Category Archives: Local News
Arrest reports for October 3
Thursday, October 3, 2024–12:10 p.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Report: Man bit police officerA Cedar Bluff, Alabama man is accused of biting a Cave Spring Police Officer.According to Floyd Count...
Oct 03, 2024
Rome Water and Sewer Department submits 2025 capital wishlist
Thursday, October 3, 2024–12:02 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Rome Water and Sewer Committee got their first look at the 2025 capital budget requests on Thursday.The requests include equipme...
Oct 03, 2024
Two-vehicle crash shut down all lanes on Shorter Avenue near Lowes Wednesday
October 2nd, 2024 – 3:25 PMEthan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter –A two-vehicle wreck on Shorter Avenue near Zaxby’s and Lowe’s temporarily shut d...
Oct 02, 2024
City and county leaders mulling parks and rec. facilities list
Wednesday, October 2, 2024–11:45 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Rome City Manager Sammy Rich and Floyd County Manager Jamie McCord have been meeting to work on a facilities list for Rome-Floyd Pa...
Oct 02, 2024
Committee discusses public safety communications system
Wednesday, October 2, 2024–11:40 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-In 2013, Rome and Floyd County switched to a new 800 MHz communications system, which includes ten towers and 98 percent coverage a...
Oct 02, 2024
Teen accused of making threat, firing gun
Wednesday, October 2, 2024–11:10 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-A Cave Spring teen was arrested Tuesday on charges of terroristic threats and reckless conduct following an incident at his reside...
Oct 02, 2024
Man arrested after causing lockdown at Rome High and Rome Middle School
Wednesday, October 2, 2024–11:30 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-A 35-year-old Rome man is facing multiple charges after causing a lockdown Tuesday afternoon at Rome High and Rome Middle Schools....
Oct 02, 2024
RomeGa Cares to collect supplies for hurricane victims starting October 7
Wednesday, October 2, 2024–10:40 a.m.-Staff reports-RomeGa Cares is partnering with the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office and North Rome Church of God to collect essential supplies for those a...
Oct 02, 2024
Paper Doll Parade and Breast Cancer Awareness 5K Rescheduled for Oct. 19
Monday, September 30, 2024–10:10 a.m.-News Release-The Paper Doll Parade and Breast Cancer Awareness 5K has been rescheduled for Oct. 19 at Ridge Ferry Park.The event, sponsored by Atrium Health...
Sep 30, 2024
Coosa Valley Fair begins Tuesday
Monday, September 30, 2024–10:00 a.m.-Staff reports-For 75 years, the Coosa Valley Fair has marked the beginning of fall for the residents of Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama.The fair ope...
Sep 30, 2024
