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Lauren Simpson's cancer journey was filled with surprises, including pregnancy and a career change
-Atrium Health Floyd- David Simpson posted a picture of his wife, Lauren, to his Facebook page on Dec. 14, 2019. Lauren Simpson is walking down Broad Street in Rome, holding the hand of their daughter, Sadie, who is sporting a cheetah print jacket and black cat ears. She is smiling with her eyes. She was clearly happy ...
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Chulio Road public meeting this Thursday
-Floyd County News Release- A public meeting for the Chulio Road improvement project will be held on Thursday, May 7, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at Pleasant Valley South Baptist Church, located at 702 Pleasant Valley Rd SE in Silver Creek. Public comments regarding preliminary right-of-way and construction plans are welco...
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Former Cartersville High teacher sentenced to prison
-WBHF Radio- A former high school teacher pleads guilty to sexual exploitation of a child. Fifty-four-year-old Mark Russell Mathison appeared in Bartow Superior Court for a non-negotiated plea. He pleaded guilty to sexual exploitation of a child, sexual contact by a person in a position of trust in the first degree, an...
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State tax refund checks going in the mail
-Georgia Department of Revenue- The State of Georgia has begun issuing the one-time, special tax refunds authorized by HB 1000 during the 2026 legislative session. The fourth such refund of its kind under Governor Kemp's leadership, it will return over $1 billion to Georgia taxpayers, thanks to the state's approach to ...
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Motorist tries to avoid possum, ends up in a ditch
-Floyd County Police Department report- A motorist was able to escape injury in a single-vehicle crash on Park Road off of Cave Spring Road. According to the Floyd County Police report: The driver of a 2006 Toyota Sienna swerved to avoid hitting a possum but misjudged and overcorrected. The vehicle left the road and ca...
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