Category Archives: Local News
Arrest reports for December 9
Monday, December 9, 2024–12:00 p.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Man charged with aggravated assault, aggravated sexual batteryA 39-year-old Rome man is accused of sexual battery against a woman as...
Dec 09, 2024
Floyd County Commission meets Tuesday
Monday, December 9, 2024–9:20 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Floyd County Commission is expected to approve a resolution to call for a special election to fill the unexpired term of Larry Max...
Dec 09, 2024
[VIDEO] 2024 Shorter University President’s Gala highlights
December 6th, 2024 – 5:30 PMEthan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter –The President's Gala kicked off with a brief meet-and-greet at the Nelson and Trudy Price L...
Dec 06, 2024
Smart move helps ‘Santa’ avoid stroke complications
Friday, December 6, 2024–10:00 a.m.-News Release-Final, Baby, Santa, NICU, Christmas, Allen Stephens, Family Birth Center, Mother Baby, Cell Phone, Electronics, Human, Mobile Phone, Person, Phon...
Dec 06, 2024
Rome Turkey Trot has record-breaking turnout for first year
Friday, December 6, 2024–9:53 a.m.-News Release-Runners, walkers and volunteers gathered on Thanksgiving morning for the inaugural Rome Turkey Trot 5K & 3K Feel Whole Stroll at AdventHealth ...
Dec 06, 2024
[VIDEO] Emergency crews respond to late-night trench collapse on Coosawatte Avenue
December 6th, 2024 – 4:25 AMEthan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter –Late Thursday night, the Rome Floyd Fire Department and Rome Police Department responded to...
Dec 05, 2024
[VIDEO] Blue Angels visit Rome Thursday ahead of next year’s Wings Over North Georgia air show
Thursday, December 5, 2024–6:51 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-With a roar from the F-18 engine, the U.S. Navy Blue Angels visited the Richard B. Russell Regional Airport on Thursday.The team was...
Dec 05, 2024
$10K winning lottery ticket sold in West Rome
Thursday, December 5, 2024–11:38 a.m.-Georgia Lottery Corporation-A Georgia Lottery player purchased a lucky $10,000 winning Mega Millions ticket in Rome for the drawing held on Dec. 3, 2024. Th...
Dec 05, 2024
Holiday events galore this weekend in Rome and Floyd County
Thursday, December 5, 2024–10:45 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-There are plenty of holiday activities this weekend in Rome and Floyd County to enjoy.The 11th Annual Christmas in Lindale is Satur...
Dec 05, 2024
Rome BoE to hold fall retreat Friday
Thursday, December 5, 2024–10:41 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Rome City Schools Board of Education will meet on Friday for its fall retreat.The retreat will be held at Rome City Schools Col...
Dec 05, 2024
