Category Archives: Local News

Authorities seeking murder suspect
Tuesday, August 8, 2023–11:20 a.m.-Staff reports-Marquivias NicholsonAuthorities continue to search for a fourth man indicted recently on murder charges in connection with a shooting in North Ro...
Rome Radio Aug 08, 2023

Gordon County Sheriff’s Office charges six with drug trafficking, conspiracy
Sunday, August 6, 2023–5:24 p.m.-Gordon County Sheriff’s Office-In March 2023, Sheriff's detectives initiated an investigation into an organized drug trafficking operation in and about Gor...
Rome Radio Aug 06, 2023

New water treatment facility on track to meet 2026 deadline
Sunday, August 6, 2023–3:51 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Design work continues for Rome's new 'reverse osmosis' water treatment facility, which will be able to fully remove harmful chemica...
Rome Radio Aug 06, 2023

Man jailed following shooting in Cherokee County, Alabama
Sunday, August 6, 2023–3:41 p.m.-Cherokee County, Alabama Sheriff’s Office-Joshua HonesA man being sought in connection with a shooting in the Round Mountain area of Cherokee County, Alaba...
Rome Radio Aug 06, 2023

Murder indictments handed down in May 2022 shooting
Sunday, August 6, 2023–3:12 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 northwestg...
Rome Radio Aug 06, 2023

Arrest reports for August 4
Friday, August 4, 2023–11:10 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-19-year old accused of stealing truckA 19-year-old homeless man has been arrested on a felony warrant charging him with theft by takin...
Rome Radio Aug 04, 2023

Floyd County elections passes audit ahead of major election cycle
Thursday, August 3, 2023–5:24 p.m.-News Release- Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced the successful audit of Floyd County's election infrastructure, both software, and hardware, in p...
Rome Radio Aug 03, 2023

Chulio Hills sewer extension cost could be double the original estimate
Thursday, August 2, 2023–5:18 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Since failing to make the final list of projects to be included in a special purpose, local option sales tax referendum this November,...
Rome Radio Aug 03, 2023

Two more trees reported stolen in West Rome
Tuesday, August 1, 2023–11:13 a.m.-Rome Police Reports-Rome police respond to another report of someone stealing trees in West Rome.According to the latest incident report:Video footage showed a...
Rome Radio Aug 01, 2023

Second suspect arrested In Little River Canyon murder case
Tuesday, August 1, 2023–11:07 a.m.-WEIS Radio-Jessie Eden KellyA second suspect in the murder of a woman, whose remains were found in Little River Canyon on June 28, has been extradited from Pen...
Rome Radio Aug 01, 2023

