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Pedestrian struck and killed by truck in Cartersville Wednesday

Pedestrian struck and killed by truck in Cartersville Wednesday

Thursday, March 20, 2025–2:45 p.m. -WBHF Radio- A pedestrian was killed when he was hit by a commercial truck on Highway 41 north of Womack Drive in Cartersville Wednesday evening. According to the Georgia State Patrol: 27-year-old Thomas Michael Outlaw ran into the roadway and was hit by the truck. Outlaw was transported to Cartersville…

Rome’s unemployment rate held steady in January

Rome’s unemployment rate held steady in January

Thursday, March 20, 2025–2:35 p.m. -Georgia Department of Labor- The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.4 percent in December, unchanged over the previous month. A year ago, the rate was 3.6 percent. “Georgia’s success is driven by its people, and we remain committed to supporting them every…

Former Gordon County Commissioner, husband indicted

Former Gordon County Commissioner, husband indicted

Thursday, March 20, 2025–2:30 p.m. -Staff reports- A former Gordon County Commissioner has been indicted on a felony charge of 1st-degree cruelty to children while her husband has been indicted on a felony count of child molestation. Rebecca Hood and Scott Hood, both of Calhoun, were arrested last October following an investigation by the GBI…

Man facing charges after vehicle overturns

Man facing charges after vehicle overturns

Thursday, March 20, 2025–11:40 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- An arrest has been made in a single-vehicle crash that occurred on March 15 on Turner McCall Boulevard at East 12th Street. According to Floyd County Jail records and an arrest warrant: 36-year-old Tavaris Demon Garrett struck a curb, causing his vehicle to roll over. Suspected…

NW Georigia Charter Acedemy set for fall 2026 opening

NW Georigia Charter Acedemy set for fall 2026 opening

Thursday, March 20, 2025–11:30 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Northwest Georgia Charter Academy in Cave Spring is set to open in the fall of 2026, serving students who live in Floyd and Polk counties and attend any school in the area (private or public). According to Judy Taylor, President of the Cave Spring Community Coalition, the…

Harbin oncologist serves as Doctor of the Day under the Gold Dome

Harbin oncologist serves as Doctor of the Day under the Gold Dome

Thursday, March 20, 2025–11:25 a.m. -News Release- Dr. Gregory Harris, an oncologist with Harbin Clinic, served as Doctor of the Day on Tuesday for the Georgia General Assembly. The Medical Association of Georgia’s Doctor of the Day works in the Medical Aid Station at the State Capitol, where they provide free minor medical care for…