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The News: Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene sparked controversy yet again, with inflammatory remarks directly accusing Catholic bishops of being "controlled by Satan." The comments came as part of a clarification following an earlier social media post that many interpreted as celebrating Pope Francis's death.

The Public Record

The Public Record: Did Marjorie Taylor Greene Say Catholic Bishops Are Controlled By Satan?

by B.T. ClarkMay 1, 2025

A Catoosa County woman will spend the next 15 years behind bars after pleading guilty to exploiting her elderly mother through a fake cancer treatment scheme that left the victim homeless and financially devastated.

Crime

Daughter Gets 15 Years for Stealing $200K from Elderly Mother in Cancer Scam

by B.T. ClarkApril 30, 2025April 30, 2025

A man with a history of felony convictions in Tennessee will spend nearly two decades in a Georgia prison after pleading guilty to shooting at a sheriff’s deputy and possessing methamphetamine in Catoosa County.

Crime

Man Sentenced to 18 Years Without Parole After Shooting at Georgia Deputy

by B.T. ClarkApril 28, 2025April 28, 2025

Outdoor family adventure riding a golf cart through scenic greenery under warm sunlight.

Crime

Bremen Enforces Golf Cart Safety Rules on City Streets

by B.T. ClarkApril 28, 2025April 28, 2025

A police chase Sunday night in Gordon County ended with a crash and one person injured. Around 8:15 p.m., a deputy tried to stop a car on Belwood Road. The driver sped away, leading deputies on a pursuit that continued to the intersection of I-75 and Highway 53.

Crime

High-Speed Pursuit in Gordon County: What Happened?

by B.T. ClarkApril 27, 2025April 27, 2025

prison, prison cell, jail

Crime

Georgia Man Accused of Using AI to Create Child Sex Abuse Images

by B.T. ClarkApril 24, 2025April 24, 2025

A Ringgold man will spend the next decade behind bars after pleading guilty to trafficking fentanyl in Catoosa County, marking another victory in local authorities' battle against the deadly opioid crisis.

Crime

Ringgold Man Gets 30 Years in Major Fentanyl Trafficking Case

by B.T. ClarkApril 22, 2025April 22, 2025

A 14-year-old child who had been reported as a runaway from Pennsylvania in January 2025 was rescued in Jasper as part of a human trafficking investigation. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting the investigation at the request of the Jasper Police Department.

Crime

Pennsylvania Teen Rescued From Human Trafficking in Jasper

by B.T. ClarkApril 20, 2025April 20, 2025

A Chickamauga man will spend the next decade behind bars after firing a handgun into a neighbor's home during a Memorial Day celebration gone wrong.

Crime

Chickamauga Man Gets 30 Years for Memorial Day Home Shooting

by B.T. ClarkApril 17, 2025April 17, 2025

Tensions flared at Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's Cobb County town hall when multiple attendees were removed by police, with two being tased during confrontations.

Your Government

Chaos Erupts at Marjorie Taylor Greene Town Hall

by B.T. ClarkApril 16, 2025

Police siren

Crime

Elderly Georgia Couple Charged in 24-Year-Old Cold Case Murder

by B.T. ClarkApril 15, 2025April 15, 2025

Police lights by night

Crime

Two Georgia Police Officers Badly Injured After Patrol Car Slammed During Chase

by Crime ReportsApril 14, 2025April 14, 2025

Students in Fannin County are getting an unexpected day off. A power outage at East Fannin Elementary and a blocked intersection near Lakewood shut things down early Friday. There will be no classes — and no virtual lessons.

Power Outage From Storm Shuts Down Fannin County Schools Today

by B.T. ClarkApril 11, 2025April 11, 2025

The value of traditional education can vary widely across the country. While a college degree has long been viewed as a critical step toward the American dream, growing costs have led many students to reconsider the return-on-investment of higher education. Meanwhile, local economies and individual circumstances can push others toward learning a trade or entering the workforce early.

These Are The Most Uneducated Counties in Georgia

by StackerApril 10, 2025April 10, 2025

Mercer University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences recently inducted its largest-ever group of students into the Phi Beta Kappa Society, marking a milestone for the university's chapter.

Mercer University Welcomes 46 Students into Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society

by B.T. ClarkApril 9, 2025

What We Know: The City of Rome has partnered with RedSpeed to install automated speed cameras near West Central Elementary School. The program begins Monday, April 14, 2025, with a 30-day warning period before fines are enforced. The cameras will be located on Lavender Drive in the school zone.

Traffic & Transportation

Rome Expands Automated Speed Cameras To West Central Elementary

by B.T. ClarkApril 9, 2025April 9, 2025

A 22-year-old woman faces felony charges after allegedly starting a wildfire that tore through nearly 200 acres in Floyd County last month.

Fire

22-Year-Old Arrested For Setting Rome Area Wildfires Because She Was Mad at Her Dad

by Crime ReportsApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025