Category Archives: Local News
Operation leads to the arrest of a suspected Floyd County meth distributor
Thursday, January 23, 2025–6:23 p.m.-John Bailey, Rome News-Tribune-This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at n...
Jan 23, 2025
Arrest reports for January 23
Thursday, January 23, 2025–11:00 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Woman accused of leaving disabled victims in the coldA West Rome woman has been arrested on three counts of the abuse of a disable...
Jan 23, 2025
AdventHealth Georgia welcomes new leadership in Heart and Vascular Services, Neuroscience, and Orthopedics
Thursday, January 25, 2025–10:50 a.m.-News Release-AdventHealth Georgia is pleased to announce the appointment of Riley Benter as the new director of heart and vascular services for the Georgia ...
Jan 23, 2025
Ruby Bridges Speaks at Berry College on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Thursday, January 23, 2025–10:50 a.m.-Berry College-Civil rights icon Ruby Bridges, one of the first Black students to integrate an all-white elementary school in 1960, spoke to nearly 2,000 peo...
Jan 23, 2025
Celebrating African American History Month: A Call for Nominations
Tuesday, January 21, 2025–11:20 a.m.-News Release-"I have decided to stick to love … Hate is too great a burden to bear." - Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.February is recognized as African Am...
Jan 21, 2025
Rome Middle’s Morrison named recipient of Presidential Award
Tuesday, January 21, 2025–11:15 a.m.-News Release-Phyllis Morrison knew at an early age that she had a knack for working with children. After starting out as an accountant, she realized she had ...
Jan 21, 2025
Economist from the University of Louisiana at LaFayette to speak at Berry’s Business Outlook Luncheon
Tuesday, January 21, 2025–11:06 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Business Outlook Luncheon at Berry College returns later this month.The guest speaker will be Dr. Gary Wagner."He is on sabbatic...
Jan 21, 2025
ACC to revisit the issue of variances on Tuesday
Monday, January 20, 2025–7:12 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-An ordinance amendment regarding variances for Rome's 50-50 food-to-drink ratio will be back before the Rome Alcohol Control Commissio...
Jan 20, 2025
Arrest reports for January 20
Monday, January 20, 2025–7:10 p.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Teens charged with theft of a motor vehicle, fleeingTwo Rome teens are accused of fleeing from police in a stolen pickup truck early ...
Jan 20, 2025
[VIDEO] 2025 Downtown Rome MLK Day march and ceremony
January 20th, 2025 – 4:00 PMEthan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter –Rome’s Martin Luther King Commission held its annual community Freedom March on Monda...
Jan 20, 2025
