Category Archives: Local News
Arrest reports for January 25
Sunday, January 25, 2026--3:50 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of stealing $5K from vape shop A South Rome man has been arrested on warrants charging him with felony and misdemeanor theft...
Jan 25, 2026
Rome City Commission meets Monday
Sunday, January 25, 2026--3:45 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission will conduct a public hearing and second reading for new gas station and convenience store regulations when it m...
Jan 25, 2026
Cold Weather Advisory in effect
Saturday, January 24, 2026--11:30 p.m. -National Weather Service- The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory in effect from 4 a.m. until 10 a.m. on Monday for portions of central,...
Jan 24, 2026
Winter Storm Fern arrives in Georgia, impacts expected overnight
Saturday, January 24, 2026--11:00 p.m. -News Release- Winter Storm Fern continues to make its way across the country, entering Georgia Saturday with expected impacts from the massive storm occurring o...
Jan 24, 2026
GDOT brines more than 5,600 miles of roads in Northwest Georgia
Saturday, January 24, 2026--11:00 p.m. -News Release- The Georgia Department of Transportation announced that crews in Northwest Georgia treated more than 5,600 miles of roads prior to the winter weat...
Jan 24, 2026
Rome City, Floyd County Schools closed on Monday
Saturday, January 24, 2026--10:00 p.m. -Staff reports- After discussions with local and state officials and in alignment with our Keeping Schools Safe Initiative, all Rome City Schools will be closed,...
Jan 24, 2026
Ice Storm Warning issued
Friday, January 23, 2026--1:00 p.m. -National Weather Service- The National Weather Service has issued an Ice Storm Warning for several for our area. The warning got Floyd, Gordon, Bartow, Polk, and P...
Jan 23, 2026
Latest on potential winter weather
Friday, January 23, 2026--7:30 a.m. -Staff reports- A Winter Storm Watch is in effect until Monday morning. Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total ice accumulations between a tenth of an inch and t...
Jan 22, 2026
GNTC announces finalists for 2026 GOAL Award
Thursday, January 22, 2026--11:15 a.m. -News Release- Three Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students have been selected as the college's finalists for the 2026 Georgia Occupational Award...
Jan 22, 2026
Georgia Power, Rome Public Works gearing up for a busy weekend
Thursday, January 22, 2026--11:00 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- With a chance of freezing rain and ice this weekend, Georgia Power crews are preparing. According to Melissa Free with Georgia Power, ...
Jan 22, 2026
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