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Former Cartersville youth pastor pleads guilty to child molestation, sodomy charges

Former Cartersville youth pastor pleads guilty to child molestation, sodomy charges

Thursday, April 25, 2024–4:41 p.m. -John Bailey, Rome News-Tribune- This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com Despite the fact that a former Cartersville youth pastor pleaded guilty to molesting two young boys who attended his church, prosecutors said there were many more victims…more »

Arrest reports for April 25

Arrest reports for April 25

Thursday, April 25, 2024–11:45 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Elderly woman arrested on a felony drug charge A 78-year-old North Rome woman has been charged with conspiracy to violate Georgia’s Controlled Substances Act. According to Floyd County Jail records: Annie Sue Chambers conspired with 57-year-old Alvin Sylvester Chambers and others to transport, hide, and distribute…more »

Teen arrested last month facing more charges

Teen arrested last month facing more charges

Thursday, April 25, 2024–11:42 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- More charges have been filed against a Silver Creek teen that has been in jail since late March when he was arrested in connection with the theft of guns and other items from vehicles, primarily in the Lindale area. According to Floyd County Jail records: 17-year-old…more »

Two arrested in Cartersville shooting

Two arrested in Cartersville shooting

Thursday, April 25, 2024–12:23 p.m. -Cartersville Police News Release- Two people have been arrested in connection with a shooting on Tuesday in the area of Lee Street in Cartersville. According to a news release: Cartersville Police Officers, along with Agents from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, took Ronald Michelle Osburn and MaKayla Ann Tanner into…more »

Backyard BBQ Bash on Saturday

Backyard BBQ Bash on Saturday

April 25, 2024–9:20 a.m. -Staff reports- This weekend, Ridge Ferry Park plays host to the Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation’s Backyard BBQ Bash. There will be barbecue sampling, people’s choice voting, arts and crafts vendors, food trucks, a car show, and more.  Parking for the event is five dollars per car and card only.  Sampling bracelets…more »

Rome’s March unemployment rate sees minor uptick

Thursday, April 25, 2024–9:13 a.m. -Georgia Department of Labor- Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.0 percent in March, up one-tenth over the month. A year ago, the rate was 3.0 percent. “Georgia’s job market is red hot with opportunity,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “This continuous growth is…more »

[VIDEO] GHC hosts disaster simulation exercise (2024)

[VIDEO] GHC hosts disaster simulation exercise (2024)

April 24th, 2024 – 5:45 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Georgia Highlands College held a disaster simulation exercise on Wednesday afternoon, providing hands-on training for students in their nursing program. The event took place in the parking lot of the Lakeview Building and was organized in collaboration with…more »

Report: Man trying to impress women at bar accidentally kicks hole the in wall

Report: Man trying to impress women at bar accidentally kicks hole the in wall

Wednesday, April 24, 2024–10:30 a.m. -Rome Police Department report- Police responded to Harvest Moon on Broad Street Tuesday after a man kicked a hole in the wall. According to a Rome Police Department report: The 26-year-old man told police that he was attempting to do a backflip to impress women inside the bar when he…more »

Arrest reports for April 24

Arrest reports for April 24

Wedensday, April 24, 2024–10:24 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Woman accused of hitting boyfriend, found with meth inside body cavity A 41-year-old Rome woman is facing multiple charges following her arrest in the area of Riverside Park on Chatillon Road Tuesday. According to Floyd County Jail records: Brandi Zelinka Dobbs hit her boyfriend between the…more »

Accident reported during filming for “The Pickup” outside of Atlanta

Accident reported during filming for “The Pickup” outside of Atlanta

Wednesday, April 24, 2024–10:15 a.m. -Staff reports- The Associated Press and other news outlets are reporting there was an accident during the shooting of an Amazon production on Saturday that injured several crew members. According to the AP, a car and a truck involved in a filming sequence collided Saturday outside of Atlanta. The injuries…more »

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