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Floyd County felony murder suspect arrested in Cherokee County
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Joyce Lupiani , as published by FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the case and the arrest can be found through Floyd County authorities or local news sources, such as FOX 5 Atlanta.
A suspect in a Floyd County felony murder case has been taken into custody. The individual, identified as William Roger Caver, was arrested on Tuesday night. The arrest was made in Cherokee County, according to Floyd County authorities. Further details about the case and the arrest can be found through Floyd County authorities or local news sources, such as FOX 5 Atlanta .
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 12, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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