Category Archives: Local News
City signs off on MOU for Garrard Park project
Wednesday, January 28, 2026--9:40 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission has approved a memorandum of understanding with the Northwest Georgia Housing Authority for the Garrard Park ...
Jan 28, 2026
City of Rome Celebrated with 2026 Visionary City Award
Wednesday, January 28, 2026--9:20 a.m. -News Release- The City of Rome is proud to be named as a 2026 Visionary City Award honoree, presented by the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) in collaboratio...
Jan 28, 2026
GNTC names 2026 GOAL, Rick Perkins Award winners
Wednesday, January 28, 2026--9:10 a.m. -News Release- Noelia Sargento, a Business Management student from Rossville, was named Georgia Northwestern Technical College's (GNTC) 2026 Georgia Occupational...
Jan 28, 2026
Floyd County Commission approves gas station, convenience store regs
Wednesday, January 28, 2026--7:40 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission has joined the Rome City Commission in approving new development standards for gas stations and convenienc...
Jan 28, 2026
Arrest reports for January 27
Tuesday, January 27, 2026--11:40 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with strong-arm robbery, aggravated assault A Burnett Ferry Road man has been arrested in connection with an alleged assau...
Jan 27, 2026
AdventHealth Redmond named Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction® Center for Bariatric Surgery
Tuesday, January 27, 2026--10:20 a.m. -News Release- AdventHealth Redmond has been recognized as a Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery, a designation that signifies a ...
Jan 27, 2026
Meeting to discuss updated downtown sidewalk ordinance set for February 26
Tuesday, January 27, 2026--9:20 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission, at the request of the Rome Downtown Development Authority, has delayed a vote on an updated downtown sidewalk ...
Jan 27, 2026
Authorities seeking man wanted in October murder on Woodcreek Way
Tuesday, January 27, 2026--9:00 a.m. -Staff reports- James Cotton (age 31) Aggravated Assault Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon Giving False Name & Date of Birth to Law Enforcement The ...
Jan 27, 2026
Rome City Commission approves new regulations for gas stations, convenience stores
Monday, January 26, 2026--8:20 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission has approved new gas station and convenience store regulations. A moratorium has been in place since late last y...
Jan 26, 2026
Georgia gas prices rise by six cents
Monday, January 26, 2026--10:40 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia drivers are paying a bit more at the pump as severe winter weather disrupts energy production nationwide. The state average rose by six cents t...
Jan 26, 2026
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