Floyd County
Posted under Floyd County, courts on September 24th, 2008 by RomeNewswire
Floyd County Commissioner approved a bid for the new parking deck controls that will help operate the new deck between the Forum and the Hawthorn Suites.
The controls, plus the maintenance contract for years two and three was accepted at $222,000.
The commission also approved a $1.7 million bid for the county’s new work release center. […]
Posted under Floyd County, Environment on September 18th, 2008 by RomeNewswire
Floyd County Public Works will be hosting the 3rd clean-up event of 2008 in the Coosa Community on Saturday, September 27, from 9 am until 2 pm. The event will be at the Berryhill Remote site on Berryhill Road. There will be two more events for 2008 held throughout the County. […]
Posted under Sheriffs Department, Floyd County, Police, Government on September 9th, 2008 by RomeNewswire
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Floyd County Commissioners have approved amendments to their 2008 budget, adding another $25,000 for the Public Health Dept., and including enough money to start implementation of a public safety employee pay raise plan. A small tax increase will be required this year, but the […]
Posted under Floyd County, Police on September 8th, 2008 by RomeNewswire
A longtime police investigator has been fired for tampering with tickets that were ready to be sent to the court house.
According to sources, Investigator Mark Corbin was caught by another office removing a ticket that was issued to an acquaintance of his. According to Police chief Bill Shifflet, the ticket Corbin is accused of tampering […]
Posted under Floyd County on August 27th, 2008 by RomeNewswire
The Floyd County Commission unanimously rejected a bid from the North Georgia Electric membership Co-Op for an electric substation on the New Rosedale Rd. just east of Haywood Valley Rd.
Nine citizens voiced opposition to the project during a public hearing Tuesday night. Several citizens expressed concerns that electromagnetic fields have been linked to […]
Posted under Floyd County, Airport on August 21st, 2008 by RomeNewswire
The FAA is changing the way it provides funding for airports.
According to Richard B. Russell Regional Airport Manager Mike Matthews, Federal monies will be turned over to the state, who will then administer the funds to the airports. Monies for capital improvement plans and other projects will come directly through the state as well.
Matthews says […]
Posted under Floyd County, Taxes, Government on August 19th, 2008 by RomeNewswire
Floyd County Tax Commissioners office announced a new tool that will be available to all Floyd County citizens startin this week.
Coinciding with the mailing of the 2008 property tax bills, a new web site is being launched relating to all the functions of the Tax Commissioner’s office.
The site, floydcountytax.com, will provide comprehensive information […]
Posted under Floyd County, Planning Commission on August 8th, 2008 by RomeNewswire
The Rome Floyd Planning Commission has recommended that Floyd County commissioners deny a request for a new electricity substation at the intersection of Highway 156 and Haywood Valley Rd. in northern Floyd County.
The North Georgia Electric Membership Co-Op is seeking the substation to accommodate growth in the north Floyd community but citizens in […]
Posted under Floyd County, Water on July 26th, 2008 by RomeNewswire
Photos By: Trevor Roberts
A water main busted on Old Rockmart Road near its intersection with Pleasant Valley Road Saturday afternoon, causing a small portion of the road to buckle and traffic to be reduced to one lane.
Posted under Floyd County, courts on July 23rd, 2008 by RomeNewswire
Commissioner Garry Fricks will be headed to court on August 4th on charges of Driving with a suspended license, no proof of insurance and improper transfer of plate.
According to the police report, Fricks was pulled over for speeding 50mph in a 35mph zone.
When the officer asked for his license, Fricks attempted to give him his […]
