Category Archives: Local News
Man found guilty in death of bicyclist in Cedartown sentenced to prison
Wednesday, August 10, 2023–10:04 a.m.-Jeremy Stewart, Polk Standard Journal-This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found a...
Aug 30, 2023
Arrest reports for August 30
Wednesday, August 30, 2023–9:54 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Man who was stabbed earlier this month, also jailed on aggravated assault chargeA second arrest has been made in connection with a ...
Aug 30, 2023
Shorter University welcomes Class of 2027
Wednesday, August 30, 2023–8:19 a.m.-Shorter University News Release-Freshmen moved to The Hill on August 18 and returning students arrived on August 19. The Class of 2027 started their semester...
Aug 30, 2023
Marjorie Taylor Greene to host town hall in Rome Thursday
Monday, August 28, 2023–8:13 a.m.-Staff Reports-Residents of the 14th District are invited to register to attend a town hall meeting with Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene this coming Th...
Aug 28, 2023
Rome City Commission meets Monday
Sunday, August 27, 2023–6:34 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Rome City Commission will conduct public hearings and vote on four recommendations from the planning commission when they meet Mond...
Aug 27, 2023
Man struck and killed by a train in Cartersville
Sunday, August 27, 2023–6:25 p.m.-WBHF Radio-A 70-year-old man was struck and killed by a train in Cartersville over the weekend. WBHF Radio in Cartersville reports the incident occurred on...
Aug 27, 2023
Floyd County Schools receives Safer Georgia Schools grant
Saturday, August 26, 2023–8:38 p.m.-Floyd County Schools News Release-Floyd County Schools will receive $250,000 from the Safer Georgia Schools Grant, a grant to support the health and safety of...
Aug 26, 2023
Rome woman killed in Chattooga County wreck
Saturday, August 26, 2023–8:11 p.m.-Georgia State Patrol-A Rome woman was killed in a wreck Saturday on Highway 27 near Gore-Subligna Road in Chattooga County. According to the Georgia Stat...
Aug 26, 2023
Fatal wreck in Silver Creek Friday
Saturday, August 26, 2023–3:12 p.m.-Staff reports-Floyd County Police responded to a fatal two-vehicle wreck Friday afternoon in the Silver Creek area.According to police:The driver of a Ford F1...
Aug 26, 2023
City commissioner says solution to gun violence begins at home
Friday, August 25, 2023–11:30 p.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 northwestg...
Aug 25, 2023
