Category Archives: Local News

Thursday, April 25, 2024–4:41 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 northwes...

Thursday, April 25, 2024–11:45 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Elderly woman arrested on a felony drug chargeA 78-year-old North Rome woman has been charged with conspiracy to violate Georgia's C...

Thursday, April 25, 2024–11:42 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-More charges have been filed against a Silver Creek teen that has been in jail since late March when he was arrested in connection w...

Thursday, April 25, 2024–12:23 p.m.-Cartersville Police News Release-Two people have been arrested in connection with a shooting on Tuesday in the area of Lee Street in Cartersville.According to...

April 25, 2024–9:20 a.m.-Staff reports-This weekend, Ridge Ferry Park plays host to the Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation's Backyard BBQ Bash.There will be barbecue sampling, people’s choice...

Thursday, April 25, 2024–9:13 a.m.-Georgia Department of Labor-Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.0 percent in March, up one-ten...

April 24th, 2024 – 5:45 PMEthan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter –Georgia Highlands College held a disaster simulation exercise on Wednesday afternoon, providi...

Wednesday, April 24, 2024–10:30 a.m.-Rome Police Department report-Police responded to Harvest Moon on Broad Street Tuesday after a man kicked a hole in the wall.According to a Rome Police Depar...

Wedensday, April 24, 2024–10:24 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Woman accused of hitting boyfriend, found with meth inside body cavityA 41-year-old Rome woman is facing multiple charges following...

Monday, April 22, 2024–11:47 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Floyd County Commission is expected to approve a bid from Pennant Construction for renovations to the former Glenwood school buildi...