Wednesday, August 28, 2024–9:10 a.m. -News Release- Dr. Robert Holcombe is retiring on Aug. 30 after providing care for more than three decades, mainly treating patients at Atrium Health Floyd Urgent Care in Rome. While urgent care settings often provide challenges for physicians, who might never build a connection with patients, Holcombe said that is…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, August 27, 2024–9:45 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission said no for now to a rezoning request for property that includes the Rome Speedway. The applicant was seeking to rezone close to 124 acres fronting Chulio Road and Highway 411 from Suburban Residential and Multifamily Residential to Heavy Industrial to sell…… Continue Reading
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…… Continue Reading
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…… Continue Reading
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.…… Continue Reading
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,…… Continue Reading
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…… Continue Reading
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.…… Continue Reading
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…… Continue Reading
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…… Continue Reading