Category Archives: Local News
Bailey steps down as editor of Rome News-Tribune; Avila, Wagner to serve as interim editors
Thursday, February 27, 2025–9:10 a.m.-Rome News-Tribune-This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgiane...
Feb 27, 2025
Floyd County recognizes three citizens for Black History Month
Wednesday, February 26, 2025–6:30 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Each year, in celebration of Black History Month, the Floyd County Commission recognizes members of the community who have made an...
Feb 26, 2025
Arrest reports for February 26
Wednesday, February 26, 2025–10:10 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Report: Woman pulled gun on husband during argumentOver the weekend, a Calhoun man was arrested after he allegedly bit his wife'...
Feb 26, 2025
Judson Cox named principal at Pepperell High School
Wednesday, February 26, 2025–9:45 a.m.-News Release-Floyd County Schools (FCS) is excited to announce the appointment of Judson Cox as the new principal of Pepperell High School (PHS), effective...
Feb 26, 2025
Pickens County man arrested for aggravated child molestation, missing juvneile located
Tuesday, February 25, 2025–8:25 p.m.-Gordon County Sheriff’s Office News Release-On Saturday, Gordon County deputy sheriffs received information that a missing juvenile was located at a lo...
Feb 25, 2025
City commission denies rezoning for duplex on East 17th Street
Tuesday, February 25, 2025–8:15 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Rome City Commission has voted to deny a special use permit for a duplex at 704 East 17th Street.The planning commission voted 7...
Feb 25, 2025
[VIDEO] Representatives from Kumamoto Japan visit Rome City Hall
February 25th, 2025 – 4:20 PMEthan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter –On Tuesday afternoon, the City of Rome welcomed three representatives from Kumamoto, Japan...
Feb 25, 2025
Portion of Cave Spring Road closed Monday and Tuesday
Sunday, February 23, 2025–3:30 p.m.-Staff reports-Floyd County Public Works will close a portion of Cave Spring Road on Monday and Tuesday to repair a cross drain.The work will be taking place n...
Feb 23, 2025
Rome City Commission meets Monday
Sunday, February 23, 2025–3:20 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-A relatively light agenda for Rome City Commissioners Monday night.During the regular meeting that begins at 6:30 pm, public hearings...
Feb 23, 2025
Early voting underway
Monday, February 24, 2025–8:45 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Early voting for a special election to fill the vacancy for Post 4 on the Floyd County Commission began Monday morning.Registered vot...
Feb 23, 2025
