Category Archives: Local News

ACC continues alcohol discussions
Tuesday, August 20, 2024–11:40 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Rome Alcohol Control Commission voted Monday to table a proposal to eliminate future variance requests for the 50-50 food-to-drin...
Rome Radio Aug 20, 2024

Paulding County deputy shot and killed in the line of duty
Sunday, August 18, 2024–6:17 p.m.-Paulding County Sheriff’s Office-The Paulding County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of one of their own.According to a new release from the sheriff...
Rome Radio Aug 18, 2024

[VIDEO] Floyd GOP hosts Tillman Rally at Coosa Valley Fairgrounds (2024)
August 17, 2024 - 7:15 PMEthan Garrett - WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter -Saturday afternoon the Floyd County Republican Party held their annual Tillman Rally at the Coosa Valley Fairgro...
Rome Radio Aug 17, 2024

Arrest reports for August 16
Friday, August 16, 2024–6:40 p.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Report: Man threatens to burn down homeA Silver Creek man is facing charges after he allegedly threatened to burn down a woman's home....
Rome Radio Aug 16, 2024

GNTC graduate helps coordinate election poll workers in Floyd County
Friday, August 16, 2024–6:35 p.m.-News Release-A Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) graduate has been recognized for her outstanding work as the primary coordinator for election poll ...
Rome Radio Aug 16, 2024

Officer-involved shooting in Calhoun
Friday, August 16, 2024–6:30 p.m.-Georgia Bureau of Investigation-At the request of the Gordon County Sheriff's Office, GBI agents are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Calhoun, GA. ...
Rome Radio Aug 16, 2024

Man arrested by Centre Police charged with burglary and attempted rape
August 15th, 2024 – 3:55 PMCentre Police Department (press release) –(Marvin Osmar Chavez Canales mugshot from Centre Police Department)A Honduran man, who was residing in Cherokee County ...
Rome Radio Aug 15, 2024

Floyd County looking at urban camping, panhandling ordinances
Thursday, August 15, 2024–11:30 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Unlike the City of Rome, Floyd County currently has no ordinance in place regarding panhandling and urban camping, but that could so...
Rome Radio Aug 15, 2024

Health Initiative for Men and Women this Saturday
Thursday, August 15, 2024–10:40 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-A number of free screenings will be available this Saturday during the 22nd annual Health Initiative for Men and Women.The event, sp...
Rome Radio Aug 15, 2024

Floyd GOP Tillman Rally set for Saturday
Thursday, August 15, 2024–10:40 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-14th District Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene will be the keynote speaker Saturday during the Floyd County Republican Party's a...
Rome Radio Aug 15, 2024

