Thursday, December 19, 2024–11:08 a.m. -News Release- Dalton State College, Georgia Highlands College, and Georgia Northwestern Technical College have created Northwest Georgia Connect, a new agreement to further educational opportunities for area students. Leaders from the three colleges signed an articulation agreement this week to create a partnership, called Northwest Georgia Connect, that will allow students…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 -Bill Crane Like most folks, I have a wide spectrum of friends. Some, who tend to lean in a more Progressive direction, seem to think more government and government spending is the answer to most every societal ill, challenge or problem. Those on the Conservative or even Libertarian side of the…… Continue Reading
Thursday, December 19, 2024–10:50 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Federal resources are on the way for the Rome Police Department, according to Georgia U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff. Rome is getting $21,368 to fund drug interdiction efforts with a fully trained drug, tracking, and apprehension canine “You’re going to get a new drug dog on the force,”…… Continue Reading
Thursday, December 19, 2024–10:00 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- An inmate at the Floyd County Jail has been charged with a felony count of aggravated assault. According to jail records: 45-year-old Joseph Lee Byrd put his hand around another inmate’s throat, lifting the victim off the ground. Byrd also dragged the victim across the ground…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, December 18, 2024–11:57 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Law enforcement officers who are members of the Coosa Valley Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 14 will once again be shopping for deserving kids in the community this Christmas. According to Chris Fincher, this is the last week of fundraising for the Christmas with a Cop…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, December 18, 2024–11:30 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Report: Man assaulted woman with a dumbbell An Adairsville man is facing charges after he allegedly struck a woman on the forehead with a dumbbell. According to Floyd County Jail Records: 54-year-old Christopher Jerome Harris also used his arm to strangle the victim during the incident…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, December 18, 2024–9:24 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will hold a called meeting on Thursday to adopt the FY 2025 budget. The meeting begins at 8 a.m. in the Community Room, Suite 206 of the Floyd County Administration building located at 12 East Fourth Avenue. The meeting is open…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, December 18, 2024–9:00 a.m. -News Release- AdventHealth Redmond is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 EMS Service Awards, recognizing the dedicated EMS professionals’ outstanding contributions and exceptional service. These awards celebrate the heroic efforts and commitment to excellence demonstrated by team members across various districts. The awards included: EMT of the Year…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, December 18, 2024–8:47 a.m. -News Release- After a national search, Berry College has appointed a new Dean of the Evans School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. Interim Dean and Dana Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Kirsten Taylor will begin her official position as Dean on Jan. 1, 2025. Taylor,…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, December 18, 2024–8:30 a.m. -News Release- The Floyd County Police Department recognized its Officer of the Year, and Officers of the Quarter today at our annual Christmas Luncheon. 2024 Officer of the Year is awarded to Sgt John Overstreet On 09/16/2024, while off duty, Sgt Overstreet provided emergency first aid to an elderly man…… Continue Reading