Category Archives: Local News
Fiddlin’ Fest this Saturday
Thursday, October 12, 2023–1:25 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Broad Street will be closed for Fiddlin’ Fest between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. SaturdayIt's almost time for one of the most popular a...
Oct 12, 2023
Facade grants awarded to two downtown businesses
Thursday, October 12, 2023–1:14 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Two businesses have received faade grants from the Rome Downtown Development Authority.Schroeder's New Deli at 406 Broad Street was ...
Oct 12, 2023
Car hits nursing home update
October 12th, 2023 – 12:45 PMDavid Crowder – WRGA News –(Photo by Ethan Garrett – WRGA News)Rome Police have released the report regarding an incident earlier this week where a...
Oct 12, 2023
Floyd County High Schools above the national average on ACT
Thursday, October 12, 2023–12:25 p.m.-News Release-Floyd County Schools (FCS) Class of 2023 average ACT composite score was 21.6 compared to the national average of 19.5. FCS was also ...
Oct 12, 2023
Boyd: Rome water and sewer rate study pushed back 12 months
Wednesday, October 11, 2023–6:50 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-John BoydCity of Rome water and sewer customers will continue to enjoy savings on their bills for at least another year or more.On ...
Oct 11, 2023
Ethics complaints against three Rome City Commissioners dismissed
Wednesday, October 11, 2023–5:45 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 ...
Oct 11, 2023
Cochran ethics complaint resolved, new ethics ordinance proposed by attorneys
Monday, October 9, 2023–8:15 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Attorney Avery Jackson announces a full resolution through mediation in the ethics complaining against Rome City Commissioner Mark Coch...
Oct 09, 2023
[Photos] Vehicle strikes front of West Rome Nursing Home
October 9th, 2023 – 6:15 PMWRGA Staff Reports –The following is a preliminary report by WRGA News. More information may be added as it becomes available:(Photo by Ethan Garrett – WRG...
Oct 09, 2023
Arrest reports for October 9
Monday, October 9, 2023–10:30 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Man accused of attacking minorA 35-year-old homeless man was jailed Sunday on a felony count of 1st-degree cruelty to children.Accord...
Oct 09, 2023
County spay-neuter ordinance set for a vote Tuesday
Monday, October 9, 2023–10:20 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Floyd County Commission will conduct a public hearing and vote on a proposed new animal control ordinance when they meet Tuesday.T...
Oct 09, 2023
