Category Archives: Local News
Early voting continues this week
Sunday, May 5, 2024–3:45 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-In-person advance voting for the May 21 primary election continues this weekFloyd County residents can cast ballots between the hours of 7:...
May 05, 2024
Floyd County Police report 11 firearms stolen from vehicles so far this year
Sunday, May 5, 2024–3:40 p.m.-Floyd County Police News Release-The Floyd County Police Department is issuing a crucial reminder to residents to prioritize the security of their vehicles and valu...
May 05, 2024
Arrest reports for May 5
Sunday, May 5, 2024–3:30 p.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Man charged with aggravated assault, false imprisonmentA 37-year-old Rome man was arrested Thursday following an incident on Lindsey Drive...
May 05, 2024
Planning commission okays revamped residential development off Callier Springs Road
Friday, May 3, 2024–11:16 a.m.-Adam Carey, Rome News-Tribune-This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwes...
May 03, 2024
New York man charged in fatal wreck Thursday night in Shannon
Friday, May 3, 2024–10:11 a.m.-Staff reports-The driver of an 18-wheeler has been charged with felony 1st-degree vehicular following a crash that claimed the life of a Calhoun woman.The wreck oc...
May 03, 2024
Finance Committee gets look at 2023 budget numbers
Wednesday, May 1, 2024–2:29 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Although the final numbers aren’t in yet, 2023 appears to have been a good budget year for the City of Rome.Finance Director Toni ...
May 01, 2024
[VIDEO] Shorter University: Kevin Sorbo to Speak at 2024 President’s Gala
April 30th, 2024 – 2:30 PMEthan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter –Tuesday morning Shorter University held a press conference as a part of their SU Forward Day ...
Apr 30, 2024
Woman facing 14 felony animal cruelty counts
Tuesday, April 30, 2024–11:33 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-A 56-year-old Rome woman is facing 14 counts of aggravated cruelty to animals following her arrest on Monday.According to Floyd Count...
Apr 30, 2024
Arrest reports for April 30
Tuesday, April 30, 2024–11:25 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Man accused of trying to hit another man with vehicleA Lindale man is accused of trying to run over a man with his mini-van at a loca...
Apr 30, 2024
Portion of Turner McCall Boulevard to be closed nightly starting May 6
Tuesday, April 30, 2024–11:15 a.m.-Staff reports-You may have noticed the message boards that have been set out in a couple of areas announcing the closure of a portion of Turner McCall Boulevar...
Apr 30, 2024
