Category Archives: Local News

Smart move helps ‘Santa’ avoid stroke complications
Friday, December 6, 2024–10:00 a.m.-News Release-Final, Baby, Santa, NICU, Christmas, Allen Stephens, Family Birth Center, Mother Baby, Cell Phone, Electronics, Human, Mobile Phone, Person, Phon...
Rome Radio Dec 06, 2024

Rome Turkey Trot has record-breaking turnout for first year
Friday, December 6, 2024–9:53 a.m.-News Release-Runners, walkers and volunteers gathered on Thanksgiving morning for the inaugural Rome Turkey Trot 5K & 3K Feel Whole Stroll at AdventHealth ...
Rome Radio Dec 06, 2024

[VIDEO] One dead following trench collapse on Coosawatte Avenue
December 6th, 2024 -8:25 AMEthan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter –One person is dead following a trench collapse in West Rome Thursday night.Rome Floyd Fire Departm...
Rome Radio Dec 05, 2024

[VIDEO] Blue Angels visit Rome Thursday ahead of next year’s Wings Over North Georgia air show
Thursday, December 5, 2024–6:51 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-With a roar from the F-18 engine, the U.S. Navy Blue Angels visited the Richard B. Russell Regional Airport on Thursday.The team was...
Rome Radio Dec 05, 2024

$10K winning lottery ticket sold in West Rome
Thursday, December 5, 2024–11:38 a.m.-Georgia Lottery Corporation-A Georgia Lottery player purchased a lucky $10,000 winning Mega Millions ticket in Rome for the drawing held on Dec. 3, 2024. Th...
Rome Radio Dec 05, 2024

Holiday events galore this weekend in Rome and Floyd County
Thursday, December 5, 2024–10:45 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-There are plenty of holiday activities this weekend in Rome and Floyd County to enjoy.The 11th Annual Christmas in Lindale is Satur...
Rome Radio Dec 05, 2024

Wanted suspect in custody
Wednesday, December 4, 2024–11:00 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-A man being sought by authorities is now in custody.Over the weekend, the Floyd County Sheriff's Office posted a lookout for 34-y...
Rome Radio Dec 04, 2024

Historic College Heights Opens Its Doors for Holiday Home Tour this Saturday
Wednesday, December 4, 2024–9:20 a.m.-News Release-The Rome Area Heritage Foundation (RAHF) and MSP Attorneys will host the fifth annual #ThisPlaceMatters Historic Home Tour on Saturday, Dec. 7,...
Rome Radio Dec 04, 2024

Committee to review water and sewer rate study
Wednesday, December 4, 2024–9:20 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Members of the Rome Water and Sewer Committee will review a rate study when they meet next week.When rates were rolled back followi...
Rome Radio Dec 04, 2024

Rome faces tight 2025 budget
Wednesday, December 4, 2024–8:51 a.m.-Mo Burge, Rome News-Tribune-This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at nor...
Rome Radio Dec 04, 2024
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