Category Archives: Local News

Sunday, June 30, 2024–6:50 p.m.-News Release-Georgia Power has expanded a program previously known as the "Income-Qualified Senior Discount" to benefit many more customers who have limited incom...

Sunday, June 30, 2024–6:31 p.m.-Michelle Mills, Rome News-Tribune-This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwes...

Friday, June 28, 2024–9:30 a.m.-Rome Police Department report-A man told police that he got caught up in a shootout as he was walking on Clearvue Circle in North Rome Wednesday evening.According...

Friday, June 28, 2024–9:24 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Lindale will celebrate America's Birthday this weekend with a parade, festival, and car show.The Lindale Independence Day Celebration is ...

Friday, June 28, 2024–9:21 a.m.-News Release-Rome City Schools is pleased to announce that Ashley Hoban has been named Assistant Principal at East Central Elementary School.Hoban brings more tha...

Friday, June 28, 2024–9:18 a.m.-Georgia Department of Labor-Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.3 percent in May, up three-tenths...

Tuesday, June 25, 2024–11:16 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Man charged in assault at prison that occurred last yearA Clarksville, Tennessee man is accused of being involved in an assault at the...

Tuesday, June 25, 2024–11:12 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Floyd County Police Department could soon have a new tool to help them investigate crimes against children.Floyd County Police Chie...

Tuesday, June 25, 2024–10:48 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The National Weather Service is warning that it could be a very active hurricane season this year.Emergency Management Agencies and pub...

Tuesday, June 25, 2024–7:12 a.m.-Staff reports-Authorities say the gun that was used in a deadly shooting Sunday night in Shannon had been stolen.According to Floyd County Jail records:22-year-o...