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STORY 1: Report: Fort Moore Man Charged With Child Sex Crimes in Gordon County
Andrew James Papest, an active duty U.S. Army soldier, was arrested in Muscogee County following an online investigation by Gordon County authorities. The Gordon County Sheriff’s Office initiated the investigation, where Papest allegedly engaged in improper and unlawful solicitations with an officer posing as a 14-year-old girl, transmitting a pornographic image. Papest faces charges, including six counts of computer/electronic pornography, seven counts of enticing a child for indecent purposes, and one count of soliciting sodomy under 18 years of age. As of Thursday evening, he was held in the Gordon County Jail pending bond proceedings.
STORY 2: Police Seek Help Identifying Suspect in Armuchee Armed Robbery
Police in Floyd County are seeking assistance in identifying a suspect who robbed a convenience store at 3793 Martha Berry Highway on January 12. The cashier reported that a person wearing camouflage clothing and a camouflage mask smashed through the store window, brandished a green firearm, and demanded the cash box. The cashier handed over the cash box as instructed. Surveillance video supported the cashier's account, and police are specifically asking for help in identifying the suspect based on his distinctive voice. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Floyd County Police Department.
STORY 3: State Economist Says If Georgia Experiences Recession It Will Be Mild
Georgia's state economist, Robert Buschman, informed lawmakers that the state is likely to experience a mild recession this year, citing concerns about lingering inflation, the federal reserve's posture, rising labor costs, higher mortgage rates, and post-pandemic office vacancy rates. Buschman defended the governor's conservative revenue estimate and highlighted the need for caution. He indicated that the economic outlook in the budget estimates points to a mild recession in the first half of the year. State revenues, which surged during the pandemic, are showing signs of slowing. Gov. Brian Kemp has proposed a $36.1 billion spending plan for the upcoming budget year.
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STORY 4: Huge Subdivision Coming to Rockmart: Here’s What We Know
Artisan Built Communities plans to construct a housing development with 286 homes on approximately 90 acres north of U.S. 278 in Rockmart. The Rockmart Planning Commission and City Commission have approved the project, which includes 198 single-family detached homes and 88 townhomes. The main entrance will be off Felton Drive, with a secondary entrance proposed on Noland Road. The development aims to blend quality with affordability, offering homes ranging from around 1,200 to over 2,700 square feet. Prices will range from the low $300,000s to the high $300,000s. The developer has emphasized addressing the need for starter homes and residential housing inventory.
STORY 5: Bomb Squad Responds to Suspicious Package Call in Gordon County
A bomb squad unit was called to a private residence on Pleasant Hill Road in Gordon County following a report of a suspicious package. Deputies discovered what appeared to be an incendiary device after a domestic dispute earlier in the day. The bomb squad unit from Rome was called to assist, and they successfully rendered the device safe. The Gordon County Sheriff's Office is continuing its investigation into the incident.
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STORY 6: Tax Credit to Help Kids Aging Out of Foster Care Raises Nearly $10 Million
During its inaugural year, Fostering Success Act Inc. (FSA), a nonprofit administering a state tax credit supporting foster children aging out of the system, raised nearly $10 million. Legislation passed unanimously in Georgia authorized $20 million for the tax credit, and FSA received $9.7 million in contributions from over 180 businesses and individuals. The nonprofit issued funds to help over 100 young people enroll at 37 universities and technical colleges across Georgia. The tax credit aims to make a positive impact on the lives of young individuals who age out of the foster care system, providing support for education and daily living expenses.
STORY 7: Busy Season Ahead: Floyd County Elections Board Recruiting Poll Workers
The Floyd County Board of Elections in Georgia is actively recruiting poll workers in preparation for a busy schedule of elections in 2024, including the Presidential Preference Primary on March 12. The board is seeking volunteers to serve as poll officers, and interested individuals can find qualifications, duties, and application forms on the Floyd County Elections website. Georgia voters are reminded to register by February 12 to participate in the Presidential Preference Primary. Logic and Accuracy Testing on voting machines will commence, and advance voting will run from February 19 to March 1, with mandatory Saturday voting on February 24 and March 2.
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