Category Archives: Local News
County commission holds first public hearing on the millage rate
Wednesday, July 12, 2023–7:25 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Floyd County Commission held the first of three public hearings regarding the millage rate Tuesday.Three people spoke during the h...
Jul 12, 2023
Transfer of property on Maple Avenue for early learning center approved
Tuesday, July 11, 2023–6:50 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Jim BojoThe Rome City Commission has approved the transfer of property on Maple Avenue to the Northwest Georgia Housing Authority, which...
Jul 11, 2023
Woman injured in Gordon County motorcycle crash has died
Tuesday, July 11, 2023–6:42 p.m.-Georgia State Patrol-A woman who was a passenger on a motorcycle involved in a crash in Gordon County on Sunday has died.44-year-old Kimberely Denise Worley of S...
Jul 11, 2023
Report: Woman found driving stolen U-Haul
Tuesday, July 11, 2023–6:35 p.m.-Floyd County Jail records-A stolen U-Haul truck lands a 31-year-old Kingston woman behind bars.According to Floyd County Jail records:Lacee Jo Dyan Folsom knew o...
Jul 11, 2023
Stinging debate, charges of ‘outright lying,’ profanity fuel City Commission caucus on Cochran case updates
Tuesday, July 11, 2023–7:25 a.m.-John Druckenmiller, Rome News-Tribune-Photo by John DruckenmillerA rift among Rome City Commissioners expanded during Monday's caucus meeting, called in part to ...
Jul 11, 2023
Rome City Commission looks to lower millage rate
Monday, July 10, 2023–8:25 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Rome City Commission held the first of three public hearings Monday regarding the 2023 property tax rate.No one spoke for or against ...
Jul 10, 2023
Public hearing on Rome’s millage rate Monday
Sunday, July 9, 2023–1:00 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Rome City Commission will hold a public hearing Monday regarding the 2023 property tax rate.The proposed combined rates for the City G...
Jul 09, 2023
Ice cream stolen from concession stands at Heritage Park
Friday, July 7, 2023–11:36 a.m.-Rome Police Department report-More than $400 in ice cream was reported stolen from a Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation concession stand sometime between the evening...
Jul 07, 2023
Arrest reports for July 7
Friday, July 7, 2023–11:25 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Woman accused of stealing $800 from elderly victim’s bank accountA 54-year-old Rome woman has been arrested on a felony warrant ch...
Jul 07, 2023
Quick elected to GMA Board of Directors
Friday, July 7, 2023–10:06 a.m.-GMA News Release-Randy QuickRome City Commissioner Randy Quick has been sworn in as a member of the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) Board of Directors for the...
Jul 07, 2023
