Category Archives: Local News
Unrest in the Middle East causes surge at the gas pump
Tuesday, March 3, 2026--8:20 a.m. -AAA South- With recent developments overseas pushing oil prices higher, Georgia drivers are beginning to feel the effects at the pump. The state average has now rise...
Mar 02, 2026
P.A.W.S waiving adoption fees for next month in honor K9 Deputy
Monday, March 2, 2026--11:14 a.m. -News Release- In honor of Floyd County Sheriff's Office K-9 Deputy Mike Williams, P.A.W.S. is waiving all adoption fees for the next 32 days. He served with the Floy...
Mar 02, 2026
Arrest reports for March 2
Monday, March 2, 2026--11:07 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of stealing water fountains from Rome City Schools Another arrest has been made in the reported theft of water fountains from ...
Mar 02, 2026
Candidate qualifying starts Monday
Sunday, March 1, 2026--7:40 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- As early voting for Special Elections for Congress and the Georgia State Senate continues......Qualifying begins Monday for local and statew...
Mar 01, 2026
Excitement building for Leprechaun-a-Thon
Sunday, March 1, 2026--7:30 p.m. -RFPRA News Release- The annual Leprechaun-a-thon 5K and Health Walk, presented by Atrium Health Floyd for the fourth consecutive year, will transform downtown Rome in...
Mar 01, 2026
Stanger Things in Rome Tour set to launch next month
Sunday, March 1, 2026--7:20 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- It's one of the most popular shows on Netflix, and it is bringing tourists to Rome. Last year, an estimated 5,000 fans of the show Stranger ...
Mar 01, 2026
Woman arrested on drug charges
Saturday, February 28, 2026--10:00 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- The execution of a search warrant at a residence on Holly Street back on February 18 has resulted in the arrest of a Rome woman on d...
Feb 28, 2026
Second person charged in murder of pregnant woman in December
Saturday, February 28, 2026--10:00 p.m. -Staff reports- Murder charges have been filed against a second suspect in the December death of a pregnant woman at John Graham Homes in East Rome late last ye...
Feb 28, 2026
Railroad crossing maintenance delayed
Saturday, March 2, 2026--10:35 a.m. -Floyd County Emergency Management- Update: The railroad crossing maintenance schedule has been pushed forward a couple of days. Alabama Hwy will NOT CLOSE today. P...
Feb 28, 2026
Rome Symphony to present intimate evening of chamber music with quintets from Mozart and Spindler
Thursday, February 26, 2026--11:45 a.m. -News Release- The Rome Symphony Orchestra (RSO) invites the community to an intimate and unforgettable evening of chamber music with "Quintet for Piano & W...
Feb 26, 2026
