Category Archives: Local News
Finance Committee gets look at 2023 budget numbers
Wednesday, May 1, 2024–2:29 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Although the final numbers aren’t in yet, 2023 appears to have been a good budget year for the City of Rome.Finance Director Toni ...
May 01, 2024
[VIDEO] Shorter University: Kevin Sorbo to Speak at 2024 President’s Gala
April 30th, 2024 – 2:30 PMEthan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter –Tuesday morning Shorter University held a press conference as a part of their SU Forward Day ...
Apr 30, 2024
Woman facing 14 felony animal cruelty counts
Tuesday, April 30, 2024–11:33 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-A 56-year-old Rome woman is facing 14 counts of aggravated cruelty to animals following her arrest on Monday.According to Floyd Count...
Apr 30, 2024
Arrest reports for April 30
Tuesday, April 30, 2024–11:25 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Man accused of trying to hit another man with vehicleA Lindale man is accused of trying to run over a man with his mini-van at a loca...
Apr 30, 2024
Portion of Turner McCall Boulevard to be closed nightly starting May 6
Tuesday, April 30, 2024–11:15 a.m.-Staff reports-You may have noticed the message boards that have been set out in a couple of areas announcing the closure of a portion of Turner McCall Boulevar...
Apr 30, 2024
Floyd County residents have shelled out over $100 million on gaming machines
Tuesday, April 30, 2024–8:13 a.m.-Adam Carey, Rome News-Tribune-This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestg...
Apr 30, 2024
Man killed in Taylor’s Ridge crash Monday
Monday, April 29, 2024–7:20 p.m.-WZQZ Radio-An Alabama man was killed in a three-vehicle wreck Monday evening on Taylor's Ridge in Chattooga County.The crash is under investigation by the Georgi...
Apr 29, 2024
Woman arrested during drug bust in Garden Lakes
Monday, April 29, 2024–7:17 p.m.-Floyd County Jail records-A 35-year-old Garden Lakes woman was jailed Saturday on charges of possession of marijuana, possession of marijuana with the intent to ...
Apr 29, 2024
Arrest reports for April 29
Monday, April 29, 2024–7:06 p.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Warrant: Man received money to haul lumber, but never did the workA Coosa man has been arrested on a felony warrant charging him with t...
Apr 29, 2024
Floyd County Commission to hold called meeting Tuesday
Monday, April 29, 2024–7:00 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will meet on Tuesday for a special called meeting to recognize several long-time employees....
Apr 29, 2024
