Category Archives: Floyd County
Inmate death under investigation
Sunday, November 5, 2023–5:47 p.m.-Floyd County Sheriff’s Office-On November 4, 2023, jail staff discovered an inmate unresponsive in his cell. Jail staff initiated lifesaving efforts and ...
Nov 05, 2023
Police investigating fatal hit and run
Sunday, November 5, 2023–5:44 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 nor...
Nov 05, 2023
[VIDEO] 2023 Chili Fest takes place at Ridge Ferry Park on Saturday
November 4th, 2023 – 3:30 PMEthan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor and Video Reporter –<iframe loading="lazy" width="560" height="315" src=" t...
Nov 04, 2023
[VIDEO] Advent Health celebrates grand opening of Neurosurgery Office
October 3rd, 2023 – 4:00 PMEthan Garrett – WRGA News Digital News Editor & Video Reporter –<iframe loading="lazy" width="560" height="315" src=&q...
Nov 03, 2023
Homes in North Rome, East Rome struck by gunfire on Halloween
Friday, November 3, 2023–10:52 a.m.-Rome Police Department reports-Rome Police responded to a couple of "shots fired" calls on Halloween.According to the incident reports:Someone shot into a res...
Nov 03, 2023
Rome International Film Festival begins Thursday
Wednesday, November 1, 2023–8:30 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Rome International Film Festival is celebrating its 20th year.The 2023 edition of RIFF starts Thursday with the Unscripted Road...
Nov 01, 2023
Floyd Police seeking public donations of winter clothing for local shelters
November 1st, 2023 – 2:20 PMFloyd County Police Department –The following message is from the Floyd County Police Department:“Only in Georgia can weather go from 82 degrees on Sunday...
Nov 01, 2023
Chili Fest this Saturday
Wednesday, October 1, 2023–10:20 a.m.-News Release-The stage is set for the ultimate chili cook-off on Saturday, Nov. 4 as 26 teams will vie for the title of Rome's best Chili at the Chili Fest ...
Nov 01, 2023
Man charged with aggravated assault
Wednesday, November 1, 2023–10:16 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Taimar Alexander RitcheyA Rome man is accused of pointing a handgun at a woman during an altercation on Hardy Avenue early Tuesda...
Nov 01, 2023
GNTC Foundation awards Gene Haas Scholarships
Wednesday, November 1, 2023–10:10 a.m.-News Release-Two Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students have received the Gene Haas Scholarship, which rewards academic excellence and prov...
Nov 01, 2023
