Four indicted on murder charges stemming from May 2022 shooting death in North Rome

Henssler 15 From the Ingles Studio this is The Northwest Georgia News Podcast from the Rome News Tribune, Calhoun Times, Catoosa Walker News, and Polk County Standard      Today is Wednesday, August 9th, and happy 56th birthday to “primetime” Deion Sanders ***Sanders***   I’m Brian Giffin and here the stories Northwest Georgia is talking about presented by Drake Realty   Four indicted on murder charges stemming from May 2022 shooting death in North Rome   Design work continues on water treatment facility to remove toxic chemicals from Rome rivers   And a Golf foundation seeks to preserve course, promote golf in Rome and Floyd County   Plus, Leah McGrath is here to talk with Bruce Jenkins about Plant based ,meats   the US dept. of Agriculture on that same topic These stories and more are coming up in today’s edition of the Northwest Georgia News podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe!   Commercial :   Drake   STORY 1: indicted   Four men were indicted on murder charges for the shooting death of Derricus Smith on Perkins Street in North Rome on May 21, 2022. The grand jury returned true bills of indictment for malice murder and felony murder against the accused, who were also charged with participation in street gang activity and aggravated assault. Smith's body was found after police received calls of shots fired and a fight in the area. Three of the four men were already held in jail without bond, while the fourth was still being actively sought. The group, known as the Real Northside Babies, was involved in a pattern of crimes, including armed robbery, assault, and drug-related offenses. The investigation began after a robbery at a convenience store, and several other individuals linked to the gang were also arrested. A tentative trial date is set for August 30 for many of the earlier charges.....…….get more info at northwestgeorgianews.com   STORY 2: rivers   Rome is progressing with the design work for a reverse osmosis water treatment facility to remove harmful chemicals, including PFAS, from the drinking water supply. The facility is funded by a lawsuit against carpet manufacturers and chemical companies, totaling around $159 million. The design phase is about 40% complete, aiming to meet the 2026 deadline. The US EPA proposed new legal limits for PFAS, expected to be finalized soon. The settlements will allow a rollback in water rates for Rome's customers. Additionally, Rome is ahead of the deadline for the EPA's Lead and Copper Rule, identifying and inspecting lead service lines through a meter change-out program.   STORY 3: golf   The Rome Historic Golf Preservation Foundation aims to preserve and promote the sixth oldest golf course in Georgia, located near downtown Broad Street. The course, designed by George Cobb, is part of the historic Coosa Country Club but is a stand-alone organization. The foundation's mission is to preserve the course and promote golf locally through education and scholarship opportunities. They are working with organizations like First Tee and local schools to make golf accessible to kids. One of their immediate goals is to renovate the cart paths, with plans to fund scholarships and collaborate with golf academies in the future. The course is expected to reopen in November after renovations.   We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info   Back in a moment   Commercial: ESOG-Ingles 8   Angel Rejoiner   STORY 4: hydrogen