Category Archives: Local News
Today is Eelection Day in Floyd County
Tuesday, April 15, 2025–10:15 a.m.-Staff repports-Voters are deciding a runoff between Chip Hood and David Thornton for the Post 4 seat on the Floyd County Commission.The polls are open from 7 a...
Apr 15, 2025
Rome School Board meets Tuesday
Monday, April 14, 2025–4:10 p.m.-Staff reports-A number of agenda items await the Rome City School Board when they meet Tuesday.The caucus will be held at 4:00 p.m. followed by the regular meeti...
Apr 14, 2025
Arrests made in 2001 murder
Monday, April 14, 2025–3:40 p.m.-Staff reports-Two arrests have been made in connection with the death of a Kingston man more than 24 years ago.Marion Travis Silvers, who was 51 at the time, was...
Apr 14, 2025
Arrest reports for April 14
Monday, April 14, 2025–11:40 a.m.-Floyd County Jail record-Purported gang member charged in battery at the jailAn inmate is facing charges following an incident Friday at the Floyd County Jail.A...
Apr 14, 2025
Polk County officers injured during high-speed chase, suspect remains at large
Monday, April 14, 2025–11:33 a.m.-Staff reports-Authorities are seeking a man who is wanted in connection with a high-speed chase that left two Polk County Police Officers with critical injuries...
Apr 14, 2025
One Man’s Opinion, “Trade Wars,”
Monday, April 14, 2025-Bill CraneThe American people have long demonstrated antipathy towards tariffs and duty fees. In Boston on December 16, 1773, in response to increasing tariffs on tea unde...
Apr 14, 2025
Rome City Commission meets Monday
Sunday, April 13, 2025–1:20 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Rome City Commissioners are expected to vote on a new spay, neuter, and chip ordinance when they meet Monday night.As written, the ordin...
Apr 13, 2025
R.O.M.E. presents Across the Pond this Saturday
Thursday, April 10, 2025–11:10 a.m.-Staff reports-It's time to take a trip across the big pond this weekend, as the Northwest Georgia Winds presents the 25th annual Across the Pond Celtic gala t...
Apr 10, 2025
Chieftains Plant and Herb Sale this weekend
Thursday, April 10, 2025–11:05 a.m.-News Release-A beloved community tradition for garden enthusiasts and history lovers alike returns this weekend.The Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home's annua...
Apr 10, 2025
Rome City Commission to discuss real estate during Friday executive session
Thursday, April 10, 2025–10:57 a.m.-Staff reports-The Rome City Commission will hold a called meeting on Friday.Commissioners will go into an executive session to discuss real estate.That is the...
Apr 10, 2025
