Category Archives: Local News

Emergency Preparedness Month: A time to prepare for all types of emergencies

Emergency Preparedness Month: A time to prepare for all types of emergencies

Wednesday, September 4, 2024–9:50 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- September is National Preparedness Month, a time for families to take proactive steps to enhance their Ready kits, update their communications plan, and prepare for potential emergencies. When you think about emergencies, things like tornadoes, hurricanes, and snowstorms come to mind. However, according to Chris Fincher…Continue Reading

Man arrested for second-degree murder in death of 4-year-old

Man arrested for second-degree murder in death of 4-year-old

August 3rd, 2024 – 4:45 PM Paulding County Sheriff’s Office – The following is a press release from the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office: “Paulding Detectives arrested a local man on Second Degree Murder charges in the death of a four-year-old female juvenile. Paulding E-911 received a call on Friday, August 30, 2024, at approximately 2:40…Continue Reading

Rome School Superintendent Eric Holland visits Tallatoona Head Start

Rome School Superintendent Eric Holland visits Tallatoona Head Start

Tuesday, September 3, 2024–12:00 p.m. -Rome City Schools- A lot of clapping, children proclaiming, “I think I can,” laughter and energy permeated the facility at Tallatoona Head Start on Tuesday morning, as Rome City Schools Superintendent Dr. Eric L. Holland shared one of his favorite books with the roughly 50-plus,3 and 4-year-olds in the room.…Continue Reading

Teams being sought for this year’s Chili-Fest

Teams being sought for this year’s Chili-Fest

Tuesday, September 3, 2024–11:15 a.m. News Release- The time is near to break out your best chili recipe for a chance to win bragging rights, cash prizes, and the coveted championship belt at the 2024 Chili-Fest Cook-Off presented by Georgia Power set for Saturday, November 2 at Ridge Ferry Park. Registration is now open for…Continue Reading

2024 Rome International Film Festival begins October 31

2024 Rome International Film Festival begins October 31

Tuesday, September 3, 2024–11:10 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Passes for this year’s Rome International Film Festival are on sale now. The 21st edition of RIFF is from October 31 through November 3. Since it begins on Halloween, a special event is planned for the kids following the annual downtown trick-or-treat, according to Leanne Cook,…Continue Reading

Report: Attempted vehicle theft and crash under investigation

Report: Attempted vehicle theft and crash under investigation

Tuesday, September 3, 2024–10:50 a.m. -Rome Police Department report- Rome Police are investigating a reported vehicle theft on Monday. According to an incident report: A man told officers that someone had stolen his Dodge Charger and attempted to drive away. However, the car ended up crashing into the concrete stairs of a Northwest Georgia Housing…Continue Reading

Man charged with aggravated child molestation, sodomy

Man charged with aggravated child molestation, sodomy

Monday, September 2, 2024–6:30 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A Garden Lakes man is accused of molesting a child under the age of 10 between January 1 and July 13 of this year at his Sandy Beach Terrace residence. According to Floyd County Jail records: 33-year-old James Forrest Trammell committed at least five acts of…Continue Reading

Arrest reports for September 2

Arrest reports for September 2

Monday, September 2, 2024–6:25 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of using false information during arrest A Cedartown man has been charged with false statements and writings and giving a false name or date of birth to a law enforcement officer following his arrest over the weekend. According to Floyd County Jail records: 29-year-old…Continue Reading

September is National Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month

Monday, September 2, 2024–5:20 p.m. -News Release- Georgia has entered the peak of hurricane season, but that’s not the only type of disaster people should be preparing for right now. National Preparedness Month began Sunday, and all month long, the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) is encouraging residents to take proactive steps…Continue Reading

Georgia’s Rome announces call for entries: Inaugural Plein Air Showcase

Georgia’s Rome announces call for entries: Inaugural Plein Air Showcase

Monday, September 2, 2024–5:13 p.m. -News Release- The Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism invites artists of all skill levels to participate in the inaugural Plein Air Showcase of Georgia’s Rome, set to take place on Saturday, October 12, 2024. This exciting new event celebrates the art of plein air painting and offers participants the unique…Continue Reading