Category Archives: Local News
Landfill tipping fee increase being considered to discourage out-of-county waste
Tuesday, January 23, 2024–11:30 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The joint solid waste committee discusses landfill tipping fees TuesdaySome members of the Rome-Floyd Solid Waste Committee think it...
Jan 23, 2024
GCSO responds to ‘shots fired’ call
Sunday, January 21, 2024–10:03 a.m.-Gordon County Sheriff’s Office-Gordon County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a 'shots fired" call at around 10 p.m. at a residence on Meadowlark Lane ne...
Jan 21, 2024
City Commission to consider rezoning as part of North Rome townhouse development
Sunday, January 21, 2024–9:34 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Rome City Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for property in North Rome when they meet on Monda...
Jan 21, 2024
Designated Sunday for alcohol sales heads to Rome City Commission without recommendation
Sunday, January 21, 2024–9:25 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Under state law, establishments that sell alcohol on Sundays must meet a 50-50 food-to-drink ratio. However, cities can designate one ...
Jan 21, 2024
GNTC announces finalists for 2024 GOAL Award
Friday, January 19, 2024–10:51 p.m.-News Release-(From left to right) Sonia Avalos, Jacquelyn Beck, Ahsley Cowan, and Fabiana WhaleyFour Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students ha...
Jan 19, 2024
AdventHealth opens cardiology office in Trion
Friday, January 19, 2024–10:38 p.m.-News Release-AdventHealth Medical Group is pleased to announce the opening of a new cardiology clinic location inTrion, opening January 22.Residents in and ar...
Jan 19, 2024
Arrest reports for January 19
Friday, January 19, 2024–10:02 p.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Man accused of neglecting disabled womanA 60-year-old Rome man has been charged with neglect of a disabled or elderly person, exploi...
Jan 19, 2024
Utility relocation continues on Second Avenue
Wednesday, January 17, 2023–12:00 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Utility relocation ahead of the Second Avenue widening project is continuing and on Wednesday, members of the Rome-Floyd Metropoli...
Jan 17, 2024
Serious crash closes US 27 near Berry College
January 16th, 2024 -5:30 pmWRGA Staff Reports –Floyd County E-911 has reported that emergency crews are clearing a serious crash on US 27 near Berry College. A helicopter has been called to the ...
Jan 16, 2024
Wind Chill Advisory from 5 pm Tuesday to 10 am Wednesday
Tuesday, January 16, 2024–10:39 a.m.-Staff reports-A Wind Chill Advisory will go into effect at 5 PM Tuesday through 10 AM Wednesday for dangerous wind chills across north Georgia and portions o...
Jan 16, 2024
