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From the Ingles Studio this is The Northwest Georgia News Podcast from the Rome News Tribune, Calhoun Times, Catoosa Walker News, and Polk County Standard
Today is Wednesday, June 7th, and happy 71st birthday to actor Liam Neeson
***Neeson***
I’m Brian Giffin and here the top stories Northwest Georgia is talking about presented by Drake Realty
Multiple shots fired at homes in East Rome; investigators think the incidents are related
Rome woman sentenced to 25 years in prison for sex trafficking minors
And 2nd Ave. contract awarded as Rome streetscape prepares to launch
Plus, Leah McGrath of Ingles Markets joins our Bruce Jenkins to talk about fiberlater we’ll hear from Gary Crawford of the US dept. of Agriculture on that same topic
These stories and more are coming up in today’s edition of the Northwest Georgia News podcast
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STORY 1: shots
Police in East Rome are investigating a series of incidents involving shots fired into or near homes. Two separate shootings occurred on East 19th Street and East 16th Street, with no injuries reported. Police believe the incidents are related and are following leads. Multiple spent shell casings were found near the crime scenes. The first shooting occurred at 4:12 a.m. on East 19th Street, damaging two homes. An hour later, another shooting took place on East 16th Street, with bullets striking a residence and breaking windows. Previous incidents of gunfire in the area have been reported, and a task force had been established in March to address drug and gun violence in South Rome and East Rome.…..check back for updates on this story at northwestgeorgianews.com
STORY 2: sentenced
Marlette Laishell "Lala" Smith, a woman from Rome, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison by a federal court in Alabama for sex trafficking minors. Smith pleaded guilty to two counts of sex trafficking of a minor and two counts of transportation of a minor with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity. She recruited two underage girls, aged 15 and 16, into prostitution after meeting them at a motel in Memphis. Smith promised them money and assistance in returning to California but instead took them to Georgia and Birmingham, where she sexually trafficked them. The case was investigated by the FBI Birmingham's Child Exploitation Human Trafficking Task Force and the Homewood Police Department.
STORY 3: 2nd ave
A $26.1 million construction contract has been awarded to widen Second Avenue in Rome. The project includes realigning the intersection at Martha Berry/Turner McCall boulevards and widening a half-mile of road with a raised median. The contract was awarded to C.W. Matthews Contracting Co., pending the notice to proceed from the Georgia Department of Transportation. However, the city of Rome is currently in the midst of a streetscape project in the River District, and officials will need to determine how to handle traffic routing with both projects underway. The Joint Services Committee, composed of city and county officials, discussed these initiatives and more at a meeting on Tuesday. The agenda also included reviewing annual operating expenses for potential projects funded by the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST), discussing shared parks and recreation services, and receiving an update on the relocation of the Rome Police Department. The next meeting of the Rome-Floyd SPLOST Committee, where proposed projects are presented, is scheduled for Thursday...…..we’ll be back in a moment.
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STORY 4: fleeing
An Armuchee man was arrested after allegedly fleeing from police during a traffic stop for speeding near Rome High School. Bill Franklin Douglas III, 29, faces charges including felony fleeing and attempting to elude police, misdemeanor DUI, failure to maintain lane, possession of marijuana, and six counts of obstruction of law enforcement. Reports state that he was driving 20 mph over the speed limit and failed to maintain his lane. Douglas resisted arrest, leading to the additional charges. As of Monday, he was being held without bond at the Floyd County Jail.
STORY 5: meth
During the execution of a search warrant on North Broad Street, a North Rome man was arrested for allegedly possessing methamphetamine intended for distribution. Jeremy Michael Dean, 44, faces charges of felony possession of meth with intent to distribute and possession of meth. Additionally, he was charged with crossing the guard line with drugs when he attempted to dispose of a syringe in a jail cell toilet. Dean is being held on a $20,000 bond at the Floyd County Jail.
STORY 6: grannys car
A Cedartown woman was arrested for allegedly stealing her grandmother's car from a residence on Plantation Avenue. Magan Nicole Knight, 33, faces charges of felony theft for taking the 2012 Lincoln MKZ valued at $6,000. Additionally, she is charged with misdemeanor shoplifting for an incident on May 31, where she was caught on camera placing items in her car without paying at a shop on Redmond Circle. Knight is currently being held without bond at the Floyd County Jail.
Story 7: Berry
The Berry College Vikings Softball team concluded their winningest season in program history at the NCAA D-III Softball World Series with a heartbreaking loss in extra innings. Despite holding a late lead, they were unable to secure the victory. Throughout the season, the team displayed remarkable determination and skill, culminating in their presence at the pinnacle of collegiate softball. Although the loss may be disappointing, the Vikings should take immense pride in their accomplishments and the journey they embarked on. Their unwavering resilience and dedication have undoubtedly made a lasting impact, and their indelible mark on program history will be long lasting.
We’ll be right back.
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And Now, Leah McGrath of Ingles Markets joins us to talk about fiber
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We’ll have closing comments after this
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