Category Archives: Local News
Man executed for 1998 murder in Cherokee County, Alabama
Friday, July 19, 2024–9:15 a.m.-Staff reports-A man convicted in a 1998 murder in Cherokee County, Alabama was executed by lethal injection Thursday evening at the William C. Holman Correctional...
Jul 19, 2024
City Commission to hold millage rate public hearing Thursday
Wednesday, July 17, 2024–10:00 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Rome City Commission will hold a called meeting Thursday morning to conduct the second of three public hearings regarding the pro...
Jul 17, 2024
Young Roman close to raising over $100,000 for local youth home
Wednesday, July 17, 2024–9:55 a.m.-News Release-Next Thursday, July 25th, marks the 13th annual Whit's Lemonade Stand in support of the Open Door Home of Rome. Whit Molnar has raised approximate...
Jul 17, 2024
ACC recommends small bar ordinance
Wednesday, July 17, 2024–9:51 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Rome Alcohol Control Commission has forwarded a recommendation to the full city commission to adopt a small bar ordinance.Currentl...
Jul 17, 2024
Report: Man threatened officer at jail
Tuesday, July 16, 2024–6:30 p.m.-Floyd County Jail records-A Bremen man is facing charges following an incident at the Floyd County Jail on Monday.According to jail records:26-year-old Matthew A...
Jul 16, 2024
GSP reports fatal crash in Gordon County during police pursuit
4oJuly 16th, 2024 – 1:40 PMGeorgia State Patrol –A fatal wreck occurred in Gordon County on Monday, as reported by the Georgia State Patrol (GSP). At 12:07 pm, troopers responded to a cras...
Jul 16, 2024
[VIDEO] Floyd County, State of GA, holds groundbreaking ceremony on new DDS site
July 16th, 2024 – 12:00 PMDavid Crowder – WRGA News
Jul 16, 2024
Drivers can now face a $1000 fine and up to 12 months in jail for illegally passing school buses
Tuesday, July 16, 2024–8:30 a.m.-Rachel Hartdegen, Rome News-Tribune-This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at ...
Jul 16, 2024
Tickets on sale now for Rome Celebrity Dance Challenge
Tuesday, July 16, 2024–8:12 a.m.-News Release-Tickets for the Rome Celebrity Dance Challenge on Saturday, Aug. 3, at 7 p.m. are now available at www.romecelebritydancechallenge.com. Doors t...
Jul 16, 2024
DDA awards grants
Tuesday, July 16, 2024–8:03 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Rome Downtown Development Authority has awarded a total of eleven marketing grants.14 downtown businesses applied, according to Rome...
Jul 16, 2024
