Category Archives: Local News

[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

Seven Floyd County Schools honored as Distinguished Schools for Positive Behavior
Wednesday, October 8, 2025–10:05 a.m.-Floyd County Schools-Floyd County Schools (FCS) is proud to announce that seven schools have been recognized as PBIS Distinguished Schools for their outstan...
Rome Radio Oct 08, 2025

Organizers of “The Pit” warned by Chattooga County authorities prior to bust in Alabama
Wednesday, October 8, 2025–9:55 a.m.-WZQZ Radio-Two men facing severe legal consequences in Alabama after authorities busted their latest unsanctioned combat sports operation were previously war...
Rome Radio Oct 08, 2025

Floyd County Police Department awarded $75,960 grant for local DUI enforcement
Tuesday, October 7, 2025–9:45 a.m.-News Release-The Governor's Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) has announced that the Floyd County Police Department is one of 26 law enforcement agencies in Geor...
Rome Radio Oct 07, 2025
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