A teenager has been arrested and charged in connection with a March 10 attempted assault at a Kroger in Cherokee County’s Macedonia community, the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday. What’s Happening: Deputies first encountered the teen on Sunday, March 22, around 8:30 p.m. while responding to a missing or runaway juvenile call in the Free […]
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Albany police seek witnesses in crash that killed a father and his 4-year-old son
The Albany Police Department is asking the public for help after a crash on Krug Street killed two people, including a young child, and injured two others. What’s Happening: The crash happened March 21 at about 9:41 p.m. in the 1900 block of Krug Street. Rickey Thomas Jr. and his 4-year-old son were killed. Two […]
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50-year-old man arrested on meth and theft charges in Jasper County
A Jasper County man is in custody after the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office charged him with drug distribution and theft. What’s Happening: According to law enforcement, 50-year-old Michael James Lackey, of Shady Dale, has been arrested and charged with three offenses: What’s Important: The two drug charges are separate counts. Possession with intent to distribute […]
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Clayton County police warn of bold street robberies as warmer weather arrives
The Clayton County Police Department is warning residents about a rise in street robberies and theft, saying criminals are getting bolder as the weather warms up and more people head outside. What’s Happening: The department posted a public safety warning, calling theft in all forms the highest reported crime in Clayton County year after year. […]
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Floyd County’s 1892 courthouse destroyed in Monday fire
The Floyd County Historic Courthouse in Rome, built in 1892, was destroyed by fire Monday afternoon. Everyone inside got out safely. What’s Happening: A facilities employee first spotted smoke at 2:12 p.m. Monday. Once workers were outside, supervisors took roll call to confirm no one was left inside. Rome-Floyd County Fire Department crews spent hours […]
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Fire breaks out at Floyd County Historic Courthouse
A fire broke out at the Floyd County Historic Courthouse in Rome on Monday afternoon. The building was evacuated shortly after flames were discovered around 2:20 p.m. What’s Happening: Floyd County Manager Jamie McCord said all employees inside got out safely. Rome-Floyd County Fire Department crews are on scene and working to contain the blaze. […]
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US gives $550K to save part of Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield
The National Park Service has awarded more than $550,000 to protect a small but historically significant piece of land at Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield in Georgia, the American Battlefield Trust announced today. What’s Happening: The $555,687 grant comes from the American Battlefield Protection Program and was awarded through the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. The 2.63-acre […]
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Airport Chaos: TSA agents skip work and Trump sends in ICE to assist
Airport security workers missed work Monday at the highest rate since a partial government shutdown began in mid-February, the Department of Homeland Security said, and the Trump administration sent immigration officials to some airports in an attempt to keep lines moving. Travelers reported hourslong security lines at major airports in Atlanta and Houston, while waits […]