Category Archives: Local News

Amber Grace holds groundbreaking and dedication
Monday, June 17, 2024–9:32 a.m.-News Release-The founding of a new residential development for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, called Amber Grace, was recently celebrate...
Rome Radio Jun 17, 2024

Reminder: Highway 411 Bridge closed beginning Monday
-Staff reports-Georgia Department of Transportation crews will close the US 411 bridge from Rome heading toward Cartersville starting Monday. The bridge will be closed for about two weeks while it is ...
Rome Radio Jun 16, 2024

12 injured in two wrecks on I-75 Saturday evening
Monday, June 17, 2024–10:36 a.m.-WBHF Radio-On Saturday night, a couple of accidents on I-75 in southern Bartow County shut down the interstate and injured several people.At 8:18, Emerson Police...
Rome Radio Jun 16, 2024

Rome City Commission to tour new police headquarters Monday
Sunday, June 16, 2024–12:30 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Rome City Commission will meet a week early due to the annual Georgia Municipal Association Conference next week.During the caucus, ...
Rome Radio Jun 16, 2024

New assistant principals named for Rome High, West Central Elementary
Wednesday, June 12, 2024–8:30 a.m.-News Release-Rome City Schools is pleased to announce the hiring of Stan Flanders as an Assistant Principal at Rome High School.Flanders brings close to two de...
Rome Radio Jun 12, 2024

Three plead guilty in 2022 shooting death
Wednesday, June 12, 2024–8:06 a.m.-Adam Carey, Rome News-Tribune-This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwest...
Rome Radio Jun 12, 2024

Elevation House and LivingProof Recovery joining forces
Tuesday, June 11, 2024–10:47 a.m.-News Release-Two local nonprofits, Elevation House and LivingProof Recovery, plan to join forces to maximize support and increase the likelihood of long-term re...
Rome Radio Jun 11, 2024

DPH closing all remaining COVID-19 test sites in Georgia
Tuesday, June 11, 2024–10:41 a.m.-Georgia Department of Public Health-The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is closing all remaining COVID-19 community testing sites at the end of June.T...
Rome Radio Jun 11, 2024

GHC named a finalist for $1 million 2025 Aspen Prize
Tuesday, June 11, 2024–10:35 a.m.-News Release-The Aspen Institute has named Georgia Highlands College as a finalist for the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. The $1 million awa...
Rome Radio Jun 11, 2024

NWGA Housing Authority picks Sandra Hudson’s replacement
Tuesday, June 11, 2024–10:12 a.m.-John Bailey, Rome News-Tribune-This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at nort...
Rome Radio Jun 11, 2024

