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September 15, 2026

Former Berry College Student Found Dead On Campus Tuesday

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A former Berry College student was found dead on the college campus Tuesday afternoon following a search that brought a large law enforcement presence to the area.

According to information provided to WZQZ News, the victim was a former Berry student who attended the college more than 10 years ago and was visiting the campus Tuesday.

The Floyd County Police Department SWAT Team was conducting training in the area when officers received the call concerning the missing person at around noon Tuesday.

Officers began searching for the individual and located the victim at approximately 2 PM. The victim was found with what authorities described as a self-inflicted wound.

The incident explains the significant law enforcement presence reported at Berry College during the afternoon.

The victim’s identity has not been released.

September 13, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Firewise Adventure Day To Bring First Responders, Scouting And Outdoor Education To Camp Sidney Dew

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Families from across Northwest Georgia are invited to Camp Sidney Dew next Saturday for a free family event featuring emergency vehicles, first responders, outdoor education and Scouting activities.

July 23, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

GBI Investigating After Man Shoots Himself During Warrant Service In Floyd County

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The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been asked to conduct an independent investigation after a man suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound while officers were serving warrants Tuesday afternoon in Floyd County.

June 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

14-Year-Old Boy Identified After Drowning at Armuchee Park

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Emergency crews recovered the body of 14-year-old Tyler Brown on Monday night following an extensive search at Armuchee Park on Jones Mill Road, according to the Floyd County Police Department.

Earlier in the evening, the department announced that first responders were searching for a possible drowning victim and asked the public to avoid the area while search and rescue operations were underway.

Later Monday night, authorities confirmed that emergency personnel had located Brown’s body during the search. Law enforcement officers and other emergency responders remained at the scene as the investigation continued.

Officials have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The Floyd County Police Department expressed its condolences to Brown’s family and thanked the public for avoiding the area while emergency crews completed their work.

The investigation into the drowning remains ongoing.

June 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Body Recovered During Search At Armuchee Park In Floyd County

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Emergency crews recovered the body of an individual Monday night during search operations at Armuchee Park on Jones Mill Road in Floyd County.

Earlier in the evening, the Floyd County Police Department announced that first responders were searching for a possible drowning victim and asked the public to avoid the area while search and rescue operations were underway.

Later Monday night, authorities confirmed that emergency crews had located the body of an individual during the search. The scene remained active as law enforcement and other agencies continued their investigation.

The identity of the deceased has not been released pending notification of next of kin.

The Floyd County Police Department expressed its condolences to the individual’s family and again asked the public to avoid the area while emergency personnel completed their work.

The investigation remains ongoing, and no additional information has been released.