Local News
Update: Child advocate jailed
Tuesday, March 10, 2026--10:55 a.m. -WBHF Radio- Authorities have arrested a 64-year-old former senior leader at Advocates for Children on 31 criminal charges. Scott Alan Sherwin of Rome now sits in the Bartow County Detention Center. Authorities arrested him at his home on Thursday, March 5th, and Bartow County deputi...
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City Commission approves change to public participation
Tuesday, March 10, 2026--10:45 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission has approved a slight change to how it structures the public participation portion of its meetings. According to Rome City Manager Sammy Rich, the change recommended by the General Administration Committee seeks to streamline the pr...
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Coosa Valley Credit Union recognized among industry's best for award-winning member experience
Tuesday, March 10, 2026--10:35 a.m. -News Release- Coosa Valley Credit Union has been named a 2026 MemberXP Best of the Best Award winner, earning national recognition for delivering exceptional, data-validated member experiences. The award is presented by CUSG through its MemberXP experience management platform and ho...
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Jason Gamel named GNTC's 2026 Staff Member of the Year
Tuesday, March 10, 2026--10:35 a.m. -News Release- Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has named Jason Gamel, director of Recruitment at GNTC, as its 2026 Staff Member of the Year Award winner. The award recognizes GNTC staff who make significant contributions to the college and to technical education. Dr. He...
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Arrest reports for March 10
Tuesday, March 10, 2026--10:30 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with aggravated assault, burglary, and false imprisonment A Rome man is facing aggravated assault charges following an incident on Calhoun Road on March 6. According to an arrest warrant and Floyd County Jail records: 42-year-old Robert Alan Ra...
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