April 18th, 2024 – 2:45 PM – WRGA Staff Reports – The Paulding County Sheriff’s Office reported that 44-year-old Jonathan Bates of Dallas, Georgia, was arrested Tuesday in Dawson County by a multi-agency task force serving a bench warrant. Bates had been at large since 2022 after missing a court appearance for which he was…… Continue Reading
Thursday, April 18, 2024–12:08 p.m. -Rome Police reports- The Rome Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Sunday on Camp Street in North Rome. According to an incident report: A man fired several shots at a vehicle during an argument. There were two small children in the area when the shots were…… Continue Reading
Thursday, April 18, 2024–12:00 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with robbery by sudden snatching An Albany man has been arrested in connection with a robbery on Woodberry Drive in Silver Creek that occurred in September of last year. According to the arrest warrant: 53-year-old Darrell Pernell Jones entered the residence to speak with…… Continue Reading
Friday, April 18, 2024–11:48 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Both Floyd County and the City of Rome are working on ordinances to address coin-operated amusement machines. Floyd County Public Safety Division Director John Blalock told the county’s public safety committee on Thursday that he has spoken to Assistant Floyd County Attorney Chris Jackson and got…… Continue Reading
Thursday, April 18, 2024–11:40 a.m. -News Release- Due to the inclement weather projected for Friday, the Night of Hope concert will be hosted at The Forum River Center. If you have already reserved a ticket, you can still use it. If you haven’t reserved a ticket, just show up and they’ll let you right in. Parking…… Continue Reading
Thursday, April 18, 2024–9:48 a.m. -News Release- Dawson Wehunt started playing basketball when he was three years old. Since then, he’s helped teams win recreation championships, state high school championships, and college conference championships as well as serving time as an assistant high school coach. Now Wehunt, who lives, breathes, and sleeps the sport, takes…… Continue Reading
Thursday, April 18, 2024–8:05 a.m. -News Release- Rain has once again caused delays in movie production on the West Rome bypass in Southern Floyd County. The highway will be closed again on Thursday with a detour on Walker Mtn Road. Park Ave will be closed from 7a-1p but producers have opted not to close Darlington…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, April 17, 2024–2:31 p.m. -John Bailey, 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 Dismissing insurance company claims, including that sexual abuse is not considered bodily injury, a judge ordered them to pay out $345 million to men who were sexually…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, April 17, 2024–2:24 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Warrant: Man threw piece of wood at disabled adult A West Rome man has been arrested on a felony warrant charging him with exploitation or intimidation of a disabled adult. According to the warrant: 41-year-old Robert Shane Cochran threw a piece of wood at a 67-year-old…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, April 17, 2024–2:21 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Now that the Rome City Police Department has vacated the joint law enforcement center, plans are underway for the conversion of the facility into judicial space. Floyd County Facilities Manager Ryan Davis told the county’s public utilities and transportation committee on Wednesday that the architect has…… Continue Reading