Category Archives: Local News
Man sought in high-speed chase, injury of Polk officers apprehended
Sunday, April 27, 2025–7:15 p.m.-Staff reports-A man wanted in a high-speed pursuit on April 12 in which two Polk County Police officers were injured is now in custody.According to an arrest war...
Apr 27, 2025
Woman charged with theft by conversion in case involving over a half a million dollars in jewelry
Friday, April 25, 2025–4:40 p.m.-Floyd County Jail records-An Adairsville woman has been arrested in a case that involves hundreds of thousands of dollars of jewelry.According to the arrest warr...
Apr 25, 2025
Woman sentenced to 15 years in wreck that killed two people
Friday, April 25, 2025–4:40 p.m.-Adam Carey, Rome News-Tribune-This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestge...
Apr 25, 2025
Savoy Automobile Museum in running for USA Today’s “Best Attraction for Car Lovers”
Friday, April 25, 2025–4:30 p.m.-Staff reports-Time is running out to vote for the Savoy Automobile Museum in a nationwide contest.The editors, along with a panel of subject matter experts, have...
Apr 25, 2025
GNTC honors spring 2025 graduates
Friday, April 25, 2025–4:00 p.m.-News Release-Approximately 200 Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students crossed the stage of the Forum River Center in Rome on Thursday, April 24, ...
Apr 25, 2025
One Man’s Opinion, “Mentor, Educator, Broadcaster & Friend,”
April 21, 2025-Bill CranePhoto courtesy Grady College of Journalism, UGA InstagramWhile recently celebrating my friend and mentor, Professor Dodie Cantrell Bickley, following a retirement celebra...
Apr 25, 2025
Floyd County Ag Center project moving forward
Tuesday, April 22, 2025–7:05 p.m.-News Release-Now that architectural plans have been finalized for the Floyd County Agriculture Center, bids will soon be solicited for grading work on the prope...
Apr 22, 2025
Floyd County Commission approves estimated rollback millage rate
Tuesday, April 22, 2025–7:00 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Floyd County Commission has approved the certification of the estimated rollback millage rate for 2025, in accordance with House Bi...
Apr 22, 2025
ACC approves penalty for one business for underage sales, warning for another
Tuesday, April 22, 2025–11:05 a.m.-Staff reports-The Rome Alcohol Control Commission is recommending a $2,000 fine and a 30-day suspension of the alcohol license at Party Time Beverages on Marth...
Apr 22, 2025
Drone delivery of contraband to Hays State Prison thwarted
Tuesday, April 22, 2025–11:00 a.m.-WZQZ Radio-An attempt to smuggle contraband into Hays State Prison was thwarted last week after a drone delivery went awry, leaving a trail of tobacco and cell...
Apr 22, 2025
