Category Archives: Local News
New state law regarding permits for fireworks goes into effect July 1
Thursday, June 20, 2024–4:51 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-A new state law goes into effect on July 1 regarding permits for fireworks displays.Senate Bill 417 requires permits be issued by the f...
Jun 20, 2024
Independence Day Extravaganza set for July 4 at Ridgeferry Park
Wednesday, June 19, 2024–10:24 a.m.-Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation-Get ready for a fun-filled day on Thursday, July 4, with food, music, inflatables, and moreawaits as the 2024 Independence Day...
Jun 19, 2024
FCSO updates “Most Wanted” list
Wednesday, June 19, 2024–9:27 a.m.-Floyd County Sheriff’s Office-The Floyd County Sheriff's Office has added a new name to its Top 10 "Most Wanted" list.49-year-old John Patrick Tant is wa...
Jun 19, 2024
Rome’s trail system now a complete loop
Wednesday, June 19, 2024–9:06 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-In 2021, a partnership between Floyd County, the City of Rome, and the Berry family to complete the Mt. Berry Trail to the Armuchee Co...
Jun 19, 2024
Rome City Commission presents Juneteenth proclamation
Wednesday, June 19, 2024–8:30 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Today is June 19, also known as Juneteenth, which marks the date when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, in 1865 to emancipat...
Jun 19, 2024
Lindale railroad crossing closed Wednesday
Tuesday, June 18, 2024–10:26 p.m.-Floyd County Emergency Management-Railroad crews will close the track crossing in Lindale at Maple Road / Park Avenue on Wednesday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. for...
Jun 18, 2024
Harris wins Democrat Primary runoff for Congress
Tuesday, June 18, 2024-Staff reports-We now know who the Democrat candidate for Congress in the 14th District will be.In Tuesday's runoff, Shawn Harris defeated Clarence Blalock.In Floyd County, Harri...
Jun 18, 2024
City Commission approves rezoning for residential development in South Rome
Tuesday, June 18, 2024–6:59 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Following a lengthy discussion, the Rome City Commission has approved a request to rezone property on Hardy Avenue and South Broad Stree...
Jun 18, 2024
Arrest reports for June 18
Tuesday, June 18, 2024–11:00 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Inmate facing additional chargesAn inmate at the Floyd County Jail has been charged with four counts of felony obstruction of officers...
Jun 18, 2024
Floyd County Board of Education approves 2025 budget
Tuesday, June 18, 2024–10:22 a.m.-Rachel Hartegan, Rome News-Tribune-This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at ...
Jun 18, 2024
