Category Archives: Local News
Chiaha Arts Guild Marks 60 Years with Anniversary Celebration
Tuesday, September 30, 2025–10:00 a.m.-News Release-The Chiaha Arts Guild will celebrate its 60th anniversary with a free public event on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at th...
Sep 30, 2025
Update on fatal ATV accident in Alabama
Tuesday, September 30, 2025–9:55 a.m.-WEIS Radio-New details have been released in connection with the late August accident at Indian Mountain ATV Park in Cherokee County, Alabama, that claimed ...
Sep 30, 2025
Rome-Floyd Sports Hall of Fame announces Hall of Fame Golf Tournament and 2026 Hall of Fame class
Tuesday, September 30, 2025–9:15 a.m.-News Release-The Rome-Floyd Sports Hall of Fame is hosting its annual Willard Nixon Golf Tournament on Friday, October 24, at Stonebridge Golf Course in Rom...
Sep 30, 2025
Arrest reports for September 29
Tuesday, September 29, 2025--Floyd County Jail records-Two arrested for possession of fentanylTwo South Rome residents were arrested on Shorter Avenue on Sunday on charges of possession of fentanyl.Ac...
Sep 29, 2025
Report: Man made threats, fled from police
Tuesday, September 29, 2025–12:55 p.m.-Floyd County Jail Records-A North Rome man is facing a long list of charges following his arrest over the weekend.According to Floyd County Jail records:39...
Sep 29, 2025
Rome City Manager Sammy Rich honored with GCCMA award
September 25th, 2025 – 4:50 PM-WRGA Staff Reports –(Photo contributed by the City of Rome, GA Government)Rome City Manager Sammy Rich has been recognized by the Georgia City-County Managem...
Sep 25, 2025
Longtime pediatrician recognized as Chair Emeritus of Floyd Healthcare Management Inc. board
Thursday, September 25, 2025–10:55 a.m.-News Release-Dr. George Bosworth, former chair of Floyd Healthcare Management Inc. (FHMI) and retired Harbin Clinic pediatrician, is retiring from his boa...
Sep 25, 2025
Berry College ranks among the top 30 colleges in the nation
Thursday, September 25, 2025–10:50 a.m.-News Release-Berry College ranks among the top 30 colleges in the nation for service learning, internships, first-year experiences, and learning communiti...
Sep 25, 2025
GNTC names Jake Broome associate vice president of Administrative Services
Thursday, September 25, 2025–10:30 a.m.-News Release-Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has named Jake Broome associate vice president of Administrative Services."Jake has more than 1...
Sep 25, 2025
Arrest reports for September 25
Thursday, September 25, 2025–10:25 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Man charged with sexual batteryA man arrested in late August for a probation violation is facing an additional felony count of s...
Sep 25, 2025
