Category Archives: Local News
Dr. Mike Hobbs installed as fifth president of Georgia Highlands College
Thursday, September 28, 2023–6:36 p.m.-GHC News Release-(from left) University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue formally invests Mike Hobbs as the fifth president of Georgia Highlands C...
Sep 28, 2023
Woman accused of stealing thousands of dollars from her employer
Thursday, September 28, 2023–6:12 p.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Ashlei Leann LatimerA 34-year-old Rome woman is accused of stealing $36,500 from her employer.According to the warrants:On March ...
Sep 28, 2023
Rome Middle School bonds remain a hot topic of discussion
Tuesday, September 26, 2023–8:00 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-David Doss speaks during Monday’s Rome City Commission meetingThe proposed new Rome Middle School was not on the agenda for M...
Sep 26, 2023
Executive Director of Tellus Science Museum receives Entwisle AwardÂ
September 26th, 2023 – 12:00 PMTellus Science Museum –Executive Director of Tellus Science Museum, Jose Santamaria, has been awarded the Entwisle Award for Lifetime Service in Tourism by B...
Sep 26, 2023
Rome City Commission approves water litigation settlement with 3M, terms not released
Tuesday, September 26, 2023–10:14 a.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 nort...
Sep 26, 2023
Arrest reports for September 26
Tuesday, September 26, 2023–10:11 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Man charged with felony counts of aggravated animal crueltyA Rome man was arrested Monday at his Judson Drive home on two counts ...
Sep 26, 2023
FCS Class of 2023 outscores national, state averages on the SAT
Tuesday, September 26, 2023–9:58 a.m.-News Release-Floyd County Schools (FCS) Class of 2023 outscored State and National averages on the SAT for the fourth consecutive year, according to results...
Sep 26, 2023
Charges filed in fatal crash on Highway 27 at Armuchee High Monday
Monday, September 25, 2023–6:15 p.m.-Staff Reports-Tony Orlando McFarlandA tractor-trailer driver has been charged with felony vehicular homicide following a wreck Monday that claimed the life o...
Sep 25, 2023
Peaches gets its liquor license back following split city commission vote
Monday, September 25, 2023–8:56 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Following a lengthy debate, motions, substitute motions, and a split vote, Peaches on Broad Street is getting its liquor pouring lic...
Sep 25, 2023
Utility work in Cave Spring to cause travel delays Tuesday
Monday, September 25, 2023–7:53 a.m.-Staff Reports-Traffic into Cave Spring will be delayed today as utility crews replace a pole at the red light.The work will begin at 9 a.m.Commercial traffic...
Sep 25, 2023
