Local News
KC and the Sunshine Band, downtown block party highlight weekend events in Rome
-David Crowder, WRGA News- Downtown Rome is ready for a weekend full of music, shopping, and community fun. KC and the Sunshine Band will perform on Friday at The Forum River Center. On Saturday, the fun continues downtown with a free concert and block party featuring sidewalk sales, buskers, live music, local business...
4h ago
One dead following multi-vehicle crash on Cedartown Highway
-Rome Police Department- The Rome Police Department is investigating a serious multi-vehicle traffic crash that claimed one life on Thursday afternoon. The wreck occurred just before 4:00 p.m. on Highway 27 South near the Rome City Limits and involved a Dodge Magnum, a Ford Taurus, and a Toyota Sienna. A passenger in t...
16h ago
Planning commission recommends approval of convenience store annexation
-Nolan Hiott, WRGA- The Rome-Floyd County Planning Commission met on Thursday and voted to recommend approval of an annexation request for a convenience store on Burnett Ferry Road, currently where A-1 Food and Beverage sits. The applicant was represented by attorney Fisher K. Law, who spoke during the planning commiss...
19h ago
Delegation from Japan to visit Rome next month
-Staff reports- Rome is preparing for a visit from its sister city. A delegation from Kumamoto, Japan, is scheduled to visit during the first week in July. On Wednesday, the city's international committee met and discussed tentative plans for activities, which could include tours, dinner events, and more. More than 30 ...
Jun 04, 2026
Ridgeferry Park Farmer's Market opens on Saturday
-Staff reports- It's that time of the year again. The annual Ridge Ferry Park Farmer's Market opens this Saturday. It will be open from 7 a.m. until 11 a.m. every Wednesday and Saturday until September 26. Locally grown produce, fresh cut flowers, baked goods, canned goods, jellies, herbs, and hand-made craft items wil...
Jun 04, 2026
