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Crime

Deadly Shooting in Rossville. What We Know

by Thom ChandlerOctober 6, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: Mark Harris, former director of Rossville Public Works and ex-fire captain, faces charges after allegedly using city funds for personal purchases.

Crime

Former Rossville Public Works Director Accused of Using City Funds for Personal Purchases

by Thom ChandlerOctober 6, 2023October 6, 2023

The Gist: The seasonal burn ban in Georgia ceased as of October 1, reinstating outdoor burning in 54 counties under specific regulations.

Georgia’s outdoor burn ban has been lifted

by Thom ChandlerOctober 2, 2023October 2, 2023

MARIETTA, GEORGIA – A pair of undefeated teams hooked up at Walton on Friday night, as North Paulding visited the national ranked Raiders, ranked No. 23 in the latest SBLive/Sports Illustrated Power 25. The Wolfpack put up a fight, but Walton quarterback Jeremy Hecklinski, a Wake Forest commit, ...

High School Football: Wake Forest Commit Jeremy Hecklinski Propels Walton Over East Paulding

by Gary AdornatoSeptember 30, 2023October 10, 2023

State Sen. Colton Moore ATLANTA – The Georgia Senate Republican Caucus has suspended freshman Sen. Colton Moore after he unsuccessfully pushed for a special legislative session to investigate Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’s prosecution of former President Donald Trump. Moore, R-Trenton, mounted his bid for a special session despite Gov. Brian Kemp publicly dismissing

Your Government

Controversial Call for Special Session Puts State Senator Colton Moore in Hot Water with Republicans

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceSeptember 28, 2023October 10, 2023

Representing You

Georgia Republicans and Democrats Play Blame Game Over Government Shutdown

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceSeptember 28, 2023October 10, 2023

John Fuchko ATLANTA – The University System of Georgia Board of Regents Wednesday named John Fuchko III sole finalist to become the next president of Dalton State College. Fuchko has served as Dalton’s interim president since June, when Margaret Venable retired after eight years as the school’s first female president. Immediately before that, he was

Meet the New President of Dalton State College

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceSeptember 27, 2023October 10, 2023

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Traffic & Transportation

A Man Killed While Riding His Bike on Cobb Parkway

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 26, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: A sudden shooting at a Hiram Walmart took the lives of a former couple in a suspected domestic violence incident.

Crime

Murder-Suicide at Hiram Walmart: What we know

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 21, 2023September 21, 2023

CARTERSVILLE -- The Bartow County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a suspect who has been caught on surveillance camera multiple times trespassing and entering vehicles on Maple Ridge.

Crime

Suspect in rash of car break-ins caught on camera in Bartow County

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 21, 2023September 21, 2023

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Crime

A Calhoun man and a former Cherokee County teacher were sentenced for sharing explicit images of kids

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 7, 2023September 7, 2023

State Sen. Colton Moore ATLANTA – Freshman state Sen. Colton Moore renewed his call Thursday for a special session of the General Assembly to investigate, defund, and potentially impeach Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis for pushing to indict former President Donald Trump. “I represent 200,000 hardworking Georgians in Northwest Georgia,” Colton, R-Trenton, said during

Representing You

State Senator Renews Call to Punish Prosecutor Fani Willis for Trump Indictment

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceSeptember 7, 2023October 10, 2023

Carrollton traveled north to Rome on Friday and made easy work of the previously undefeated Wolves. Sophomores Julian "JuJu" Lewis and Kimauri Farmer paced the offense, and the Carrollton defense was on point in a 33-13 win for the Trojans in Week 3 of the Georgia high school football season. Lewis ...

High School Football: Carrollton defense smothers Rome as Julian Lewis, Kimauri Farmer carry offense

by Mike Swanson, SBLive SportsSeptember 2, 2023September 2, 2023

Five employees of the Dalton Youth Detention Center in Whitfield County are facing criminal charges over the in-custody death of 16-year-old Alexis Sluder of Ellijay. The indictments include various counts of first and second-degree cruelty to children.

Crime

5 Corrections officials face criminal charges in death of Georgia 16-year-old

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 1, 2023September 1, 2023

Graycie Millard, who had been reported missing from Lafayette in late July, has been safely located in Arizona, according to the LaFayette Police Department.

14-year-old Walker County Girl Graycie Millard Found in Arizona

by Thom ChandlerAugust 19, 2023October 10, 2023

Community members throughout Georgia and neighboring Tennessee are urged to be on the lookout for Graycie Millard, a 14-year-old who has been missing from her LaFayette home since July 27.

Have You Seen Missing Walker County 14-year-old Graycie Millard?

by Thom ChandlerAugust 18, 2023October 10, 2023