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"For 28 Christmases, the family of James Harris has carried the indescribable pain of not knowing the truth. There will not be a 29th Christmas because of Deanna, her team, and our law enforcement partners” said District Attorney Clayton M. Fuller.
Posted inCrime

Echoes of the Past: Cracking the 1994 James Harris Cold Case

by Kelly PostDecember 13, 2023December 13, 2023
🚗 The Gist: This morning, Georgia drivers faced hazardous conditions with icy roads in Bartow County and traffic incidents in Fulton and along I-75 South in Cherokee County.
Posted inTraffic & Transportation

Stuck in Traffic in Georgia This Morning? Here’s Why

by Thom ChandlerDecember 12, 2023December 12, 2023
🏫 The Gist: Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced the approval of over $3 million in grants for establishing Walker Launch, a new College & Career Academy in Walker County to bolster workforce development and educational opportunities for students in the region.
Posted inEducation

A New College & Career Academy Is Coming to Walker County

by Thom ChandlerDecember 8, 2023December 8, 2023
🚨 The Gist: Eleven individuals were arrested in Haralson County following an extensive drug investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies. The operation targeted a drug trafficking organization operating in several counties in Georgia and Alabama.
Posted inCrime

11 Arrested in Haralson County Drug Bust

by Thom ChandlerDecember 4, 2023December 6, 2023
Sean Patrick Cirillo of DeKalb County, faces federal charges for transmitting interstate threats aimed at Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene and her staff.
Posted inCrime

Federal Charges Brought Against Georgia Man for Threatening Marjorie Taylor Greene

by Hannah Grace HaggardNovember 13, 2023November 13, 2023
ATLANTA – Four Northwest Georgia counties have been declared natural disaster areas due to weeks of severe drought conditions. The declaration will allow farmers in Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, and Walker counties to receive emergency credit from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). “As a seventh generation farmer, I know firsthand the impact
Posted inIn The News

Four Drought-stricken Northwest Georgia Counties Declared Natural Disaster Areas

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceNovember 7, 2023November 7, 2023
Anthony Curt Duran, a 36-year-old Rome man, was charged with felony cruelty to children in the second degree, criminal negligence, and disorderly conduct. He is also charged with misdemeanor obstruction of law enforcement officers, according to authorities.
Posted inCrime

Georgia Man Accused of Forcing His 6-Year-old Stepson To Walk to School in Freezing Weather

by Hannah Grace HaggardNovember 3, 2023November 3, 2023
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Posted inBusiness

$1 Billion Microsoft Data Center Campus Coming to Northwest Georgia

by Thom ChandlerOctober 30, 2023October 30, 2023
🏠 The Gist: Amidst the excitement of moving, many overlook the risk of falling prey to rental scams. The Rome Police Department recently offered some tips to help you avoid being scammed.
Posted inCrime

How to Spot Rental Scam Red Flags

by Thom ChandlerOctober 26, 2023October 26, 2023
👮 The Gist: A multi-agency operation led by the Northwest Georgia Drug Task Force resulted in eight arrests for drug-related charges at a Buchanan home located near an elementary school.
Posted inCrime

Drug House Near Elementary School Raided in Northwest Georgia

by Thom ChandlerOctober 21, 2023October 21, 2023
The Gist: The GBI is investigating a police shooting in Decatur. Initial reports indicate that a suspected wanted for shooting a police K9, Geoffrey Walker, was confronted by officers but failed to comply with their commands.
Posted inCrime

GBI: Police Kill Georgia Man Suspected of Shooting K9 Officer

by Thom ChandlerOctober 14, 2023October 14, 2023
The Georgia commit pulled off a nasty juke during Cass' game against Cartersville on Friday
Posted inHigh School Sports

High School Football: Sacovie White, UGA Wide Receiver Commit, Fools Tackler with Juke

by Zach ShuganOctober 7, 2023October 10, 2023
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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.
Posted inCrime

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.
Posted inAnnouncements

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, ...
Posted inIn The News

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
Posted inYour 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
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Georgia Republicans and Democrats Play Blame Game Over Government Shutdown

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

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