible red marks, and…

Georgia gas prices spike

Georgia gas prices spike

Monday, March 18, 2024–2:00 p.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices spiked during the St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Georgia drivers are paying an average price of $3.35 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline.  Monday’s state average is 15 cents more than a week ago, 19 cents more than a month ago, and 12 cents more than this time last year. It now costs…

One lane of Highway 140 closed beginning Monday

One lane of Highway 140 closed beginning Monday

Sunday, March 17, 2024–6:34 p.m. -Georgia Department of Transportation- The Georgia Department of Transportation has announced that the right eastbound lane of Highway 140 near Adairsville will be closed this week between Old Highway 140 and Big Ditch Road. The lane will be closed from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day Monday through Thursday.…

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