Thursday, August 29, 2024–10:50 a.m. -News Release- The Princeton Review has included Berry College in its annual ranking publication, “The Best 390 Colleges” for 2025. As part of its publication, The Princeton Review selects the top 390 colleges from America’s 2,600 four-year collegiate institutions. Researchers also collect surveys from current college students to create ranking…… Continue Reading
Thursday, August 29, 2024–10:45 a.m. -Georgia Department of Transportation- To allow for the anticipated increase in Labor Day weekend traffic congestion, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) announced today the suspension of lane closures on Georgia interstates and state routes beginning Friday, August 30 at 12 p.m. until 5 a.m. Tuesday, September 3. While construction-related…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, August 28, 2024–6:50 p.m. -Georgia Bureau of Investigation- The GBI and the Murray County Sheriff’s office arrested and charged Anthony Wilkinson, age 25, of Calhoun, GA, with Aggravated Assault and Felony Murder on Sunday, August 25, 2024, for the shooting death of Jeffery Tyler Ray, age 18, of Rydal, GA. On August 25, 2024,…… Continue Reading
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, 2024–9:00 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Calhoun is one of five communities that have been awarded a grant by the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority to address PFAS and additional emerging contaminants in drinking water. The $7,000,000 grant will fund conducting pilot testing and upgrading drinking water plants to treat PFAS. Meanwhile, Summerville…… 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