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What is HB 581? For One Thing, It’s Complicated

What is HB 581? For One Thing, It’s Complicated

Friday, January 17, 2025–9:00 a.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 There’s a lot of confusion about what House Bill 581 is and what it isn’t and that’s understandable. It’s complicated. What does it actually do? A lot,…Continue Reading

Cartersville Police respond to shots fired call, arrest student

Cartersville Police respond to shots fired call, arrest student

January 16th, 2025 – 1:55 PM WRGA Staff Reports – On Thursday afternoon The Cartersville Police Department released the following statement: “At approximately 7:30 A.M. on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, Cartersville Police Department (CPD) Officers responded to a shots fired call at the Ivy Glen Apartments, 51 Ridge Row Dr. NE., Cartersville.  Arriving officers located…Continue Reading

Arrest reports for January 16

Arrest reports for January 16

Thursday, January 16, 2025–11:40 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- More charges filed against two people accused of meth trafficking Two people arrested Tuesday on methamphetamine trafficking charges following the execution of a search warrant at an apartment on Redwood Street are facing additional charges. According to Floyd County Jail records: 45-year-old Corey Lashon Chatman Sr.…Continue Reading