Category Archives: Local News

Rockmart Theatre to receive $1 million in federal funds
Tuesday, October 3, 2023–11:05 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The City of Rockmart is getting a portion of $2.7 Million in federal funds for infrastructure upgrades in North Georgia.U.S. Senator ...
Rome Radio Oct 03, 2023

AdventHealth Redmond named 100 Top Hospital
Tuesday, October 3, 2023–10:35 a.m.-News Release-AdventHealth Redmond was identified as one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals according to an independent quality analysis provided by PINC AI and...
Rome Radio Oct 03, 2023

Former Polk County Jail employee charged with improper sexual contact
Sunday, October 1, 2023–12:11 p.m.-Staff Reports-A Polk County jailer who was fired last month for violating policy was arrested Friday on three misdemeanor counts of improper sexual contact.&nb...
Rome Radio Oct 01, 2023

2023 Elections: Ways to Vote
Sunday, October 1, 2023–10:45 a.m.David Crowder, WRGA News-As we get closer to the November 7 municipal elections, the public is being reminded about the different ways they can vote. City of Ro...
Rome Radio Oct 01, 2023

Rome man, Walker County teacher killed in Chattooga County wreck
Sunday, October 1, 2023–10:19 a.m.-Georgia State Patrol-A Rome man and a Walker County teacher were killed in a two-vehicle crash in Chattooga County Friday.The wreck occurred on Highway 27 near...
Rome Radio Oct 01, 2023

Coosa Valley Fair officially opens Tuesday
Sunday, October 1, 2023–10:10 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Coosa Valley Fair marks the beginning of the fall season for residents across the region. The 2023 edition of the fair officially ...
Rome Radio Oct 01, 2023

Final draft of Floyd County fire ordinances ready for vote
Sunday, October 1, 2023–10:05 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Troy BrockFloyd County is looking at a new set of fire ordinances that aim to help protect firefighters and allow fire inspectors to b...
Rome Radio Oct 01, 2023

Seven injured, two seriously, in Cartersville crash
Sunday, October 1, 2023–10:02 a,m,-Cartersville Police Department Report-Seven people were injured in a three-vehicle wreck late last week in Cartersville,According to Cartersville Police:A Ford...
Rome Radio Oct 01, 2023

GSP: Floyd County Police vehicle involved in wreck in Adairsville Thursday
Thursday, September 28, 2023–7:54 p.m.-Georgia State Patrol-A Floyd County Police Department vehicle was involved in a three-vehicle accident in Adairsville Thursday.According to the Georgia Sta...
Rome Radio Sep 28, 2023

Collins, Stevenson respond ethics complains
Thursday, September 28, 2023–7:18 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News--John Bailey, Rome News-Tribune-This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More inform...
Rome Radio Sep 28, 2023

