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It’s not the biggest town. It’s not the flashiest either. But it might just be the friendliest.

What is Georgia’s Kindest City?

by B.T. ClarkJune 3, 2025June 3, 2025

Broken glass

Traffic & Transportation

Fiery Crash Shuts Down I-75 Southbound Near Mile 308

by B.T. ClarkMay 13, 2025May 13, 2025

I love my home state of Georgia so much. The people here may not be rich with the world’s riches, but they are overflowing with kindness, love, family values, and a deep sense of joy, whether they’re sitting on the front porch or the tailgate of a pickup truck. These are the people who raised me, who I’m lucky enough to call friends, and who hug my neck no matter what corner of the state I’m in.

Marjorie Taylor Greene: The Senate is Broken and That’s Why I’m Not Running

by Marjorie Taylor GreeneMay 12, 2025May 12, 2025

A devastating multi-vehicle pileup on Mother's Day evening created chaos on I-75 right at the Georgia-Tennessee Line, forcing emergency responders to perform multiple rescues and causing significant traffic disruptions that continued into the night.

Traffic & Transportation

Mother’s Day Crash on I-75 at Georgia-Tennessee Line: What We Know

by B.T. ClarkMay 12, 2025

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who introduced the bill in January, said “this is such an important thing to do for the American people,” during the floor debate Thursday.

Representing You

House Passes Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Gulf of America Bill

by Shauneen Miranda | Georgia RecorderMay 9, 2025May 9, 2025

A severe thunderstorm watch is now in effect for 26 north Georgia counties until midnight tonight. The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center issued the alert at 4:20 p.m. Thursday.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For North Georgia Counties

by B.T. ClarkMay 8, 2025May 8, 2025

Take Action: Domestic violence victims can contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support and resources. Local residents can report suspected child abuse to the Catoosa County Sheriff's Office at (706) 935-2424 or the Georgia Division of Family & Children Services at 1-855-GACHILD.

Crime

Tennessee Man Sentenced to 50 Years for Child Abuse in Georgia

by B.T. ClarkMay 8, 2025May 8, 2025

Floyd County Public Works is stepping in to help residents of Celanese Village clean up after a severe storm caused significant damage Thursday night.

Floyd County Offers Debris Removal Help After Storm Damages Celanese Village

by County NewsMay 2, 2025May 2, 2025

Roswell police arrested six people on a combined 51 criminal charges related to the trafficking and exploitation of two children under 16 years old. The investigation began March 16 when officers responded to a report of a young girl asking drivers for rides near 100 Creekside Way. Officers discovered two sisters who had been reported missing from Paulding County days earlier.

Crime

Roswell Hotel Employees Involved in Sex Trafficking of 2 Children

by B.T. ClarkMay 2, 2025May 2, 2025

🌩️ What We Know: A cold front approaching Northwest Georgia brings the threat of severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service warns scattered storms could produce damaging winds up to 60 mph and hail up to quarter size between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Severe Storms Target Northwest Georgia Today

by B.T. ClarkMay 2, 2025May 2, 2025

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