Category Archives: Local News

Shonna Bailey announces run for county commission
Wednesday, January 8, 2025–9:45 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 northw...
Rome Radio Jan 08, 2025

Fincher: Prep now for winter weather
Wednesday, January 8, 2025–9:40 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-With the threat of snow and possibly ice in the forecast for Friday and Saturday, now is the time to prepare.According to Floyd Coun...
Rome Radio Jan 08, 2025

Stay safe this sick season: Community steps to prevent the spread of rising respiratory illness
Wednesday, January 8, 2025–9:40 a.m.-Atrium Health Floyd News Release-As respiratory illnesses rise, Atrium Health Floyd is urging everyone to take steps to protect themselves and those around t...
Rome Radio Jan 08, 2025

Floyd County Public Works prepping for possible winter weather
Tuesday, January 7, 2025–5:50 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Everyone is keeping a close on the weather, as there is a chance for some wintry precipitation Friday afternoon into Saturday.Floyd Co...
Rome Radio Jan 07, 2025

Man charged in 2023 robbery in North Rome
Monday, January 6, 2025–11:15 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-A man has been arrested on a felony warrant charging him with a robbery in North Rome more than a year ago.According to an arrest war...
Rome Radio Jan 06, 2025

Northwest Georgia growth fuels planning surge
Monday, January 6, 2025–10:20 a.m.-Mo Burge, 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...
Rome Radio Jan 06, 2025

Georgia Power plans to use retired Plant Hammond for battery storage system
Monday, January 6, 2025–10:11 a.m.-Staff reports-Georgia Power intends to use the retired Plant Hammond facility in Floyd County as one of the locations for a new "grid-connected" battery energy...
Rome Radio Jan 06, 2025

Nightly lane closures this week on Second Avenue
January 4th, 2025 – 2:00 PMThe Georgia Department of Transportation –The Georgia Department of Transportation has announced, weather permitting, that crews will periodically close lanes on...
Rome Radio Jan 04, 2025

Rome-Floyd Sports Hall of Fame announces 2025 induction ceremony and scholarship awards
Friday, January 3, 2025–11:40 a.m.-News Release-The Rome-Floyd Sports Hall of Fame is proud to announce its annual induction ceremony and banquet, set for Thursday, March 6, 2025, at the Forum R...
Rome Radio Jan 03, 2025

Arrest reports for January 3
Friday, January 3, 2025–11:35 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Man charged with items prohibited for possession by an inmateA Covington, Georgia man is accused of attempting to bring contraband in...
Rome Radio Jan 03, 2025
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