Category Archives: Local News
Historic sites in Gordon and Bartow make Georgia Trust’s “Places in Peril” list
November 15th, 2023 – 11:15 AMWRGA Staff Reports –The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation released its 2024 list of 10 Places in Peril in the state, and sites in Gordon and Bartow Coun...
Nov 15, 2023
Arrest reports for Wednesday
Wednesday, November 15, 2023–11:04 p.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Woman accused of neglecting puppiesA homeless woman has been arrested on two counts of aggravated animal cruelty after officers ...
Nov 15, 2023
By a split vote, city commission approves supplemental bond resolution for new middle school
Monday, November 13, 2023–7:55 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Rome City Commission has approved a supplemental bond resolution and a bond purchase agreement for up to $120 million for the new...
Nov 13, 2023
Trial for man accused of killing Rome sisters underway in Alabama
Monday, November 13, 2023–6:38 p.m.-Adam Carey, Rome News-Tribune-This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwes...
Nov 13, 2023
Election certification postponed until Tuesday
Monday, November 13, 2023–6:20 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Certification of the November 7 General Election was postponed Monday and has been rescheduled for 4 p.m. Tuesday.Due to unforeseen c...
Nov 13, 2023
Proposed North Broad TAD to include 22 parcels, including new hotel
Monday, November 13, 2023–12:18 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Rome's sixth Tax Allocation District may be along the North Broad Street corridor in the area of a proposed new hotel.On Monday, the...
Nov 13, 2023
Arrest reports for November 13
Monday, November 13, 2023–10:47 a.m.-Staff reports-Man charged with burglaryA 25-year-old Cave Spring man is charged with 1st-degree burglary and theft by taking following an incident Saturday o...
Nov 13, 2023
Woman charged with theft by recieving stolen property
Sunday, November 12, 2023–5:30 p.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Ryan Adelia ThompsonA Rockmart woman was booked into the Floyd County Jail late last week on a felony charge of theft by receiving s...
Nov 12, 2023
Rome Middle School Bond issue back before city commission Monday
Sunday, November 12, 2023–5:30 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The issuance of bonds for the new Rome Middle School project will be back before the Rome City Commission on Monday.The commission wi...
Nov 12, 2023
Election results to be certified Monday
Sunday, November 12, 2023–5:05 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Floyd County Board of Elections will hold a Special Called Meeting on Monday to certify the results of the November 7 Genera...
Nov 12, 2023
