Category Archives: Local News
McKensey Wheeler named new West Central principal
Wednesday, May 15, 2024–10:00 a.m.-News Release-McKensey Wheeler's goal 13 years ago when she started at West Central Elementary was to one day become the principal.Rome City Schools is pleased ...
May 15, 2024
[VIDEO] Georgia Chamber hosts new economy tour in Rome
May 14th, 2024 – 3:45 PMEthan Garrett – Digital News Editor and Video Reporter –<iframe loading="lazy" width="560" height="315" src=" title=R...
May 14, 2024
[VIDEO] 2024 Peace Officer Memorial Service set for Friday (May 17th)
May 14th, 2024 – 12:35 PMChaplain David Thornton – Floyd County Sheriff’s Office –<iframe loading="lazy" width="560" height="315" src=" ti...
May 14, 2024
Georgia Chamber president applauds veto of bill that would have stripped tax credits for data center projects
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 –11:00 a.m.-Staff reports-Governor Brian Kemp recently vetoed a bill that would have rescinded tax credits for certain types of data center projects in Georgia.In his veto ...
May 14, 2024
City Commission approves residential development on North Broas Extension
Tuesday, May 14, 2024–10:43 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Rome City Commission has approved a rezoning request for 14 town houses on the North Broad Extension.The application was tabled duri...
May 14, 2024
City of Rome COAM ordinance set for first reading Monday
Sunday, May 13, 2024–2:04 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-A coin-operated amusement machine ordinance is set for first reading during Monday's Rome City Commission meeting.In February, the commiss...
May 12, 2024
GDOT seeking public input on Highway 278 improvements
Sunday, May 12, 2024–2:00 p.m.-Georgia Department of Transportation-The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) wants to hear from the public about the proposed intersection improvements on ...
May 12, 2024
Watters selected to serve on ACCG Board of Managers
Saturday, May 11, 2024–8:50 p.m.-ACCG News Release-Floyd County Commission Chair Allison Watters was recently elected to serve on the 2024- 2025 Association County Commissioners of Georgia Board...
May 11, 2024
Arrest reports for May 11
Saturday, May 11, 2024–8:43 p.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Man accused of assaulting a minorA Cedartown man was arrested at his Doyle Road residence after allegedly choking a juvenile to the poi...
May 11, 2024
Theft suspect charged with street gang activity
Saturday, May 11, 2024–8:40 p.m.-Floyd County Jail records-A teen arrested in late March in connection with the thefts of firearms and other items from vehicles, primarily in the Lindale area, i...
May 11, 2024
