Category Archives: Local News

Monday, November 3, 2025–11:20 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday.City of Rome voters are choosing three city commissioners and seven member...

Monday, November 3, 2025–11:15 a.m.-Staff reports-The City of Rome will mark the completion of a 2013 special purpose, local option sales tax project on Tuesday.A ribbon-cutting at Unity Point i...

Saturday, November 1, 2025–5:00 p.m.-WZQZ Radio-The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) has launched an investigation into the death of an inmate at Hays State Prison last weekend, with Chat...

Ethan Garrett - WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter - Downtown Rome got a head start on Halloween fun Friday afternoon as crowds of families packed Broad Street for some early trick-or-treat...

October 31st, 2025 – 4:30 PMEthan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter -Downtown Rome got a head start on Halloween fun Friday afternoon as crowds of families packed Bro...

October 31st, 2025 – 1:50 PMWRGA Staff Reports –(The image above is a sample ballot from the Georgia Secretary of State Website, provided for informational purposes only. Any marks made on...

Friday, October 31, 2025–8:20 a.m.-Dvaid Crowder, WRGA News-On Saturday, SNAP benefits will stop being paid, as the government shutdown continues.The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program,&n...

Thursday, October 30, 2025–11:15 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-There are plenty of activities for the kids on Friday in Rome for Halloween."Our favorite event at the city is the Downtown Rome Tr...

Thursday, October 30, 2025–11:10 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Woman accused of using her vehicle as a weapon against another motoristA North Rome woman was jailed on Wednesday, charged with ag...

Thursday, October 30, 2025–9:00 a.m.-News Release-CCI Real Estate, a real estate investment company centered on missional impact and community transformation, announced today the grand opening o...