Category Archives: Local News
Rome City Commission races set
Friday, August 25, 2023–11:21 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The contests for the November 7 municipal elections in Rome and Cave Spring are set. On Friday, Rome City Commissioner Mark Cochr...
Aug 25, 2023
Arrest reports for August 25
Friday, August 25, 2023–10:07 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Man facing drugs, firearms chargesA Kingston man was arrested Thursday on Broad Street on charges of possession of controlled substan...
Aug 25, 2023
Proposed TAD district for North Broad unveiled
Wednesday, August 23, 2023–5:56 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Plans for redevelopment incentives along the North Broad Street corridor are becoming a little clearer.During Wednesday's Rome Redev...
Aug 23, 2023
AdventHealth Redmond gets nod for trail naming rights
Wednesday, August 23, 2023–5:49 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-A review committee made up of City of Rome staff is recommending that naming rights for the rebranded ECO Greenway trail system go t...
Aug 23, 2023
Sand Springs Road closed until Thursday afternoon
August 23rd, 2023 – 2:38 PMFloyd County Emergency Management –Floyd County Public Works has closed Sand Springs Road for an emergency repair. The repair is for an emergency cross-drain rep...
Aug 23, 2023
Arrest reports for August 23
Wednesday, August 23, 2023–10:40 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Man charged with theft, elder exploitationA 34-year-old Silver Creek man has been arrested on charges of theft by taking and explo...
Aug 23, 2023
Rome Police Department announces citizen police academy
Wednesday, August 23, 2023–9:56 a.m.-News Release-The Rome Police Department will conduct a Citizens Police Academy beginning September 18, 2023. The academy will provide citizens with first-han...
Aug 23, 2023
[Photos] Second community discussion on gun violence held Tuesday at Rome City Auditorium
Wednesday, August 23, 2023–9:26 a.m.-Staff reports-A second community discussion on gun violence was held Tuesday night at the Rome City Auditorium.The first meeting discussion was held on July ...
Aug 23, 2023
City commissioners Bonny Askew and Bill Collins qualify for re-election in Ward Three
Tuesday, August 22, 2023–1:26 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Incumbent Rome City Commissioners Bonny Askew and Bill Collins qualified to seek re-election to their Ward Three seats on Tuesday, the...
Aug 22, 2023
ATL Braves Kyle Wright to begin rehab assignment in Rome
August 22nd, 2023 – 11:50 AMThe Rome Braves – Kyle Wight (shoulder) is set to begin a rehab assignment with the Rome Braves on Thursday. The 2017 first-round pick and 2021 World Series Cha...
Aug 22, 2023
