Category Archives: Local News
Floyd County Commission set to approve budget next week
Wednesday, December 11, 2024–12:35 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Floyd County Commission will have a called meeting next week to adopt the Fiscal Year 2025 budget.Floyd County Manager Jamie ...
Dec 11, 2024
Two-year agreement between Rome and housing authority could provide housing for the homeless
Wednesday, December 11, 2024–12:30 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Rome City Commission has approved an agreement with the Northwest Georgia Housing Authority for a rapid re-housing program.Th...
Dec 11, 2024
Man charged with aggravated assault
Wednesday, December 11, 2024–12:15 p.m.-Floyd County Jail records-A Silver Creek man has been arrested in an alleged assault at his Woodberry Drive apartment on Monday of this week.According to ...
Dec 11, 2024
State school superintendent visits Rome Middle School
Wednesday, December 11, 2024–10:34 am-News Release-The Rome Middle School band, mascot, members of the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council, teachers, staff, and more welcomed Georgia State...
Dec 11, 2024
County commission votes “no” to Home2Home Suites TAD, project will move forward with just city backing
Tuesday, December 10, 2024–8:10 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Floyd County Commission has voted not to participate in a Tax Allocation District agreement for a new hotel at Five Points.The v...
Dec 10, 2024
Floyd County Commission special election will be on March 18
Tuesday, December 10, 2024–8:00 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Floyd County Board of Commissioners has approved a resolution to call for a special election to fill the post four seat on the c...
Dec 10, 2024
Arrest reports for December 10
Tuesday, December 10, 2024–11:50 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Charges continue to pile up for homeless manA homeless man already in jail on multiple charges has now been charged in a burglary ...
Dec 10, 2024
Consultant recommends rate increase for Rome water and sewer customers
Tuesday, December 10, 2024–11:30 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-City of Rome water and sewer customers could see a five-and-a-half percent rate increase in 2025 and 2026 if the Rome City Commissi...
Dec 10, 2024
Rome Police Department issues statement on fatal wreck involving officer
December 10th, 2024 – 11:00 AMWRGA Staff Reports –(From the fatal wreck involving Rome Police officer – Photo by Ethan Garrett)Tuesday morning the Rome Police Department gave an upda...
Dec 10, 2024
Rome City Commission approves Home2Home Suites TAD
Monday, December 9, 2024–7:23 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Rome City Commission has approved $2 million Tax Allocation District funding for a new hotel at Five Points.The developer is apply...
Dec 09, 2024
