Category Archives: Local News
Third party parking management downtown will need ordinance amendment
Thursday, November 14, 2024–11:55 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Rome appears to be ready to have a third party come in and manage parking in the downtown area, but the city ordinance would have ...
Nov 14, 2024
Rome High announces Class of 2029 REACH Scholars
Thursday, November 14, 2024–8:17 a.m.-News Release-Smiling faces, lots of applause, laughter, and even a few happy tears flowed on Tuesday afternoon as five students and their families celebrate...
Nov 14, 2024
Deputies, Rome officer honored for lifesaving actions
Wednesday, November 13, 2024–6:06 p.m.-Staff reports-Floyd County photosTwo Floyd County Sheriff's Deputies and one Rome Police Officer were honored during Tuesday's Floyd County Commission meet...
Nov 13, 2024
GoFundMe page set up for Tim Reynolds
Tuesday, November 12, 2024–11:00 a.m.-Rome News-Tribune-A GoFundMe page has been set up for Tim Reynolds who was seriously injured in a wreck last week.Reynolds is well known in the community, e...
Nov 12, 2024
Floyd County Commission to review budget Tuesday
Monday, November 11, 2024–6:40 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Floyd County Commissioners will discuss the first draft of the budget during their Tuesday caucus session.The caucus begins at 4 p.m....
Nov 11, 2024
Rome School Board meets Tuesday
Monday, November 11, 2024–6:13 p.m.-Staff reports-The Rome City School Board will recognize the school system's Georgia REACH Scholars when they meet on Tuesday.Other agenda items include the at...
Nov 11, 2024
Dr. Sandeep Mazumder named 9th President of Berry College
Monday, November 11, 2024–5:53 p.m.-News Release-The Berry College Board of Trustees has unanimously elected Dr. Sandeep Mazumder as its ninth president, effective July 1, 2025. Mazumder current...
Nov 11, 2024
[VIDEO] Veterans honored in Rome with parade and ceremony at Myrtle Hill (2024)
November 11th, 2024 – 5:45 PMEthan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter –Monday morning, the Exchange Club of Rome hosted a Veterans Day Parade on Broad Street to ...
Nov 11, 2024
Arrest reports for November 11
Monday, November 11, 2024–12:27 p.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Man charged with burglary, assaultA West Rome man is accused of kicking in the door to a residence on Ohio Drive and then chasing f...
Nov 11, 2024
Rome City Commission meets Tuesday
Monday, November 11, 2024–8:44 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Rome City Commission will discuss the elimination of variances from the 50-50 food-to-drink ratio when they meet Tuesday. Cu...
Nov 11, 2024
