Category Archives: Local News

Rome City Commission approves updated BID ordinance
Monday, October 13, 2025–7:45 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Rome City Commission has approved an updated Business Improvement District ordinance.The City received a petition requesting the r...
Rome Radio Oct 13, 2025

Pink Day stresses the importance of annual mammograms, breast health
Monday, October 13, 2025–10:45 a.m.-News Release-As northwest Georgia's largest and longest-serving cancer care providers, Atrium Health Floyd + Harbin Clinic brings years of experience and coll...
Rome Radio Oct 13, 2025

Armuchee student dies in motorcycle crash in Chattooga County
Friday, October 10, 2025–8:25 p.m.-Staff reports-An Armuchee High School student was killed in a two-vehicle wreck involving a motorcycle on Thursday.According to the Georgia State Patrol:At 4:1...
Rome Radio Oct 10, 2025

[Interview] Dr. Gary Voccio discusses COVID-19, flu vaccines
Thursday, October 9, 2025-11:20 a.m. -Staff reports- Earlier this week, it was announced that the Georgia Department of Public Health has begun administering COVID-19 vaccinations at health department...
Admin Oct 09, 2025

Fiddlin’ Fest set for October 18
Thursday, October 9, 2025–11:10 a.m.-Staff reports-The musical lineup for this year's Fiddlin' Fest in Downtown Rome has been announced.The free bluegrass street festival features the classical ...
Rome Radio Oct 09, 2025

Berry College annual Mountain Day weekend
Thursday, October 9, 2025–10:55 a.m.-Written by Public Relations Student Associate Ellie Davenport-Thousands of alumni, students, and families will head to Berry College Friday and Saturday for ...
Rome Radio Oct 09, 2025

GNTC’s Medical Assisting program excels on accreditation review
Thursday, October 9, 2025–10:50 a.m.-News Release-Georgia Northwestern Technical College's (GNTC) Medical Assisting program successfully passed its recent accreditation site visit with no recomm...
Rome Radio Oct 09, 2025

Paulding County elementary school student dies during field trip in Polk County
Thursday, October 9, 2025–7:40 a.m.-Staff reports-A Paulding County Elementary School student died on Wednesday during a field trip to a farm in Rockmart.According to the Polk County Police Depa...
Rome Radio Oct 09, 2025

Arrest reports for October 8
Wednesday, October 8, 2025–11:00 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Reports: Sawed-off rifle, suppressors found during execution of a search warrantTwo West Rome men were arrested on illegal firearm...
Rome Radio Oct 08, 2025

Northwest Georgia WINDS to present ‘Return of Creepy Classics’ Thursday
Wednesday, October 8, 2025–10:15 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Northwest Georgia WINDS will open its 2025-2026 season with a free concert tonight at the Rome City Auditorium.‘Return of Cre...
Rome Radio Oct 08, 2025
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