Local News
Rome City Commission delays action on TAD funding request
-David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission has tabled tax allocation district funding for a new residential development on 37.9 acres on Match Point Way, between the Armuchee Connector and Old Dalton Road. RNG Investments, LLC has submitted plans for 240 multifamily units and 120 townhomes near a large tennis ...
15h ago
Rome City School Board meets on Tuesday
-Staff reports- The Rome City School Board will tackle a number of agenda items when it meets on Tuesday. The board will recognize recipients of the Science Move the Needle Award, REACH Scholars, Exemplary Academic Coaches, and participants in the Albertville Band Competition. West Central Elementary School will be fea...
17h ago
Arrest reports for November 9
-Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with aggravated assault in shooting incident A West Rome man was jailed on Sunday on charges of aggravated assault, aggravated battery, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime. According to Floyd County Jail records: 39-year-old Mynor Velasquez shot at a man,...
17h ago
Georgia gas prices continue to slide
-AAA South- Georgia drivers are getting additional relief at the pump as gas prices continue to decline. With the state's temporary motor fuel tax suspension remaining in effect through November 30, drivers continue to see savings ahead of the Thanksgiving travel season. However, drivers should be aware that market con...
Nov 9, 2026
Floyd County Commission to consider continuation of RedSpeed traffic enforcement system on Tuesday
-David Crowder, WRGA News- Floyd County Commissioners are expected to consider a request from the police department to approve a continuation of the agreement for the RedSpeed traffic enforcement system in the Armuchee Primary School Zone on Highway 27 North when they meet on Tuesday. The speed detection camera has bee...
Nov 8, 2026





