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Arrest reports for October 7

Arrest reports for October 7

Tuesday, October 7, 2025–11:45 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of assaulting woman back in September A North Rome man has been arrested on charges of aggravated assault, false imprisonment, battery, and 1st-degree criminal damage to property following an incident on September 12 on Heathrow Drive. According to the arrest warrants: 33-year-old Benjamin Douglas…

Illegal fighting event shut down in Cherokee County, Alabama

Illegal fighting event shut down in Cherokee County, Alabama

Tuesday, October 7, 2025–11:30 a.m. -WEIS Radio- Promoters of an illegal combat sports event could face decades in prison and hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines after an event called “The Pit” was shut down by the Alabama Athletic Commission (AAC). The event took place Sept. 27 near Weiss Lake and was stopped in…

AdventHealth Georgia and Pickleball 706 to host Pickleball for Breast Cancer Awareness

AdventHealth Georgia and Pickleball 706 to host Pickleball for Breast Cancer Awareness

Tuesday, October 7, 2025–10:50 a.m. -News Release- October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this Sunday, AdventHealth Georgia’s Cancer Care will host Pickleball for Breast Cancer Awareness. The event, which is FREE and open to the public, will be held at Pickleball 706 in Calhoun. AdventHealth invites the community to come out and cheer, spectate, play, and support…

Cave Spring Picklefest this weekend

Cave Spring Picklefest this weekend

Tuesday, October 7, 2025–10:30 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- It’s almost time for the Cave Spring Pickle Festival. The event is this Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Rolater Park. According to Billy Abernathy with the Cave Spring Historical Society, the event began five years ago. “The first year, we had…

GNTC to host Open House events on all six campuses Oct. 16

GNTC to host Open House events on all six campuses Oct. 16

Tuesday, October 7, 2025–10:20 a.m. -News Release- Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) is hosting an Open House at all six campuses to provide an opportunity to learn more about the programs offered at GNTC, tour the facilities, and meet faculty and staff. The event on Thursday, Oct. 16, will take place from 10 a.m. to…

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