Category Archives: Local News
Rome School Board meets Tuesday
Monday, January 13, 2025–11:15 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Rome City School Board will tackle a full agenda when they meet Tuesday.The meeting begins at 5:45 p.m. with the caucus at 4 p.m....
Jan 13, 2025
Arrest reports for January 13
Monday, January 13, 2025–11:00 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Man charged in thefts from storage unitsA Dallas, Georgia man is facing multiple charges in Floyd County.According to the arrest war...
Jan 13, 2025
Floyd County Commission meets Tuesday
Monday, January 13, 2025–9:47 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Floyd County Commission will hold its first meeting of 2025 on Tuesday, and the first item of business will be to elect a commissi...
Jan 13, 2025
Suzanne Roberts named new Rome Downtown Development Authority Director
Thursday, January 9, 2025–11:00 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Suzanne Roberts has been named Rome's new director of downtown development.Roberts is currently the director of membership for the R...
Jan 09, 2025
Arrest reports for January 9
Thursday, January 9, 2025–10:55 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Warrant: Woman broke into Lindale home, damaged several itemsA Rome woman has been arrested on a felony warrant charging her with 1...
Jan 09, 2025
Emergency shelters now open
Thursday, January 9, 2025–6:51 a.m.-Floyd County Emergency Management-Warming shelters are in operation for Rome and Floyd County for the severe winter weather of January 2025. This list will be...
Jan 09, 2025
Arrest reports for January 8
Wednesday, January 8, 2025–5:35 p.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Man charged in 2024 fire at Thornton Recreation CenterA Covington, Georgia man is accused of starting a fire at the Thornton Recrea...
Jan 08, 2025
Shonna Bailey announces run for county commission
Wednesday, January 8, 2025–9:45 a.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 northw...
Jan 08, 2025
One Man’s Opinion, “The Legacies of James Earl Carter,”
January 6, 2025– Bill CraneMany believe the ultimate accomplishment for any American citizen is to be elected President of the United States. Though in our nearing 250 year history, only 4...
Jan 06, 2025
Second Avenue lane closures canceled this week due to cold weather
Monday, January 6, 2025–11:40 a.m.-Staff reports-Scheduled nighttime lane closures as part of the Second Avenue improvement project have been canceled.According to the Georgia Department of Tran...
Jan 06, 2025
