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Jose Rivera, 46, has been sentenced to over 18 years in federal prison after shooting at a Cartersville police officer in 2022. Rivera, a convicted felon, illegally possessed a firearm he had stolen moments before the incident.

Crime

Cartersville Man Sentenced After Firing at Officer

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 9, 2024September 9, 2024

Bremen High School’s quarterback, Carson Kimball, has been crowned this year's homecoming king while recovering from a serious injury suffered during a football game. The community continues to rally around Kimball, showing unwavering support as he fights to heal.

Bremen High Names Injured Quarterback Homecoming King

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 8, 2024September 8, 2024

An outdoor party in Murray County turned deadly Sunday night, leading to the arrest of a Calhoun man on murder charges.

Crime

Georgia Teen Shot and Killed at Party

by Thom ChandlerAugust 28, 2024August 28, 2024

More details have emerged about Deputy Brandon Cunningham, who was killed in the line of duty on Saturday.

Crime

Georgia Deputy Was Killed in an Ambush While Responding to Domestic Dispute

by Thom ChandlerAugust 20, 2024August 20, 2024

Paulding County is in mourning after Deputy Brandon Cunningham was killed in the line of duty on August 17. The Paulding County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the news late Saturday night, expressing profound sorrow over the death of their colleague.

Crime, Newsflash

Georgia Deputy Killed in Line of Duty: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerAugust 18, 2024August 18, 2024

A federal district judge has ruled that a civil rights lawsuit filed by five Black students from Coosa High School in Rome, can move forward to trial.

Education, Newsflash

Black Lives Matter vs. The Confederate Flag: Georgia School Racism Lawsuit Can Move Forward

by Thom ChandlerAugust 15, 2024August 15, 2024

A crash on Ga. 101 at Doc Moates Road on the morning of August 8, involving a school bus carrying members of the Rome High School football team, has resulted in the arrest of a suspected DUI driver.

DUI Driver Arrested in Bus Crash That Injured Georgia High School Football Players

by Thom ChandlerAugust 9, 2024August 9, 2024

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into a shooting that occurred at a large party in Gordon County on the morning of July 7.

Crime

Shooting at Airbnb Party in Gordon County Under Investigation

by Thom ChandlerAugust 9, 2024August 9, 2024

Blue Ridge, Dahlonega, and Madison in Georgia are among the most welcoming towns in the U.S. These towns were highlighted in a survey by ElectricityPrices.com that asked 3,700 travelers about their experiences in towns across the country.

Georgia By The Numbers

What Are The Most Welcoming Towns in Georgia?

by Thom ChandlerAugust 1, 2024August 1, 2024

Sean Patrick Cirillo of Atlanta has admitted to making death threats against U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene.

Crime

Atlanta Man Pleads Guilty to Death Threats Against Marjorie Taylor Greene

by Thom ChandlerJuly 30, 2024July 30, 2024

(The Center Square) – America should embrace the spirit of hope, even after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump over the weekend, Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene said Monday night.

What Did Marjorie Taylor Greene Say At The Republican Convention?

by Elyse S. Apel | The Center SquareJuly 15, 2024July 15, 2024

Dade County Sheriff Ray Cross released a statement this morning condemning the assassination attempt on Donald Trump.

‘We Are Better Than This:’ Dade County Sheriff Responds to Trump Assassination Attempt

by Thom ChandlerJuly 14, 2024July 14, 2024

Marjorie Taylor Greene, Republican representative for Georgia's 14th Congressional District, purchased a Washington, D.C. condominium in 2023, as confirmed by a recent House Financial Disclosure Report.

Representing You

Marjorie Taylor Greene Buys DC Condo: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerJuly 5, 2024July 5, 2024

K9 Lieutenant Blaze, a cherished member of the Rome-Floyd Special Operations Group, passed away on June 24. Born on April 14, 2013, Blaze served as an explosives detection dog for eight years before retiring in 2023, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and service.

Crime

Floyd County Says Goodby to Police Dog, K9 Lieutenant Blaze

by Thom ChandlerJune 24, 2024June 24, 2024

A shooting involving a police pursuit and attempted carjacking resulted in a child being shot and hospitalized.

Crime

Child Shot by Deputy During Police Chase in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerJune 24, 2024

In a significant development within the healthcare sector of Northwest Georgia, Tapestry Hospice and its senior officials have agreed to pay $1.4 million to settle allegations of engaging in a kickback scheme that violated federal law. The settlement addresses claims that the hospice organization offered financial incentives to medical directors in exchange for patient referrals.

Crime

Northwest Georgia Hospice Provider Agrees to $1.4 Million Settlement Over Alleged Kickback Scheme

by Thom ChandlerJune 20, 2024June 20, 2024

📜 The Details: Watkins' guilty plea was part of a negotiated plea agreement related to a road rage incident on May 18, 2023. The altercation occurred on US Highway 27 near Walmart, where Watkins and the victim engaged in a verbal dispute that escalated. Watkins struck the victim with his vehicle, inflicting serious injuries.

Crime

66-Year-Old Georgia Man Gets 20 Years for Road Rage Incident

by Thom ChandlerJune 15, 2024June 15, 2024

🚒 The Gist: A tractor-trailer fire has led to a partial lane closure on I-20 westbound at exit 5 in Haralson County, Georgia. Authorities are urging drivers to avoid the area if possible.

Traffic & Transportation

Tractor-Trailer Fire Causes Traffic Delays on I-20 in Haralson County

by Thom ChandlerJune 12, 2024June 12, 2024