The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has arrested Lieutenant Joshua Clower, age 43, of the Lagrange Police Department, on multiple charges including theft by taking, theft by conversion, and exploitation of an elderly person over the age of 65. The arrest follows an investigation initiated on June 25, 2024, when the Lagrange Police Department requested the GBI’s assistance in looking into allegations of theft against Lt. Clower.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications now through Nov. 15 for its 2025 Career Academy, a week-long summer camp for current 10th and 11th graders interested in exploring careers in natural resources management.
A Rome woman, 44-year-old Katherine Dianne Finn, faces charges of identity theft fraud, financial transaction card fraud, and exploitation of a disabled adult. Finn allegedly obtained the victim’s debit card information and used it to deposit money on an inmate’s account via the jail ATM website. The card was used 17 times from June 30 to August 17.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, October 17, 2024:
Incoming Sole Commissioner Andy Allen is setting the stage for a new era of transparency and community engagement as he prepares to take office in January 2025. In a recent statements to WZQZ News, Allen emphasized his commitment to ensuring that residents are fully informed about the county’s financial health. “My goal is to provide clear and accessible information regarding our financial situation from day one,” Allen stated.
A 40-year-old East Rome man is facing a slew of charges, including felony obstruction of law enforcement and fleeing or attempting to elude, following an incident that occurred Sunday on Haley Drive. According to records from the Floyd County jail, Benjamin Parker Berry was involved in a confrontation that escalated into violence.
According to a report released this week by the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office, earlier this month, Sebastian Gilberto-Pedro Jose, 36, was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) and various traffic violations after a traffic stop. A deputy spotted his blue Honda Civic around 12:27 AM on Central Avenue with a dark license plate, prompting the stop at Allgood Street and Town Hall Drive. The arresting officer, discovered that Jose was driving without a valid license and smelled of alcohol. Jose admitted to consuming five beers before driving. Another law enforcement officer was called to assist with the sobriety tests due to a language barrier, and Jose showed signs of impairment during the tests. A breath test showed a reading of 0. 123, above the legal limit. Jose agreed to a blood test and was found with an open beer can in the car. He was taken to EMS Station 14 for the test and then arrested for DUI, open container violations, and other traffic offenses.
Breast cancer prevention and Paper Doll magnets will again be the focus of Atrium Health Floyd’s Pink Day celebration this year tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 18, National Mammography Day.
Repairing a monument brings it back to life to tell the stories of those it is memorializing. Unfortunately, many family members wishing to conserve their history have no idea where to begin. Sunday, October 20, 2024 the public will have the opportunity to meet with gravestone and monument conservation consultants inside the Summerville Cemetery as an extra bonus during the Living History Cemetery Tours and Baker Gate Dedication.
The Washington family has realized their dream by officially receiving the keys to their new home after a nearly two-year journey with Habitat for Humanity Coosa Valley. The Coosa Valley Chapter serves Floyd, Polk and Chattooga Counties.
