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Man arrested following shooting in Lindale

Man arrested following shooting in Lindale

Thursday, September 5, 2024–7:50 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A 30-year-old Lindale man has been charged in a shooting on Davis Street. According to Floyd County Jail records: Paul Younger Sartan fired the gun from his vehicle at a group of people and a house. A round struck a man in the pelvis. Sartan then…more »

Still no decision on location for new Rome water treatment facility

Still no decision on location for new Rome water treatment facility

Thursday, September 5, 2024–7:35 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The location of a new reverse osmosis water treatment facility remains in question, as city commissioners who are opposed to the proposed Riverside Parkway location are expressing an interest in the site of the current Hamler treatment facility on Blossom Hill. Meanwhile, it appears as though…more »

Prince tribute band to headline final 2024 First Friday concert

Prince tribute band to headline final 2024 First Friday concert

Thursday, September 5, 2024–7:33 p.m. -Rome Downtown Development Authority News Release- Get ready to enjoy the finale of the First Friday Concert Series! On September 6th, the Town Green will transform into the ultimate music hotspot for an evening of unforgettable performances and community fun. Event Highlights:• Date: Friday, September 6th• Time: 7:00 PM onwards•…more »

Small Plane crashes in western Paulding County killing two

Small Plane crashes in western Paulding County killing two

September 5th, 2024 – 1:35 PM Paulding County Sheriff’s Office Press Release – Paulding authorities responded to a report of a possible plane crash in a remote part of western Paulding County on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. When responders arrived, they discovered a small airplane, later described as a 1974 Grumman American Aviation Corporation AA-5…more »

Rome High graduate among those killed in Barrow County school shooting

Rome High graduate among those killed in Barrow County school shooting

Wednesday, September 4, 2024–10:30 p.m. -Rome News-Tribune/Staff reports- This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com A 14-year-old student at Apalachee High School is facing murder charges after he allegedly shot and killed four people — including a coach from Rome — and injured…more »

GBI investigates officer-involved shooting in Adairsville

GBI investigates officer-involved shooting in Adairsville

Wednesday, September 4, 2024–7:45 p.m. -GBI News Release- At the request of the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office, GBI agents are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Bartow County, GA. James Lee Rourks, age 42, of Adairsville, GA, was shot and injured in the incident. No officers were injured in the incident. Late Monday night, September 2,…more »

Rome teens charged in fatal shooting in Murray County

Rome teens charged in fatal shooting in Murray County

Wednesday, September 4, 2024–7:33 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Three Rome teens have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting in Murray County back on August 25. The GBI and the Murray County Sheriff’s office have charged 19-year-old TyKel Keshawn Hutchinson and a 16-year-old male with felony murder and aggravated assault in the shooting…more »

Woman accused of abusing terminally ill man

Woman accused of abusing terminally ill man

Wednesday, September 4, 2024–10:40 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A 47-year-old Rome woman was arrested at her Weathington Road home Tuesday on a felony warrant charging her with exploitation and intimidation of the elderly. According to the warrant: Dolly Kay Womack picked up the victim, who is a hospice patient with a terminal illness, and…more »

Arrest reports for September 4

Arrest reports for September 4

Wednesday, September 4, 2024–10:35 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with terroristic threats, aggravated stalking A 45-year-old West Rome man is accused of violating a conditional bond by threatening a woman. According to Floyd County Jail records: Charles Robert Garrett threatened to kill the victim in the presence of a child. Garrett is charged…more »

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