Category Archives: Local News
Loft tours, First Fridays, RoFlo, and Fiddlin’ Fest highlight downtown events in 2025
Thursday, February 27, 2025–11:35 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-2025 is shaping up to be a big year with plenty to do in Downtown Rome.New Rome Downtown Development Authority Director Suzanne Ro...
Feb 27, 2025
City commission denies rezoning for duplex on East 17th Street
Tuesday, February 25, 2025–8:15 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Rome City Commission has voted to deny a special use permit for a duplex at 704 East 17th Street.The planning commission voted 7...
Feb 25, 2025
[VIDEO] Representatives from Kumamoto Japan visit Rome City Hall
February 25th, 2025 – 4:20 PMEthan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter –On Tuesday afternoon, the City of Rome welcomed three representatives from Kumamoto, Japan...
Feb 25, 2025
Arrest reports for February 25
Tuesday, February 25, 2025–10:11 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Traffic stop leads to meth trafficking arrestA traffic stop for a vehicle with suspended registration led to methamphetamine traff...
Feb 25, 2025
Woman charged following wreck in Armuchee Monday morning
Tuesday, February 25, 2025–10:10 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Charges have been filed in a Monday morning wreck on Highway 27 North at Dixie Park Road.According to Floyd County Jail records:40...
Feb 25, 2025
Vehicle involved in Alabama pursuit crashes in Floyd County, killing the driver
Monday, February 24, 2025–6:00 p.m.-Georgia State Patrol-One person is dead following a single-vehicle crash near the Alabama state line early Monday morning.According to the Georgia State Patro...
Feb 24, 2025
Arrest reports for February 24
Monday, February 24, 2025–10:50 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Report: Man bit woman’s ear during altercation on Carpenter RoadA Calhoun man is facing a felony aggravated battery charge fo...
Feb 24, 2025
Representatives from Kumamoto, Japan to visit Rome on Tuesday
Monday, February 24, 2025–9:50 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The City of Rome will be hosting representatives from our Sister City, Kumamoto, Japan on Tuesday afternoon.According to Rome City Co...
Feb 24, 2025
Floyd County Commission meets Tuesday
Monday, February 24, 2025–8:45 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Floyd County Commissioners are expected to discuss a possible water rate increase during their pre-meeting caucus on Tuesday.A rate i...
Feb 24, 2025
Portion of Cave Spring Road closed Monday and Tuesday
Sunday, February 23, 2025–3:30 p.m.-Staff reports-Floyd County Public Works will close a portion of Cave Spring Road on Monday and Tuesday to repair a cross drain.The work will be taking place n...
Feb 23, 2025
