Category Archives: Local News
Free application week continues at GNTC
Wednesday, July 12, 2023–7:27 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Free application week continues at Georgia Northwestern Technical College.Those who are seeking to enroll in the fall semester can do ...
Jul 12, 2023
County commission holds first public hearing on the millage rate
Wednesday, July 12, 2023–7:25 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Floyd County Commission held the first of three public hearings regarding the millage rate Tuesday.Three people spoke during the h...
Jul 12, 2023
Transfer of property on Maple Avenue for early learning center approved
Tuesday, July 11, 2023–6:50 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Jim BojoThe Rome City Commission has approved the transfer of property on Maple Avenue to the Northwest Georgia Housing Authority, which...
Jul 11, 2023
Woman injured in Gordon County motorcycle crash has died
Tuesday, July 11, 2023–6:42 p.m.-Georgia State Patrol-A woman who was a passenger on a motorcycle involved in a crash in Gordon County on Sunday has died.44-year-old Kimberely Denise Worley of S...
Jul 11, 2023
Heavy rains cause flash flooding road closures overnight
Monday, July 10, 2023–8:02 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Heavy rains overnight caused flash flooding and some road closures in Rome and Floyd County.A Flash Flood Warning expired at 6:30.Accordi...
Jul 10, 2023
Details regarding reverse osmosis water treatment facility expected to emerge in the weeks ahead
Sunday, July 9, 2023–1:12 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Officials with the City of Rome are expected to get a better idea of the cost of a new reverse osmosis facility once the design phase of t...
Jul 09, 2023
Planning commission okays sporting clay shooting application
Sunday, July 9, 2023–1:07 p.m.-Adam Carey, Rome News-Tribune-The Rome-Floyd Planning Commission recommended approval of a special-use permit for a sporting clay shooting facility at 725 Bailey R...
Jul 09, 2023
Public hearing on Rome’s millage rate Monday
Sunday, July 9, 2023–1:00 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Rome City Commission will hold a public hearing Monday regarding the 2023 property tax rate.The proposed combined rates for the City G...
Jul 09, 2023
Ice cream stolen from concession stands at Heritage Park
Friday, July 7, 2023–11:36 a.m.-Rome Police Department report-More than $400 in ice cream was reported stolen from a Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation concession stand sometime between the evening...
Jul 07, 2023
Arrest reports for July 7
Friday, July 7, 2023–11:25 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Woman accused of stealing $800 from elderly victim’s bank accountA 54-year-old Rome woman has been arrested on a felony warrant ch...
Jul 07, 2023
