Category Archives: Local News
Crime reports for December 12
Thursday, December 12, 2024–10:45 a.m.-Staff reports-Report: Shot fired during argument about man’s sisterRome Police responded to a 'shots fired' call on Silver Street in Southeast Rome o...
Dec 12, 2024
One minor injury in crash that closed Veterans Memorial Highway at Riverside Parkway Wednesday
Thursday, December 12, 2024–10:40 a.m.-Rome Police Department report-Only one minor injury was reported in a Wednesday collision between a box truck and an 18-wheeler at Riverside Parkway and Ve...
Dec 12, 2024
Arrest reports for December 10
Tuesday, December 10, 2024–11:50 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Charges continue to pile up for homeless manA homeless man already in jail on multiple charges has now been charged in a burglary ...
Dec 10, 2024
Consultant recommends rate increase for Rome water and sewer customers
Tuesday, December 10, 2024–11:30 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-City of Rome water and sewer customers could see a five-and-a-half percent rate increase in 2025 and 2026 if the Rome City Commissi...
Dec 10, 2024
Rome Police Department issues statement on fatal wreck involving officer
December 10th, 2024 – 11:00 AMWRGA Staff Reports –(From the fatal wreck involving Rome Police officer – Photo by Ethan Garrett)Tuesday morning the Rome Police Department gave an upda...
Dec 10, 2024
Rome City Commission approves Home2Home Suites TAD
Monday, December 9, 2024–7:23 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Rome City Commission has approved $2 million Tax Allocation District funding for a new hotel at Five Points.The developer is apply...
Dec 09, 2024
[VIDEO] Officer responding to bomb threat at congresswoman’s home inolved in fatal crash
December 9th, 2024 – 5:30 PMEthan Garrett – WRGA News Digital News Editor & Video Reporter –A Rome police officer was involved in a fatal wreck on Redmond Circle at the Gala Shop...
Dec 09, 2024
One Man’s Opinion, “Be Wise…Exercise!!”
Monday, December 9, 2024-Bill CraneAs fall temperatures dip, and this endemic, former COVID19 pandemic and flu season again make their presence known, I am reminded of two life maxims for this time of...
Dec 09, 2024
Atrium Health Floyd EMS again helps gather Toys for Tots
Monday, December 9, 2024–12:10 p.m.-News Release-"It couldn't happen without them."That was Linda Hatcher's response when asked about how important Atrium Health Floyd Emergency Medical Services...
Dec 09, 2024
Rome City School Board meets Tuesday
Monday, December 9, 2024–12:05 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Rome City School Board is expected to place the proposed 2026 school calendar on First Reading when it meets on Tuesday.The board...
Dec 09, 2024
