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A place to heal: Rome allocates $150,000 in opioid settlement funds
This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com. A loss for opioid manufacturers means a win for Rome. The national settlement means healing and hope for local men seeking to rebuild their lives. Using funds allocated from a...
Woman killed in I-20 Crash Involving Tractor-Trailer
A 29-year-old Villa Rica woman was killed in a crash with a tractor-trailer on I-20 in Austell early Thursday morning. Matthew Adams, 48, of New Mexico was driving eastbound in the right lane of I-20, west of Riverside Parkway, when he collided with Carolina Stephanie Figueroa-Mora. Adams and his passenger, 45-year-old Rosa Long of Florida, were not injured, but Figueroa-Mora was pronounced dead at the scene, Cobb County Police report. ...
Man Wanted for Stealing Strechers from Funeral Homes
Police are looking for a Florida man accused of stealing a mortuary stretcher from an Acworth and Dallas funeral home. Michael Christopher Johnson, 56, is accused of stealing a stretcher from Georgia Funeral Care at 4761 South Main Street in Acworth on Monday, May 6, between midnight and 3 a.m., police say. Acworth police responded to the scene after a report of theft was made on May 8. Upon arrival,...
Women’s Lacrosse 2025 Signing Class
MOUNT BERRY, Ga. – Head Coach Brittni Hall has announced the incoming 2025 class. Morgan Barton Morgan is from Bradenton, Florida, she is the daughter of Chris and Sheri Barton. She has one sibling named Mikaela, and Morgan is a Biology major. She enjoys reading, hiking, going to the beach, and spending times with friends and family. As a Lakewood Ranch Mustang, Morgan was a 4-year Varsity Letter, All-Area Honorable Mention in 2023, and MVP in 2024. She set 2 program records for most goals in a season and most goals in a single game in 2024. Isabel Fransen From…
Free Chapel Church Leans In on EAW
Gainesville, GA (July 24, 2024)—Free Chapel Church, a contemporary Christian congregation based in Gainesville, Georgia, has been updating the audio systems in many of its worship facilities, including its main campus, and increasingly outlying spaces as well. The Gainesville main campus has a sizable EAW setup, including Anya ADAPTive...
Petite Violette Celebrates Fifty Years in Business This August
Petite Violette (formerly known as Petite Auberge) is turning 50 years old this August, and the Gropp brothers want to celebrate with their longtime guests as well as new community members. During the month of August, Michael and Anthony Gropp plan to host cooking demonstrations, wine tastings, a formal party, a fundraiser and discount days. In addition, they will bring back classic dishes from the past 50 years’ worth of menus.
Young Thug Attempts To Get Bond From New Judge In YSL RICO Case
Young Thug is hoping his luck will change with a new judge in place. Young Thug and his attorney, Brian Steele, have filed another motion attempting to get bond as the YSL RICO trial has received a new judge, Paige Reese Whitaker. They argue Thug has strong ties to the community and isn't a flight risk. Additionally, they say he is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Ken Rosenthal on what he’s hearing about Braves trade deadline
The Braves approach the trade deadline with a glaring need for reinforcements. Not only does the club need bodies to improve its performance on the field, but it also feels like Atlanta needs an influx of life, similar to what Joc Pederson gave them in 2021. The Braves top contributors...
New video released of suspected killer weeks after Gwinnett father found dead in his truck
Gwinnett County police released a new video of a murder suspect on Thursday with the hopes of identifying and finding the man linked to the murder of a father found dead in his truck earlier this month.
From one box to another: Criminal history questions on Georgia job applications
ATLANTA — Applying for a job can be tough as the competition for a role is fierce, with every person trying to stand out. For some applicants, they’re worried that checking a single box could be all the potential employer is judging them on. This is the reality...
Around Town: Rome's Fazoli's Exits After 3 Years; Liquor Store Due. Advent Primary Care Office Almost Ready
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Student literacy rates in Georgia continue to lag post pandemic
MACON, Ga. — Juaquin Quijano makes memories with his two kids at the library. "I used to like to come to the library with my mom, so you get to pass that on to the next generation and they love it just as much," he said. For them, reading...
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