Category Archives: Local News
Rome MSA ranked number one in the state for job growth since 2020
Thursday, March 20, 2025–11:00 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Rome has been the top metropolitan statistical area for job growth since 2020, according to numbers from the Georgia Department of La...
Mar 20, 2025
“I Have to Do What I Believe is Right”: Rome legend Serpentfoot leaves a lasting impression on community
Wednesday, March 19, 2025–6:45 p.m.-Severo Avila, Rome News-Tribune-This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northw...
Mar 19, 2025
Rome-Floyd Development Authority gets update on Battey Business Center
Tuesday, March 18, 2025–9:00 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Rome-Floyd County Development Authority has closed on the sale of just over 20 acres in the Battey Business Center, which is the fo...
Mar 18, 2025
March 18 Special Election Results
Tuesday, March 18, 2025–8:45 p.m.-Staff reports-The election to fill the vacant Post Four seat on the Floyd County Commission appears to be headed to a runoff.David Thornton (R) leads with 1,881...
Mar 18, 2025
Today is Election Day
Tuesday, March 18, 2025–7:45 a.m.-Staff reports-Voters in Floyd County are casting ballots in a special election to fill the vacant Post Four seat on the Floyd County Commission.Six candidates a...
Mar 18, 2025
Man charged in burglary at Floyd College and Career Academy
Monday, March 17, 2025–7:50 p.m.-Floyd County Jail records- A 48-year-old Rome man is facing charges following his arrest in the woods near the Floyd County College and Career Academy.According ...
Mar 17, 2025
Arrest reports for March 17
Monday, March 17, 2025–11:30 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Woman accused of threatening roommate with a tire iron, hammerA 50-year-old Rome woman was arrested at her Ross Street residence Frida...
Mar 17, 2025
Man accused of fleeing from police, ramming patrol vehicle
Monday, March 17, 2025–11:15 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-A Rome man is accused of ramming a police car during a pursuit early Monday.According to Floyd County jail records:Police attempted to...
Mar 17, 2025
Former drug court employee indicted
Monday, March 17, 2025–11:00 a.m.-Staff reports-A Calhoun woman is out on bond after being indicted by a Floyd County Grand Jury on a felony count of sexual contact by an employee or agent in th...
Mar 17, 2025
EF-1 tornado confirmed in Paulding County Saturday
Monday, March 17, 2025–7:30 a.m.-Staff reports-While most of Georgia escaped Saturday's tornado outbreak, the National Weather Service has confirmed an EF-1 tornado touched down in Paulding Coun...
Mar 17, 2025
