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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

"We've deployed 20 linguists and victim specialists to assist dozens of potential victims," an FBI spokesperson said. The operation specifically targets what appears to be a modern form of slavery, with workers reportedly held through force, fraud, or coercion.

Crime

FBI Raids Georgia Flooring Manufacturer and Rescues Workers From Modern Slavery

by B.T. ClarkMarch 26, 2025March 26, 2025

A 26-year-old mother and her 2-year-old child are fighting for their lives after a cooking accident left both with extensive burns at their Paulding County residence.

Fire

Mom and Toddler Severely Burned in Kitchen Accident in Georgia

by B.T. ClarkMarch 26, 2025March 26, 2025

🔥 What We Know: Rome Fire Department crews responded to multiple fires that broke out simultaneously across the county. First responders urged drivers to slow down when passing emergency vehicles.

Fire

Rome Burns (Literally): Fire Department Battles Multiple Blazes

by B.T. ClarkMarch 26, 2025March 26, 2025

Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene wants answers about recent attacks on Tesla properties across the country, claiming Elon Musk faces organized violence because of his role in President Trump's government efficiency efforts.

Representing You

Marjorie Taylor Greene Demands Answers on Tesla Attacks

by B.T. ClarkMarch 16, 2025March 16, 2025

First Wave Over: The first wave of severe storms have made their way into Georgia and all storm warnings have expired. While there is more storm activity coming in from Alabama, the National Weather Service says the likelihood of tornadoes is decreasing. However, residents will still have to contend with high winds and flooding into Sunday.

Weather Updates: Severe Storms Hit Georgia

by B.T. ClarkMarch 15, 2025March 16, 2025

Legal system, mallet of judge

Crime

Former Mohawk Executive Gets 7+ Years For Million-Dollar Fraud Scheme

by B.T. ClarkMarch 14, 2025March 14, 2025