Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Law Enforcement Academy equips students with the knowledge and skills for a fulfilling career in law enforcement, a high-demand profession in Georgia. The academy, located at the Gordon County Campus in Calhoun, offers Basic POST (Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council) Certification, Intermediate Law Enforcement, and Advanced Law Enforcement certificates. Open to both law enforcement professionals and those seeking a career change, the academy first opened its doors in 2009.

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A 29-year-old inmate at the Floyd County Jail is facing felony charges following an unusual incident involving a toilet late last week. Jonathan Eugene Sutton, a resident of Centre, Alabama, has been charged with interference with government property after allegedly dismantling a commode in his jail cell. According to jail records, Sutton managed to remove the toilet from the wall, prompting authorities to take immediate action. The circumstances surrounding his actions remain unclear, but the incident has raised concerns regarding inmate behavior and facility security. Sutton has been incarcerated since April, after his arrest for allegedly using a metal pipe to vandalize a woman’s vehicle by bashing out its headlights. His ongoing legal troubles have now escalated with the addition of this new charge. Sutton is also being held on behalf of Polk County authorities.

Thirty years ago, the idea of designating Little River Canyon as a unit of the National Park Service seemed far-fetched to many. With a significant portion of the land owned by Alabama Power Company, and various smaller parcels scattered across DeKalb and Cherokee counties, the task appeared insurmountable.

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, October 29, 2024:

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AdventHealth invites the community to kick off Thanksgiving with the Rome Turkey Trot and Feel Whole 3K Stroll on November 28, 2024, at AdventHealth Stadium.  The event will benefit those in need in Floyd, Polk and Chattooga Counties.

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According to AAA, Georgia’s average gas price has dipped this week, providing much-needed relief to drivers. As of Monday, the average cost of regular unleaded gasoline in Georgia stands at $2.92 per gallon, a decrease of 1 cent from the previous week, 5 cents from a month ago, and 6 cents compared to this time last year.

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Georgians have been getting health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on healthcare. gov, but they are now transitioning to a new state-based exchange called Georgia Access starting from November 1.

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Floyd County Commissioner Scotty Hancock was recognized by the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) for completing the Public Safety specialty track requirements in the Lifelong Learning Academy. The achievement certificates were presented during the 2024 ACCG Legislative Leadership Conference at the Classic Center in Athens-Clarke County. The academy, a collaborative effort between ACCG and the Carl Vinson Institute of Government at the University of Georgia, offers tailored training and educational tools for county officials to excel in specific areas of expertise. Commissioner Hancock expressed gratitude for the valuable training provided by ACCG and highlighted the importance of staying current and educated in County government. The Lifelong Learning Academy aims to equip county officials with the necessary skills to meet the needs of their constituents.

A domestic disturbance led to the arrest of a woman for providing false identification after law enforcement responded to a call late Thursday night. At approximately 11:24 PM on October 24, officers were dispatched to 340 Allen Street, where they encountered three females engaged in a heated argument.

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The Georgia secretary of state’s office thwarted a cyberattack on its absentee voting website, which saw over 420,000 attempts from around the world. The attack, detected on Oct. 14, aimed to crash the site but was quickly mitigated by security experts. Gabriel Sterling praised the cybersecurity team for their success in defending Georgia voters and systems. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the FBI were involved in the aftermath of the incident. Alongside this cybersecurity challenge, Georgia voters have been setting records for early voting in the presidential election, with 310,000 ballots cast on the first day, more than double the figures from 2020. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger anticipated record turnout this year, noting that nearly 1. 4 million voters had already cast their ballots early or through absentee voting. Despite the cyberattack, the office is focused on ensuring the integrity and security of the voting process for the upcoming election.