Category Archives: Local News
Eric Robertson named interim principal at Main Elementary
Wednesday, December 10, 2025--9:15 a.m. -Rome City Schools- Rome City Schools is pleased to announce that Eric Roberston has been named the interim principal at Main Elementary School. "I'm honored an...
Dec 10, 2025
Dennis Drummond named as the assistant superintendent for Rome Schools
Wednesday, December 10, 2025--9:10 a.m. -Rome City Schools- Rome City Schools is pleased to announce that Dennis Drummond has been named Assistant Superintendent. Drummond brings a wealth of experienc...
Dec 10, 2025
Homicide update: Two in custody
Wednesday, December 10, 2025--10:45 a.m. -Staff reports- More information has been released concerning the death of a woman whose body was located, wrapped in blankets, in the area of John Graham Home...
Dec 10, 2025
Police investigating possible homicide in South Rome
Tuesday, December 9, 2026--1:00 p.m. -Rome Police Department- 3:30 PM update from the Rome Police Department: The Rome Police Department continues to actively investigate a presumed homicide that occu...
Dec 09, 2025
Coosa Valley Credit Union wins Best of Georgia designation
Tuesday, December 9, 2025--10:40 a.m. -News Release- Coosa Valley Credit Union has been recognized as a 2025 Best of Georgia winner in the Georgia Business Journal's annual readers' poll in the catego...
Dec 09, 2025
North Rome man charged with meth possession
Tuesday, December 9, 2025--10:35 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A North Rome man was arrested on Monday at his Couper Drive home on drug charges. According to Floyd County Jail records: 41-year-old ...
Dec 09, 2025
Rome City Manager Sammy Rich retained for 2026
Tuesday, December 9, 2025--10:25 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission has conducted its yearly evaluation of the Rome City Manager and is recommending that Sammy Rich be retained f...
Dec 09, 2025
Jerry Rucker honored for years of service to Rome Christmas Parade
Tuesday, December 9, 2025--10:10 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- For more than 50 years, Jerry Rucker has been an integral part of Rome's Christmas Parade. Rucker, who is retiring from the para...
Dec 09, 2025
[PHOTOS] Ridge Ferry Holiday Fest
Tuesday, December 9, 2025--9:15 a.m. -Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation- Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation invited the community to celebrate the season this past Saturday during the Ridge Ferry Holiday F...
Dec 09, 2025
Rome City Commission approves garbage fees for 2026
Monday, December 8, 2025--7:30 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission has approved a slight increase in garbage fees for 2026. According to Rome City Manager Sammy Rich, the increase...
Dec 09, 2025
