Category Archives: Local News
Health Initiative for Men and Women this Saturday
Wednesday, August 16, 2023–10:44 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-A number of free screenings will be available this Saturday during the 21st annual Health Initiative for Men and Women.The event, s...
Aug 16, 2023
Plans underway for 2023 Rome Christmas Parade
Wednesday, August 16, 2023–10:30 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-It may be hot outside, but before you know it, the holiday season will be here.The Rome Christmas Parade Committee has announced th...
Aug 16, 2023
Floyd Healthcare Foundation purchases Narcan for area schools
Tuesday, August 15, 2023–10:04 p.m.-News Release-Sobering statistics from the state about opioid-related deaths have prompted Atrium Health Floyd to provide some area school systems with doses o...
Aug 15, 2023
Rome police seek suspect in North Broad armed robbery
August 15th, 2023 – 4:15 PMRome Police Department –The Rome Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying a suspect from an armed robbery that occurred on August 3, 2023, a...
Aug 15, 2023
Second community conversation on gun violence coming up on August 22
Tuesday, August 15, 2023–10:54 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Sundai StevensonLast month, a two-hour discussion regarding gun violence in the community was held at the Rome City Auditorium.Accord...
Aug 15, 2023
Arrest reports for August 15
Tuesday, August 15, 2023–10:17 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Report: Man pointed loaded gun at policeA 38-year-old Rome man is accused of pointing a loaded firearm at police officers during an ...
Aug 15, 2023
Arrest made in stabbing on Dean Avenue
Tuesday, August 15, 2023–10:13 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Charles Lee FrostAn arrest has been made in connection with a stabbing that occurred Saturday on Dean Avenue.According to the arrest...
Aug 15, 2023
City commission lowers leak protection fee for City of Rome water customers
Tuesday, August 15, 2023–8:35 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Rome City Commission has voted to lower the monthly leak protection charge for City of Rome water customers.Commissioner Jim Bojo,...
Aug 15, 2023
City commission votes to use ARPA funds for rapid re-housing pilot program
Tuesday, August 15, 2023–8:01 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Rome City Commission has voted unanimously to contribute $710,000 to a proposed rapid re-housing program that seeks to address hom...
Aug 15, 2023
Blood Assurance awards grants to local schools
Sunday, August 13, 2023–10:34 a.m.-Blood Assurance News Release-As the 2023-2024 school year gets underway, many area high schools will have extra funds on hand thanks to Blood Assurance.The com...
Aug 13, 2023
