Category Archives: Local News

Seven arrested for selling alcohol or tobacco to minors
Friday, March 14, 2025–10:40 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-An operation by the Rome-Floyd Metro Task Force has resulted in seven people being arrested on charges of either furnishing tobacco to...
Rome Radio Mar 14, 2025

Start time of Saturday’s Leprechaun-a-thon changed
Friday, March 14, 2025–10:30 a.m.-News Release-Due to the potential for severe weather on the evening of Saturday, March 15, the start time for the Leprechaun-a-thon sponsored by Atrium Health F...
Rome Radio Mar 14, 2025

[VIDEO] The Rome-Floyd Eco Center shows off new renovations
March 13th, 2025 – 6:00 PMEthan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter –The Rome-Floyd ECO Center celebrated a major milestone Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremon...
Rome Radio Mar 13, 2025

Arrest reports for March 13
Thursday, March 13, 2025–11:30 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Warrant: Man possessed sexual images of childrenA Rome man was arrested Wednesday at his Locust Street home on three felony counts o...
Rome Radio Mar 13, 2025

Design work on reverse osmosis water treatment facility about 30 percent complete
Thursday, March 13, 2025–11:00 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Design work for Rome's new reverse osmosis water treatment facility continues, and members of the water and sewer committee got an up...
Rome Radio Mar 13, 2025

Experience a total lunar eclipse at Tellus on Pi Day
Thursday, March 13, 2025–7:35 a.m.-News Release-Celebrate Pi Day at Tellus Science Museum on Friday, March 14, and watch a total lunar eclipse over Cartersville. The Moon will turn a deep red as...
Rome Radio Mar 13, 2025

Arrest reports for March 12
Wednesday, March 12, 2025–10:50 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Report: Man pointed AR rifle at two peopleA Silver Creek man is facing charges after allegedly aiming an AR-556 rifle at two people...
Rome Radio Mar 12, 2025

Rome law firm hired as Gordon County Attorney
Wednesday, March 12, 2025–10:45 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Earlier this week, the Gordon County Board of Commissioners voted to hire a county attorney.McRae, Smith, Peek, Harman & Monroe,...
Rome Radio Mar 12, 2025

Severe weather in the forecast for this weekend, now is the time to prepare
Wednesday, March 12, 2025–10:15 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-This weekend, we are at an increased risk for severe weather and even strong tornadoes, so now is the time to prepare.According to C...
Rome Radio Mar 12, 2025

Marquita Davis Declares Candidacy for Rome City Board of Education
Monday, March 10, 2025–9:45 a.m.-Staff reports-2025 is a municipal election year with three seats on the Rome City Commission and all seven seats on the Rome City School Board up for grabs.Marqu...
Rome Radio Mar 10, 2025




