Category Archives: Local News
Police investigating possible homicide in South Rome
Tuesday, December 9, 2026--1:00 p.m. -Rome Police Department- 3:30 PM update from the Rome Police Department: The Rome Police Department continues to actively investigate a presumed homicide that occu...
Dec 09, 2025
Coosa Valley Credit Union wins Best of Georgia designation
Tuesday, December 9, 2025--10:40 a.m. -News Release- Coosa Valley Credit Union has been recognized as a 2025 Best of Georgia winner in the Georgia Business Journal's annual readers' poll in the catego...
Dec 09, 2025
North Rome man charged with meth possession
Tuesday, December 9, 2025--10:35 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A North Rome man was arrested on Monday at his Couper Drive home on drug charges. According to Floyd County Jail records: 41-year-old ...
Dec 09, 2025
Rome City Manager Sammy Rich retained for 2026
Tuesday, December 9, 2025--10:25 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission has conducted its yearly evaluation of the Rome City Manager and is recommending that Sammy Rich be retained f...
Dec 09, 2025
Jerry Rucker honored for years of service to Rome Christmas Parade
Tuesday, December 9, 2025--10:10 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- For more than 50 years, Jerry Rucker has been an integral part of Rome's Christmas Parade. Rucker, who is retiring from the para...
Dec 09, 2025
[PHOTOS] Ridge Ferry Holiday Fest
Tuesday, December 9, 2025--9:15 a.m. -Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation- Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation invited the community to celebrate the season this past Saturday during the Ridge Ferry Holiday F...
Dec 09, 2025
Rome City Commission approves garbage fees for 2026
Monday, December 8, 2025--7:30 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission has approved a slight increase in garbage fees for 2026. According to Rome City Manager Sammy Rich, the increase...
Dec 08, 2025
John Smoltz Brings inspiring message to Shorter University President's Gala
Monday, December 8, 2025--10:00 a.m. -Shorter University- Shorter University celebrated a memorable evening of inspiration and generosity at its eighth annual President's Gala on Thursday, December 4....
Dec 08, 2025
Arrest reports for December 8
Monday, December 8, 2025--10:00 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Report: Woman pepper-sprayed man in the face A West Rome woman was jailed over the weekend on a felony aggravated assault charge follow...
Dec 08, 2025
Georgia drivers see some relief at the gas pump
Monday, December 8, 2025--9:55 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia's average price for a gallon of regular gas fell this week, offering some relief to drivers across the state. As of Monday, the statewide averag...
Dec 08, 2025
