Category Archives: Local News
Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism announces formation of Georgia’s Rome Film and Entertainment Alliance
Monday, November 6, 2023–10:01 a.m.-News Release-In 2010, Rome and Floyd County was one of the first 13 communities in the state to be recognized as "Camera Ready." As the direct liaison with th...
Nov 06, 2023
GBI releases more information regarding officer-involved shooting in Cartersville
Sunday, November 5, 2023–6:34 p.m.-GBI News Release-The GBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Cartersville, Bartow County, Georgia. The Cartersville Police Department asked the GB...
Nov 05, 2023
Rome water and sewer department gearing up for work associated with Second Avenue widening
Sunday, November 5, 2023–6:30 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Members of Rome's water and sewer committee got an update on utility work related to the Second Avenue widening project. According to ...
Nov 05, 2023
Erika Ambrocio Greenwell wins GNTC’s 2024 EAGLE Award
Sunday, November 5, 2023–6:26 p.m.-News Release-Erika Ambrocio GreenwellErika Ambrocio Greenwell was chosen to represent Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) at the Dinah Culbreath Wayn...
Nov 05, 2023
Inmate death under investigation
Sunday, November 5, 2023–5:47 p.m.-Floyd County Sheriff’s Office-On November 4, 2023, jail staff discovered an inmate unresponsive in his cell. Jail staff initiated lifesaving efforts and ...
Nov 05, 2023
Police investigating fatal hit and run
Sunday, November 5, 2023–5:44 p.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 nor...
Nov 05, 2023
[VIDEO] 2023 Chili Fest takes place at Ridge Ferry Park on Saturday
November 4th, 2023 – 3:30 PMEthan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor and Video Reporter –<iframe loading="lazy" width="560" height="315" src=" t...
Nov 04, 2023
[VIDEO] Advent Health celebrates grand opening of Neurosurgery Office
October 3rd, 2023 – 4:00 PMEthan Garrett – WRGA News Digital News Editor & Video Reporter –<iframe loading="lazy" width="560" height="315" src=&q...
Nov 03, 2023
Homes in North Rome, East Rome struck by gunfire on Halloween
Friday, November 3, 2023–10:52 a.m.-Rome Police Department reports-Rome Police responded to a couple of "shots fired" calls on Halloween.According to the incident reports:Someone shot into a res...
Nov 03, 2023
Rome International Film Festival begins Thursday
Wednesday, November 1, 2023–8:30 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Rome International Film Festival is celebrating its 20th year.The 2023 edition of RIFF starts Thursday with the Unscripted Road...
Nov 01, 2023
