Category Archives: Local News
Rome City Commission meets Monday
May 27, 2024–9:15 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-A new Assembly permit ordinance is slated for First Reading during Tuesday's Rome City Commission meeting.The ordinance would require a permit for...
May 27, 2024
Rome News-Tribune: Commissioners split over water facility location
Thursday, May 23, 2024–11:54 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 northwest...
May 23, 2024
Arrest reports for May 22
Thursday, May 22, 2024–11:47 p.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Man charged in theft of electric bicycleA 63-year-old homeless man is accused of stealing an electric bicycle back on May 15.According...
May 23, 2024
Another “Most Wanted” in custody
Thursday, May 23, 2024–11:45 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-An East Rome man listed on the Floyd County Sheriff's Office's "Most Wanted" list was arrested Thursday.According to Floyd County Jail...
May 23, 2024
Teen who was shot charged with being a fugitive from justice
Thursday, May 23, 2024–11:40 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-A Cedartown teen who was shot in the arm and hand in the area of Calhoun Avenue in North Rome Wednesday morning is now lodged in the F...
May 23, 2024
GNTC, Floyd County Prison partnership routes career path for inmates
May 23rd, 2024 – 11:20 AMGeorgia Northwestern Technical College –Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) and Floyd County Prison have partnered to offer offenders training as Class B...
May 23, 2024
Ridge Ferry Park Farmer’s Market to start June 1st
May 23rd, 2024 – 11:00 AMRome Floyd Parks and Recreation Department –Farm-fresh produce, delectable baked goods, arts and crafts, fresh-cut flowers, and more are just a few weeks away, as ...
May 23, 2024
Fifth person dies from injuries in Sunday crash on I-75 at Red Top Mountain Road
Thursday, May 23, 2024–8:42 a.m.-Staff reports-A multi-vehicle crash on I-75 near Red Top Mountain Road Bartow County on Sunday has claimed another life.WBHF Radio in Cartersville reports that B...
May 23, 2024
GSP reports fatal motorcycle wreck in Bartow County
May 22nd, 2024 – 1:30 PMWRGA Staff Reports –Georgia State Patrol has reported that a fatal accident occurred this morning in Bartow County.According to GSP reports, at 6:09 AM, troopers re...
May 22, 2024
Desoto Theatre awarded grants from GA Trust for Historic Preservation, Fox Theatre in ATL
May 21st, 2024 – 3:10 PMWRGA Staff Reports –(Photo contributed by the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation)The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation awarded $110,000 in matching grant...
May 21, 2024
