Wednesday, April 9, 2025–6:55 p.m. -WBHF Radio- A third person has been arrested in the Wellmade Industries labor trafficking investigation. Cartersville Resident Jia Jun Lu,54, was taken into custody at the Bartow County Jail on April 5th. Lu was charged with one count of trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude. Lu’s arrest came…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, April 8, 2025–8:10 p.m. -News Release- Georgia Highland College President Mike Hobbs is set to receive the prestigious White Rose Award from Consul General Anat Sultan-Dadon and White Rose Society Founder Linda Selig in front of hundreds of students, faculty, staff, and community members later this month. The esteemed White Rose Award recognizes outstanding…… Continue Reading
April 8th, 2025 – 5:25 PM WRGA Staff Reports – According to Homeland Security Investigations of Atlanta (HSI Atlanta), two men are facing felony labor trafficking charges in Bartow County. Federal and local authorities executed a search warrant at Wellmade Performance Flooring and several Bartow County residences back on March 26 as part of an…… Continue Reading
Monday, April 7, 2025–9:00 a.m. -AAA South- The average gas price in Georgia increased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $3.04 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is 10 cents higher than it was a week ago, 12 cents higher than…… Continue Reading
Sunday, April 6, 2025–7:30 p.m. -National Weather Service- A Flood Watch is in effect through Monday evening. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Heavy rain has already…… Continue Reading
Sunday, April 6, 2025–9:15 a.m. -News Release- Georgia Highlands College invites the community to the 10,000 Egg Hunt, a free, family-friendly event featuring multiple egg hunts for all ages, face painting, inflatables, food trucks and more. When: Saturday, April 12, 2024, at 11 AM Where: Georgia Highlands Colleg,e Cartersville Campus, 5441 GA-20, Cartersville, GA 30121 Why: This exciting event…… Continue Reading
Sunday, April 6, 2025–8:20 a.m. -National Weather Service- A Flood Watch is in effect through Monday evening. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Heavy rain has already…… Continue Reading
Sunday, April 7, 2025–11:13 a.m. -News Release- Additional information has been released concerning a deadly shooting in the parking lot of a convenience store in Cartersville Friday evening. 25-year old Alleya Noel Henry of Emerson is charged with murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime in the shooting death of…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, April 2, 2025–10:20 a.m. -Staff reports- Currently, in the State of Georgia, you can choose burial, cremation, or aquamation when for you or a loved one when they die, but now another option may soon be available. Senate Bill 241, which legalizes and regulates organic human reduction, is headed to Governor Brian Kemp’s desk…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, April 2, 2025–9:40 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- This summer, cyclists will ride across the State of Georgia, with the event beginning right here in Rome. Big BRAG, or the Bicycle Ride Across Georgia, is a week-long event with cyclists averaging about 55 miles per day. It begins in Rome on May 31 with…… Continue Reading