![[VIDEO] Accident involving two semi trucks shuts down Alabama Hwy at International Paper](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/7/2024/08/19163216/featured-wreck-aug-19-24.jpg)
August 19th, 2024 – 4:30 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – On Monday afternoon, a two-vehicle accident occurred on Alabama Highway/GA 20 at Mays Bridge Road, directly in front of the International Paper business entrance. The accident involved two semi-trucks. One of the trucks, hauling a fully loaded flatbed…… more »
August 19th, 2024 – 12:50 PM GBI Press release – At the request of the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office, GBI agents are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Bartow County. Chris Cochran, age 60, of Adairsville, GA, was shot and killed in the incident. No officers were injured. On August 18, 2024, Bartow County Sheriff’s Office…… more »
Sunday, August 18, 2024–1:50 p.m. -Georgia Department of Transportation- Attention motorists who are going to be traveling on I-75 in Bartow County on Monday. Weather permitting, Georgia Department of Transportation maintenance crews will be repairing a section of the interstate over Adairsville Pleasant Valley Road. The repairs will close the right southbound lane and right…… more »
Sunday, August 18, 2024–1:50 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Schools Board of Education will have a Called Board Meeting on Monday to conduct the superintendent’s evaluation. The meeting will start at 5 p.m. and will be held at the Rome City Schools former Board Room, located at 508 East Second Street. The…… more »
Sunday, August 18, 2024–12:30 p.m. -Georgia Department of Labor- First-time claims for unemployment insurance rose in the Rome area last month, according to the Georgia Department of Labor. There were 487 initial claims filed in July, up from 235 in June, and 419 in July of 2023. Jobless claims in Bartow County rose from 184…… more »
Sunday, August 18, 2024–6:17 p.m. -Paulding County Sheriff’s Office- The Paulding County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of their own. According to a new release from the sheriff’s office: At around 6:13 p.m. Saturday, Deputy Brandon Cunningham was gunned down as he responded to a domestic dispute. A male suspect ambushed Deputy…… more »
![[VIDEO] Floyd GOP hosts Tillman Rally at Coosa Valley Fairgrounds (2024)](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/7/2024/08/17193005/featured-MTG-2024-tillman-rally.jpg)
August 17, 2024 – 7:15 PMEthan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Saturday afternoon the Floyd County Republican Party held their annual Tillman Rally at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds.A crowd gathered to listen to various speakers with 14th District Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene serving as the keynote speaker. During her address,…… more »
Friday, August 16, 2024–6:40 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Report: Man threatens to burn down home A Silver Creek man is facing charges after he allegedly threatened to burn down a woman’s home. According to Floyd County Jail records: 39-year-old Billy Wayne Stone made the threat during a domestic dispute. Stone is charged with terroristic…… more »
Friday, August 16, 2024–6:35 p.m. -News Release- A Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) graduate has been recognized for her outstanding work as the primary coordinator for election poll workers in Floyd County. TeCorian Rowland, senior elections technician for the Floyd County Board of Elections and Registration, was raised in Rockmart and attended GNTC’s Polk County…… more »
Friday, August 16, 2024–6:30 p.m. -Georgia Bureau of Investigation- At the request of the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office, GBI agents are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Calhoun, GA. Michelle Ralstons, age 55, of Calhoun, GA was shot and injured in the incident. No deputies were injured in this incident. On August 16, 2024, at about…… more »
