Northwest Georgia Man Jailed for Threatening USPS Workers

A man from Northwest Georgia is behind bars after investigators say he made violent threats toward United States Postal Service employees.

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Armuchee Man Charged With Cruelty to Children After Weekend Incident

An Armuchee man is facing multiple charges, including 1st- and 3rd-degree cruelty to children, following an incident at a residence on Toles Road over the weekend.

According to Floyd County Jail records, 36-year-old Sergio Dominguez allegedly entered the room of a teenage girl and began shaking her while yelling. Records state he then went to the room of another juvenile female and began kicking the door, breaking it from the frame.

Dominguez is also charged with simple battery, criminal trespass with property damage, and a probation violation.

GNTC President Heidi Popham Elected to SACSCOC Board of Trustees

Georgia Northwestern Technical College President Heidi Popham has been elected to serve on the board of trustees for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), the accrediting body for degree-granting higher education institutions across the southern states.

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Armuchee Man Arrested After Fleeing High-Speed Traffic Stop

An Armuchee man has been arrested in connection with a late November incident in which he allegedly fled from a traffic stop at high speeds and escaped officers by driving over large rocks in an undeveloped subdivision, according to reports.

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Blood Assurance Issues Emergency Call for Donors Amid Spike in Trauma Cases

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Blood Assurance is urgently asking community members to donate blood after a sudden spike in trauma cases has severely strained the nonprofit’s already thin supply.

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Salvation Army of Rome Seeks Volunteers and Donations as Red Kettle Campaign Supports Chattooga, Floyd, and Northwest Georgia

Bells are ringing across shopping centers this holiday season as the Salvation Army of Rome, GA launches its annual Red Kettle campaign, a vital fundraiser that supports services in Chattooga, Floyd, and several other Northwest Georgia counties.

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Rome Police Identify Homicide Victim; Two Remain In Custody

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The Rome Police Department continues to investigate a homicide discovered in the John Graham Homes area near Hull Avenue and Cedar Avenue.

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Salvation Army Holiday Giving Surges as Red Kettle, Angel Tree Efforts Gain Momentum

Holiday giving is picking up speed as The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle and Angel Tree campaigns continue to see strong community support this season. Organizers say donations and participation are trending upward as more people look for ways to help neighbors in need during the holidays.

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Plainville Man Arrested After Burglary Reported on Turkey Mountain Road in Armuchee

A Plainville man was arrested this past week following a reported burglary on Turkey Mountain Road in Armuchee.

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AdventHealth Redmond to Celebrate “Topping Out” of New Cancer Pavilion in Rome

AdventHealth Redmond is inviting community members and media to a special milestone event marking progress on its new cancer facility in Northwest Georgia.

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