Thursday, October 16, 2025–9:55 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A Rome man was arrested at his Cave Spring Road residence on Wednesday on a felony warrant charging him with false imprisonment. According to the warrant: 69-year-old Randy Dale Crowe Sr. tied a woman’s arms and legs together with a rope while she was on a…… Continue Reading
Thursday, October 16, 2025–7:40 a.m. -Staff reports- We are one day away from the start of the Wings Over North Georgia air show. Some of the performers will begin arriving today. The air show is on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the Richard B. Russell Regional Airport, and it is expected to bring in spectators…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, October 15, 2025–12:10 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Warrant: Man bought 20 iPhones using someone else’s identifying information A Fayetteville man was booked into the Floyd County Jail on Tuesday on felony warrants charging him with identity fraud and computer theft. According to the warrants: 57-year-old Christopher Ingram used the identifying information, specifically the…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, October 15, 2025–12:05 p.m. -News Release- The Floyd County Health Department will host a breast cancer awareness event featuring free breast exams Friday, October 17, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the health department, 16 East 12th Street in Rome. Interested women may walk in for service during these hours. Door prizes, activities, and gift…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, October 15, 2025==12:00 p.m. -News Release- Rome City School students outperformed the national average on the ACT, scoring highest in reading and science, according to data released by the Georgia Department of Education on Wednesday, Oct. 15. Rome students scored an average of 18.8 in English, 19.5 in Mathematics, 21.3 in Reading, and 20.1…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, October 15, 2025–10:05 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- A small delegation from Rome recently visited Kumamoto City to celebrate 30 years of being sister cities. Rome City Commissioner Jamie Doss was part of the delegation, and he called the short trip a success. “We met with all of the Kumamoto officials, including the mayor,”…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, October 14, 2025–10:30 a.m. -News Release- The Wings Over North Georgia Air Show will offer a full slate of Friday activities on Oct. 17 at Richard Russell Regional Airport in Rome, a rare activity for the event. Wings Over North Georgia, established in 2012, usually features Saturday and Sunday performances. But the 2025 air…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, October 14, 2025–10:24 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A Cedartown man originally arrested in August on charges of grooming a minor, child molestation, and sexual battery is facing additional charges. According to Floyd County Jail records: 65-year-old Garry Duane Hand, who is a convicted sex offender, told a teenage female to bring other juveniles…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, October 14, 2025–10:00 a.m. -News Release- Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation is excited to announce our newest event, Tinsel Trail. It is a holiday event where businesses, families, and community groups can purchase and decorate their own Christmas tree at Ridge Ferry Park. This enchanting display will transform the park into a sparkling winter wonderland,…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, October 14, 2025–9:55 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- On Monday, the Rome City Commission read a proclamation designating October as Chiaha Month. For 60 years, the Chiaha Arts and Crafts Guild has supported and promoted the arts and local artists. The Rome Area History Center is currently featuring a special exhibit showcasing the history…… Continue Reading