-Staff reports- WRGA has confirmed that a child was struck by a vehicle on Friday morning on Chateau Drive. Few details are known at this time, but the 7-year-old has been transported to a hospital in either Chattanooga or Atlanta. We hope to have additional details as they become available.

-Staff reports- Next weekend, kids will be able to meet their heroes during a special event at the Forum River Center. "Meet the Magic" is on August 29. "We do not have a lot of events that come to Rome that are especially just for families," said Kristi Kent with the Georgia's Rome Office of Touris...

Man charged with aggravated animal cruelty A Cedartown man is accused of neglecting an animal at his Reeceberg Road residence. According to an arrest warrant: 38-year-old Terry Lee Brown subjected a dog named "Relay" to prolonged physical pain. The dog was severely emaciated, suffered from muscle atrophy, and...

-News Release- The Rome Symphony Orchestra (RSO) is proud to officially announce its 2026-27 season, "A Legacy in Sound," featuring six performances that honor its long history in the Coosa Valley and reflect its commitment to artistry, innovation, education, and community. The RSO kicks off its 105th anniver...

-News Release- A Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) Nursing student recently assisted a patient in medical crisis and comforted his family. Stephanie Wilson, 33, attends GNTC's Walker County Campus in Rock Spring and expects to graduate with her Associate of Science in Nursing degree in December. Wilson curr...