Category Archives: Local News

Monday, June 24, 2024–6:31 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Floyd County Commission will hold public hearings for a number of rezoning requests and special use permits when they meet Tuesday.A ...

Monday, June 24, 2024–6:11 p.m.-Floyd County Police-It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our loyal Officer and companion K9 Lieutenant Blaze. She was a longtime Veteran of the Rome...

Saturday, June 22, 2024–8:53 p.m.-Jeremy Stewart, Polk Standard Journal-This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at no...

Saturday, June 22, 2023–8:35 p.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 nort...

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...

Thursday, June 20, 2024–11:40 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The public can learn more about emergency preparedness and the different types of storms we can see in our area during a special event...

Thursday, June 20, 2024–11:18 a.m.-News Release-U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Reverend Raphael Warnock are introducing a bill to honor the late Judge ...

Thursday, June 20, 2024–10:07 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Silver Creek man charged with aggravated assaultA Silver Creek man is accused of assaulting his father with a two-pound dumbbell back...

Thursday, June 20, 2024–10:05 a.m.-Staff reports-An Atlanta man was arrested after he allegedly tried to grab a man's gun in the parking lot of the Rome-Floyd County Library on Wednesday.Accordi...

Thursday, June 20, 2024–11:54 a.m.-Staff reports-Floyd County Police are continuing to investigate the death of a man who body was found outside his Barker Road residence on Tuesday.According to...