Category Archives: Local News
Backyard BBQ Bash on Saturday
April 25, 2024–9:20 a.m.-Staff reports-This weekend, Ridge Ferry Park plays host to the Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation's Backyard BBQ Bash.There will be barbecue sampling, people’s choice...
Apr 25, 2024
Rome’s March unemployment rate sees minor uptick
Thursday, April 25, 2024–9:13 a.m.-Georgia Department of Labor-Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.0 percent in March, up one-ten...
Apr 25, 2024
[VIDEO] GHC hosts disaster simulation exercise (2024)
April 24th, 2024 – 5:45 PMEthan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter –Georgia Highlands College held a disaster simulation exercise on Wednesday afternoon, providi...
Apr 24, 2024
Report: Man trying to impress women at bar accidentally kicks hole the in wall
Wednesday, April 24, 2024–10:30 a.m.-Rome Police Department report-Police responded to Harvest Moon on Broad Street Tuesday after a man kicked a hole in the wall.According to a Rome Police Depar...
Apr 24, 2024
Arrest reports for April 24
Wedensday, April 24, 2024–10:24 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Woman accused of hitting boyfriend, found with meth inside body cavityA 41-year-old Rome woman is facing multiple charges following...
Apr 24, 2024
County commission to approve Glenwood renovation contract Tuesday
Monday, April 22, 2024–11:47 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Floyd County Commission is expected to approve a bid from Pennant Construction for renovations to the former Glenwood school buildi...
Apr 22, 2024
Arrest reports for April 22
Monday, April 22, 2024–11:35 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Woman accused of robbing store at Five PointsA North Rome woman has been arrested in connection with a strong-arm robbery at the Circl...
Apr 22, 2024
Railroad crossing on Byrd Station Road closed
Monday, April 22, 2024–10:04 a.m.-Floyd County News Release-Byrd Station Road will begin a closure on Monday at 5 am for 3 days to complete railroad improvements.The crossing will be closed to a...
Apr 22, 2024
Rome City Commission meets Monday
Saturday, April 20, 2024–4:32 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-A packed agenda for Monday's Rome City Commission meeting.A number of representatives from the Northwest Georgia Housing Authority are...
Apr 20, 2024
FCPD officers honored for livesaving efforts
Saturday, April 20, 2024–4:30 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Two Floyd County Police officers are being recognized for their lifesaving efforts in two separate incidents.According to Floyd County...
Apr 20, 2024
