GHC: No Fee November

Georgia Highlands College is waiving its $30 application fee through the month of November to help reduce barriers for those seeking to attain a college education. Called “No Fee November,” this opportunity is available to all student types, from high school seniors to transfer students to non-traditional working adults and beyond.

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Summerville Man Arrested After Traffic Stop

A fifty-one-year-old Summerville man was arrested after driving erratically and running a red light. 

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17 Bloods Gang Members Arrested In Georgia

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced charges Thursday against 17 members of the alleged 183 Gangster Bloods for crimes in several Georgia counties – including Chattooga County.

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Trion Students Participate In GNTC Industrial Career Day

High school students in the community had a chance to explore various industrial career pathways and educational opportunities during Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Industrial Career Day on Friday, Oct. 28, at the Floyd County Campus in Rome.

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Fourth Suspect In Walker County Murder Arrested

A fourth suspect in the murder of Rossville, Georgia resident Dakota Bradshaw has been arrested, according to Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson.

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United Community Bank Scammed

Rome police are investigating a theft of over $100,000 in October and November from a local bank.

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Summerville City Council Called Meeting On Monday

The Summerville City Council will hold a called meeting coming up tomorrow evening at Summerville City Hall. There are three main items on the agenda: discussing the mid-year budget; discuss pending litigation and personnel and the city manager’s contract, according to the agenda released by City Hall on Friday.  The meeting will take place at 5:30 PM in the council meeting room and the public is invited to attend.

Northwest Georgia Woman Charged With Murder By Fentanyl

A Northwest Georgia woman has been charged with murder by the dangerous drug fentanyl.

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Marcus Spears Earns October DAISY Award

Sometimes anticipating those everyday needs of a patient or a family member makes the care a nurse provide even more memorable. That was the case for the actions of Marcus Spears, a registered nurse at Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center, who earned the praise of two different families.

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Judge Says Claims Against Darlington Insurer Can Move Forward

The Rome News Tribune reported on Friday that a judge has ruled that claims by victims of sexual abuse at Darlington School in Rome can move forward.

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