Category Archives: Local News
Floyd Healthcare Foundation purchases Narcan for area schools
Tuesday, August 15, 2023–10:04 p.m.-News Release-Sobering statistics from the state about opioid-related deaths have prompted Atrium Health Floyd to provide some area school systems with doses o...
Aug 15, 2023
Rome police seek suspect in North Broad armed robbery
August 15th, 2023 – 4:15 PMRome Police Department –The Rome Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying a suspect from an armed robbery that occurred on August 3, 2023, a...
Aug 15, 2023
Second community conversation on gun violence coming up on August 22
Tuesday, August 15, 2023–10:54 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Sundai StevensonLast month, a two-hour discussion regarding gun violence in the community was held at the Rome City Auditorium.Accord...
Aug 15, 2023
Arrest reports for August 15
Tuesday, August 15, 2023–10:17 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Report: Man pointed loaded gun at policeA 38-year-old Rome man is accused of pointing a loaded firearm at police officers during an ...
Aug 15, 2023
Cochran hearing in Floyd Superior Court delayed as mediation process begins
Sunday, August 13, 2023–6:45 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 nort...
Aug 13, 2023
Blood Assurance awards grants to local schools
Sunday, August 13, 2023–10:34 a.m.-Blood Assurance News Release-As the 2023-2024 school year gets underway, many area high schools will have extra funds on hand thanks to Blood Assurance.The com...
Aug 13, 2023
Model student’s poem published
Sunday, August 13, 2023–10:26 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-A Floyd County student recently had her poem, “I Am,” selected to be published in the newest edition of the book Empo...
Aug 13, 2023
Rome City Commission meets Monday
Sunday, August 13, 2023–10:17 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Rome City Commission will get updates on the ECO Center when they meet Monday.The 2017 SPLOST package earmarked over $3 million fo...
Aug 13, 2023
Gordon County man killed in head-on collision in Cartersville
Sunday, August 13, 2023–10:10 a.m.-Georgia State Patrol-A two-vehicle wreck Friday claimed the life of a Gordon County man.According to the Georgia State Patrol:The wreck occurred at around 10 a...
Aug 13, 2023
Arrest reports for August 11
Sunday, August 13, 2023–10:05 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Woman charged with animal and child crueltyA 43-year-old Rome woman has been arrested on felony warrants charging her with aggravated...
Aug 13, 2023
