Category Archives: Local News

Teams being sought for this year’s Chili-Fest
Tuesday, September 3, 2024–11:15 a.m.News Release-The time is near to break out your best chili recipe for a chance to win bragging rights, cash prizes, and the coveted championship belt at the ...
Rome Radio Sep 03, 2024

2024 Rome International Film Festival begins October 31
Tuesday, September 3, 2024–11:10 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Passes for this year's Rome International Film Festival are on sale now.The 21st edition of RIFF is from October 31 through Novembe...
Rome Radio Sep 03, 2024

Report: Attempted vehicle theft and crash under investigation
Tuesday, September 3, 2024–10:50 a.m.-Rome Police Department report-Rome Police are investigating a reported vehicle theft on Monday.According to an incident report:A man told officers that some...
Rome Radio Sep 03, 2024

Man charged with aggravated child molestation, sodomy
Monday, September 2, 2024–6:30 p.m.-Floyd County Jail records-A Garden Lakes man is accused of molesting a child under the age of 10 between January 1 and July 13 of this year at his Sandy Beach...
Rome Radio Sep 02, 2024

Arrest reports for September 2
Monday, September 2, 2024–6:25 p.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Man accused of using false information during arrestA Cedartown man has been charged with false statements and writings and giving a...
Rome Radio Sep 02, 2024

Georgia’s Rome announces call for entries: Inaugural Plein Air Showcase
Monday, September 2, 2024–5:13 p.m.-News Release-The Georgia's Rome Office of Tourism invites artists of all skill levels to participate in the inaugural Plein Air Showcase of Georgia’s Ro...
Rome Radio Sep 02, 2024

Murder suspect facing additional charges
Thursday, August 29, 2024–11:00 a.m.-Staff reports-Additional charges have been filed against the suspect in a murder in North Rome earlier this week.On Tuesday afternoon, Rome Police responded ...
Rome Radio Aug 29, 2024

Report: Taxidermied lion missing from Shorter University
Thursday, August 29, 2024–10:55 a.m.-Rome Police Department report-Rome Police are investigating the apparent theft of a taxidermied male lion from the welcome center at Shorter University.Accor...
Rome Radio Aug 29, 2024

Princeton Review names Berry among top 390 colleges
Thursday, August 29, 2024–10:50 a.m.-News Release-The Princeton Review has included Berry College in its annual ranking publication, "The Best 390 Colleges" for 2025.As part of its publication, ...
Rome Radio Aug 29, 2024

GBI Arrests Calhoun Man in Deadly Shooting Investigation in Murray County
Wednesday, August 28, 2024–6:50 p.m.-Georgia Bureau of Investigation-The GBI and the Murray County Sheriff's office arrested and charged Anthony Wilkinson, age 25, of Calhoun, GA, with Aggravate...
Rome Radio Aug 28, 2024

