Local News
KC & The Sunshine Band coming to Rome in June
Tuesday, February 24, 2026--11:30 a.m. -News Release- Six String Southern Productions and Forum River Center are thrilled to announce KC & The Sunshine Band to bring "Get Lifted World Tour 2026" to Rome this summer. Tickets are reserved seating and start at $45.00 plus fees at checkout. Tickets go on sale...
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Rome City Commission expresses support for bill to outlaw kratom
Tuesday, February 24, 2026--11:15 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission has approved a resolution in support of proposed state legislation that would outlaw kratom. House Bill 968 would make the active compounds in kratom Schedule I controlled substances. According to the United States Food and Drug ...
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Atrium Health Floyd to ease masking and visitors policy
Tuesday, February 24, 2026--10:55 a.m. -News Release- After observing a steady decrease in respiratory illness cases among our patients and teammates, beginning 7 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 25, all Atrium Health Floyd locations are lifting temporary masking and visitor restrictions in place since December. Additionally, chi...
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Arrest reports for February 24
Tuesday, February 24, 2026--10:30 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with criminal damage to property A homeless man is facing charges after allegedly damaging a lottery machine. According to Floyd County Jail records: 37-year-old Cody Allan Powers broke the bottom of the machine at the Mapco, located at 2500...
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Unifying Diversity: Rome City Commission honors leaders for Black History Month
Tuesday, February 24, 2026--7:50 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Seven Rome residents and two families were honored on Monday, as the Rome City Commission held its annual Black History Month Celebration. This year's theme was "Unifying Diversity." "Often expressed as unity and diversity, it's the concept...
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