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August 27th, 2024 – 5:00 PM WRGA Staff Reports – Rome Police are investigating a suspected homicide that occurred in the Reynolds Street area earlier this afternoon. Officers responded to the 911 call at approximately 3:51 PM. The suspect is now in custody, and authorities have confirmed no immediate threat to the public. Crime scene…… read more
Tuesday, August 27, 2024–10:50 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Former Floyd County Prison inmate charged with aggravated assault A man from Flovilla, Georgia is facing charges in connection with an assault at the Floyd County Prison back in September of last year. According to an arrest warrant: 23-year-old Jason Dalton Sanders was involved in an…… read more
Tuesday, August 27, 2024–10:46 a.m. -Staff reports- The investigation continues into a quadruple murder in Dalton and authorities are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact them. Whitfield County Sheriff Gary Chitwood told the Dalton Daily Citizen that additional suspects are being sought. A 16-year-old from Rome is being held on murder charges.…… read more
Tuesday, August 27, 2024–8:50 a.m. -Adam Carey, Rome News-Tribune- This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com A Rome man was sentenced to 22 years in prison for four robberies at convenience stores in Rome, including the same store twice. Edward Louis Crowder, 54,…… read more
Monday, August 26, 2024–9:53 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with aggravated assault A Rome man is facing charges after allegedly forcing his way into a woman’s apartment and assaulting her. According to Floyd County Jail records: 47-year-old Christopher Aenchbacher put his hands around the victim’s neck and strangled her. He also hit the…… read more
Monday, August 26, 2024–7:30 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission took no action during their Monday meeting regarding a proposed overlay district in the downtown area where vape shops and coin-operated amusement machines would be prohibited. During Monday’s meeting, Ken Callaway, owner of Summit Mist Vapors at 522 Broad Street, addressed the commission.…… read more
Monday, August 26, 2024–6:05 p.m. -Staff reports- The Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation continue to investigate a shooting that left four people dead Saturday evening. The shooting occurred at Pleasant Grove Park in Dalton. A 16-year-old from Rome has been arrested and charged with four counts of felony murder. Authorities…… read more
Monday, August 26, 2024–10:20 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission will consider a rezoning request for property which includes the Rome Speedway when it meets Tuesday. The applicant is seeking to rezone the parcels on Chulio Road and Hillindale Drive from Suburban Residential and Multifamily Residential to Heavy Industrial in order to…… read more
Monday, August 26, 2024–10:18 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices continue to decline. Monday’s average of $3.15 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline is 7 cents less than a week ago, 20 cents less than a month ago, and 43 cents less than this time last year. It costs drivers an average price of $47.25 to fill a 15-gallon tank of regular…… read more
Monday, August 26, 2024–10:15 a.m. -Staff reports- Howard Toole, managing partner for Rome Radio Partners, was inducted as a Georgia Radio Legend during the 2024 Friends of Georgia Radio Celebration and Legends Induction on Saturday in Sandy Springs. Toole has been in the broadcasting industry for 59 years and was recognized for his service at…… read more