Category Archives: Local News
Rome City Commission meets Monday
Sunday, October 8, 2023–2:41 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Discussions regarding ethics, protests on public property, and litigation are on the agenda for Monday's Rome City Commission meeting.T...
Oct 08, 2023
Hackett says goodbye to Rome Water and Sewer Department after over 20 years
Sunday, October 8, 2023–2:38 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Mike Hackett shares his thoughts following a recent water and sewer committee meetingLast Thursday's Rome Water and Sewer Committee mee...
Oct 08, 2023
Rome Police respond to shooting in North Rome Friday
Sunday, October 8, 2023–2:07 p.m.-Rome Police Department report-The Rome Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that occurred Friday evening in North Rome.According to a Rome Pol...
Oct 08, 2023
Man charged in fatal motorcycle crash
Sunday, October 8, 2023–2:04 p.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Benjamin John GodfreyCharges have been filed in connection with a fatal motorcycle crash in the Shannon area back on September 14.Acco...
Oct 08, 2023
[PHOTOS] Wreck at Saddle Mountain subdivision entrance destroys sign
October 6th, 2023 – 3:20 PMWRGA Staff Reports –The following photos show the aftermath of a single-vehicle accident that took place on Friday afternoon in the area of the Saddle Mountain s...
Oct 06, 2023
Arrest reports for October 6
Friday, October 6, 2023–10:41 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Report: Woman bit man on the chestA 27-year-old Rome woman was arrested Friday on a felony count of aggravated battery.According to F...
Oct 06, 2023
Johnson Elementary School teacher named FCS Teacher of the YearÂ
Friday, October 6, 2023–9:09 a.m.-News Release-Hayley JonesHayley Jones, a kindergarten teacher at Johnson Elementary School, has been named the Floyd County Schools Teacher of the Year for 2023...
Oct 06, 2023
Berry College to host solar eclipse viewing October 14 at the Rome-Floyd County Library
Wednesday, October 4, 2023–10:14 a.m.-News Release-Berry College will host a solar eclipse viewing at 11 a.m. Oct. 14 at the Sara Hightower Regional Library.The solar eclipse viewing will b...
Oct 04, 2023
[VIDEO] 2023 Coosa Valley Fair kicks off from Tuesday through Saturday
October 3rd, 2023 – 7:15 PMEthan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter –<iframe loading="lazy" width="560" height="315" src=" ...
Oct 03, 2023
Rockmart Theatre to receive $1 million in federal funds
Tuesday, October 3, 2023–11:05 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The City of Rockmart is getting a portion of $2.7 Million in federal funds for infrastructure upgrades in North Georgia.U.S. Senator ...
Oct 03, 2023
