Category Archives: Local News
Sheriff Dave Roberson qualifies to run for re-election
Wednesday, March 6, 2024–9:30 a.m.-News Release-Sheriff Dave Roberson has qualified to run for a second term in office, seeking reelection in the Republican Primary on May 21."I want to sincerel...
Mar 06, 2024
Rome Finance Committee gets RCS budget update
Tuesday, March 5, 2024–11:14 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Funding a school system is a little more complicated than most would think, with various formulas and different funding sources.On Mond...
Mar 05, 2024
Arrest reports for March 5
Tuesday, March 5, 2024–10:42 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Report: Man with child in vehicles flees from policeA 20-year-old Silver Creek man is accused of fleeing from police at speeds of 90 m...
Mar 05, 2024
Burnes qualifies for county commission, Bagby not seeking a third term
Tuesday, March 5, 2024–10:36 a.m.-John Bailey, Rome News-Tribune-This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwest...
Mar 05, 2024
Jennifer Reynolds named GNTC’s 2024 Staff Member of the Year
Tuesday, March 5, 2024–9:04 p.m.-News Release-Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has named Jennifer Reynolds, career transition specialist at GNTC's Floyd County Campus in Rome, as it...
Mar 05, 2024
Committee discusses SPLOST project financing options
Monday, March 4, 2024–1:53 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-In the past, bonds have been issued to kick start special purpose, local option sales tax projects in Rome and Floyd County. However, wit...
Mar 04, 2024
Arrest reports for March 4
Monday, March 4, 2024–1:44 p.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Man arrested for cocaine possession, public indecencyA Garden Lakes man is facing drug charges following his arrest Sunday.According to ...
Mar 04, 2024
Update: Trump rally set for Saturday at the Forum downtown, travel advisory issued
Monday, March 7, 2024–12:12 p.m.Update:It has been confirmed that Donald Trump will deliver remarks at a Get Out the Vote Rally at the Forum River Center in Rome on Saturday, March 9th.Doors wil...
Mar 04, 2024
Body found on railroad tracks in West Rome
Thursday, February 29, 2024–10:54 a.m.-Staff reports-The body of a man discovered on the railroad tracks between Old Airport Road and Kirton Street in West Rome Wednesday evening has been sent t...
Feb 29, 2024
Four Rome High students named Governor’s Honors semifinalists
Thursday, February 29, 2024–10:50 a.m.-News Release-Four Rome High students, Alexa Acevedo, Emillie Maloney, Gabriella Palma, and Tamara Wright-Branch, have been named Governor's Honors semifina...
Feb 29, 2024
