Category Archives: Local News
ACC approves liquor license for Calhoun Avenue club and extended hours for Broad Street establishment
Tuesday, July 18, 2023–11:00 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Esha Sundrani makes her case for a liquor pouring license for a new bar, club, and lounge on Calhoun Avenue during Monday’s Rome ...
Jul 18, 2023
Branson named interim principal at Armuchee Elementary School
Tuesday, July 18, 2023–10:57 a.m.-Floyd County Schools-Michael BransonFloyd County Schools Superintendent, Dr. Glenn White, has named Michael Branson interim Principal at Armuchee Elementary Sch...
Jul 18, 2023
Suspect in Rome murder arrested in Ohio
Tuesday, July 18, 2023–10:35 a.m.-Rome Police Department-Floydell Quinchard SmithThe suspect in the deadly shooting of a 30-year-old man, who evaded police for over two weeks, is now in custody....
Jul 18, 2023
ACC discusses food-to-drink ratio, gets Peaches update
Monday, July 17, 2023–8:05 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Rome Alcohol Control Commission once again discussed the city's 50-50 food-to drink-ratio during their Monday meeting but stopped sho...
Jul 17, 2023
Arrest reports for July 16
Sunday, July 16, 2023–6:50 p.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Man charged with aggravated animal crueltyA Rome man was arrested at his Ross Street residence last week on a felony warrant charging hi...
Jul 16, 2023
Rockmart woman arrested in the shooting of a Rome woman early Friday
Friday, July 14, 2023–12:58 p.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Fredreska Kenshia SullivanA Rockmart woman has been arrested in connection with a shooting early Friday in West Rome.According to Floyd...
Jul 14, 2023
Demolition of former Jennings Funeral Home on North Broad underway
Friday, July 14, 2023–12:41 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Demolition is underway at 1148 North Broad Street in preparation for a townhome development.In January, the Rome City Commission approve...
Jul 14, 2023
Second public hearing regarding voting precinct changes held Thursday
Friday, July 14, 2023–8:55 a.m.-Ethan Garrett, WRGA News-The Floyd County Board of Elections held the final public hearing related to a new voting precinct map Thursday.Prior to opening the floo...
Jul 14, 2023
Portion of Cantrell Road to be closed next week
Thursday, July 13, 2023–9:16 p.m.-Floyd County News Release-On Tuesday of next week, Floyd County Public Works will close a portion of Cantrell RoadThe roadway in the area of #131 Cantrell ...
Jul 13, 2023
Arrest reports for July 13
Thursday, July 13, 2023–12:10 p.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Man charged with exploitation of the elderly, terroristic threats, and simple batteryA 53-year-old Rome man was arrested following a ...
Jul 13, 2023
