Category Archives: Local News
Arrest reports for October 13
Monday, October 13, 2025–10:30 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Two charged with aggravated assaultTwo Rome residents are accused of assaulting one another during an altercation at their Berry Run...
Oct 13, 2025
Woman charged after vehicle strikes support pole at Red Lobster
Monday, October 13, 2025–10:25 a.m.-Rome Police Department report-A West Rome woman was arrested in a wreck on Saturday that resulted in a vehicle coming to rest at the Red Lobster on Shorter Av...
Oct 13, 2025
Early voting starts on Tuesday
Monday, October 13, 2025–8:15 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Early voting for the November 4 elections will begin on Tuesday, due to Monday being Columbus Day.Not only are there races for the Rom...
Oct 13, 2025
Rome City Commission to consider new BID ordinance on Monday
Sunday, October 12, 2025–4:00 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Rome City Commission will consider approving an updated Business Improvement District ordinance at its meeting on Monday.The City ...
Oct 12, 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Oct 08, 2025
