Category Archives: Local News
Man taken into custody after exchanging gunfire with Cartersville Police
Monday, September 18, 2023–10:03 a.m.-Staff reports-Shane Jacquez BarfieldAuthorities have released the name of the man who got into a shootout with police in Cartersville Sunday.37-year-old Sha...
Sep 17, 2023
Floyd GOP Tillman Rally to focus on voter turnout
Thursday, September 14, 2023-2:11 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...
Sep 14, 2023
Family of GSP cadet who died receives mortgage-free home from 9-11 non-profit
Friday, September 15, 2023–2:18 p.m.-Staff reports-Patrick DupreeThe family of a Georgia State Patrol cadet who died during training last year has received a mortgage-free home thanks to the Tun...
Sep 14, 2023
Motorcyclist killed Thursday, second fatal motorcycle crash in a week in the same area
Thursday, September 14, 2023–1:15 p.m.-Staff reports-Photo: Doug WalkerFor the second time in a week, a motorcyclist has been killed on Highway 53 just north of the Ball Metal Recycling Plant in...
Sep 14, 2023
4.6 million visitors to downtown Rome in the last 12 months
Thursday, September 14, 2023–12:48 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-DDA photo shows the crowd at a First Friday concertThe just-completed First Friday Concert Series in Downtown Rome saw a record-n...
Sep 14, 2023
Rome labor force remains strong, consistent
Thursday, September 14, 2023–12:42 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The labor force in the Rome area held steady from July to August, according to the latest numbers from the Georgia Department of ...
Sep 14, 2023
Gordon County traffic stop leads to large seizure of meth, synthetic cannabis
September 14th, 2023 – 11:52 AMGordon County Sheriff’s Office –(O’Shea pictured on left, McInnes pictured on right)A traffic stop in Gordon County has led to a large seizure of...
Sep 14, 2023
Floyd commission approves $2 admission for rec. basketball games, land swap for Biddy Road Well
Wednesday, September 13, 2023–6:30 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Floyd County Commission has approved a request from parks and recreation to establish a $2 admission fee for youth basketball...
Sep 13, 2023
Rome BoE approves bond agreement with City of Rome
Wednesday, September 13, 2023–6:24 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Rome City School Board has voted unanimously to approve an agreement with the City of Rome for the issuance of up to $120 mil...
Sep 13, 2023
Walls going up at West End as expansion work continues
Wednesday, September 13, 2023–6:22 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Work on the much-needed expansion at West End Elementary School is continuing with the building starting to go up.West End Princi...
Sep 13, 2023
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