Thursday, April 17, 2025–7:55 p.m. -WBHF Radio- Numerous law enforcement agencies and first responders were called to Pine Ridge Apartments at 203 Iron Belt Road Thursday morning for a suspect who barricaded himself in an apartment. The U.S. Marshal Service attempted to serve a warrant to a suspected sex offender in apartment 204. The U.S.…… Continue Reading
Thursday, April 17, 2025–7:25 a.m. -Sen. Chuck Hufstetler (R–Rome)- After twelve weeks of tireless work under the Gold Dome, the 2025 Legislative Session has officially ended. Senate Republicans fought daily to protect your freedoms, defend your financial security, and invest in the values that make our communities strong and safe. Our most significant achievement was…… Continue Reading
Monday, April 14, 2025–3:40 p.m. -Staff reports- Two arrests have been made in connection with the death of a Kingston man more than 24 years ago. Marion Travis Silvers, who was 51 at the time, was shot and killed on March 10, 2001. His body was discovered in the cab of his pickup truck in…… Continue Reading
Monday, April 14, 2025–8:45 a.m. -AAA South- The average gas price in Georgia decreased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.98 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 6 cents lower than a week ago, 8 cents higher than a month ago, and…… Continue Reading
Saturday, April 12, 2025–9:00 p.m. -National Weather Service- A Frost Advisory is in effect from 2 a.m. until 9 a.m. Sunday for Floyd, Bartow, Chattooga, Gordon, Polk, and Paulding Counties. Temperatures between 33 and 36 will result in frost formation in portions of north-central and northwest Georgia. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, April 9, 2025–6:55 p.m. -WBHF Radio- A third person has been arrested in the Wellmade Industries labor trafficking investigation. Cartersville Resident Jia Jun Lu,54, was taken into custody at the Bartow County Jail on April 5th. Lu was charged with one count of trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude. Lu’s arrest came…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, April 8, 2025–8:10 p.m. -News Release- Georgia Highland College President Mike Hobbs is set to receive the prestigious White Rose Award from Consul General Anat Sultan-Dadon and White Rose Society Founder Linda Selig in front of hundreds of students, faculty, staff, and community members later this month. The esteemed White Rose Award recognizes outstanding…… Continue Reading
April 8th, 2025 – 5:25 PM WRGA Staff Reports – According to Homeland Security Investigations of Atlanta (HSI Atlanta), two men are facing felony labor trafficking charges in Bartow County. Federal and local authorities executed a search warrant at Wellmade Performance Flooring and several Bartow County residences back on March 26 as part of an…… Continue Reading
Monday, April 7, 2025–9:00 a.m. -AAA South- The average gas price in Georgia increased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $3.04 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is 10 cents higher than it was a week ago, 12 cents higher than…… Continue Reading
Sunday, April 6, 2025–7:30 p.m. -National Weather Service- A Flood Watch is in effect through Monday evening. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Heavy rain has already…… Continue Reading
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