August 3rd, 2024 – 11:45 AM

Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter –

Saturday morning the 2024 Cops 4 Kids Softball Benefit Tournament took place at the Alto Park baseball fields.

This Southern Softball Association tournament serves as a fundraiser for the local Special Olympics.

Multiple public service and law enforcement agencies were present to volunteer at the event including the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office, Rome Police, Floyd County Police, the Rome-Floyd Fire Department, and Georgia State Patrol.

(In the video above) Former Sheriff Tim Burkhalter spoke about the history of Cops 4 Kids in Rome, Chaplain David Thornton talked about how this year’s event was different from previous years, and Sheriff Dave Roberson also spoke about the importance of having events like Cops 4 Kids

Update:

According to the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office, this year’s event raised over $14,000! 

Tournament Results:

8u SILVER:

Champions- Stingers  

Finalist- Navigators

8u BRONZE:

Champions- Peaches

Finalist- USSSA Pride 

8u GOLD:

Champions- Easton Elite

Finalist- Fury 16

10u GOLD:

Champions- Dracarys 

Finalist- USSSA Pride 

10u SILVER:

Champions- Force Elite 14 

Finalist- Lethal Ladies

10u BRONZE:

Champions- LC dirt divas 

Finalist- Georgia dream 

12u:

Champions- Pressure 

Finalist- Wolfpack