Category Archives: Local News

Berry College once again ranked in Princeton Review’s Best Colleges
Tuesday, September 2, 2025–9:40 a.m.-News Release-Berry College has been named to The Princeton Review's 2026 Best Colleges rankings.The company’s 50 categories of college rankin...
Rome Radio Sep 02, 2025

Indictment handed down in Gordon County murder, arson
Monday, September 1, 2025–1:55 p.m.-Staff reports-A Gordon County Grand Jury has returned an indictment against a man arrested in a fatal shooting and arson in Resaca that occurred back in Febru...
Rome Radio Sep 01, 2025

Clock Tower renovation nearing completion
Monday, September 1, 2025–1:20 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-It is perhaps the most recognizable symbol of Rome, and it’s undergoing a facelift.Work is progressing on Rome's Clock Tower, a...
Rome Radio Sep 01, 2025

City of Rome offices closed for Labor Day
Sunday, August 31, 2025–10:15 p.m.-News Release-In observance of the Labor Day Holiday, City of Rome administrative offices will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025. Provided are service chan...
Rome Radio Aug 31, 2025

Knights of Columbus Labor Day BBQ on Monday
Sunday, August 31, 2025–7:40 p.m.-Staff reports-Labor Day and BBQ go hand in hand, and on Monday, the Knights of Columbus will hold its 57th Labor Day Barbecue at the Rome Civic Center on Jackso...
Rome Radio Aug 31, 2025

Two Rome residents killed in ATV accident in Alabama, seven others injured
Sunday, August 31, 2025–11:00 a.m.-WEIS Radio/Staff reports-The investigation into an ATV crash that claimed two lives and left seven others injured continues.The incident occurred just before 4...
Rome Radio Aug 31, 2025

Police respond to incident at Qcells facility in Cartersville
August 29th, 2025 – 1:45 PMWRGA Staff Reports –The Cartersville Police Department responded to Qcells North America's Cartersville facility on Friday, August 29th, 2025, following reports ...
Rome Radio Aug 29, 2025

Rome Tennis Center at Berry College receives 2025 USTA Outstanding Facility Award
Friday, August 29, 2025–9:00 a.m.-News Release-The USTA has announced that the Rome Tennis Center at Berry College (RTCBC) in Rome, Georgia, is one of 45 winners in the USTA's annual Outstanding...
Rome Radio Aug 29, 2025

Smyrna man sentenced after trafficking drugs into Bartow County
August 28th, 2025 – 3:00 PMWRGA Staff Reports –A Smyrna man who funneled fentanyl, meth, and other drugs into Bartow County has been sentenced to 12 and a half years in federal prison.Acco...
Rome Radio Aug 28, 2025

County commission approves rezoning for existing fire and emergency services training facility
Tuesday, August 26, 2025–8:20 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Floyd County Commission has approved a rezoning request for the existing fire and emergency services training facility at 3940 Mor...
Rome Radio Aug 26, 2025

