Monday, April 13, 2026 -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission has denied a request for a waiver from Rome's coin-operated amusement machine ordinance. The Stop N Go at 400A Calhoun Avenue asked to continue to be allowed to have COAMs without fully complying with the ordinance, which was adopted in 2024. At...

Monday, April 13, 2026 -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with hijacking a motor vehicle A man from Durham, North Carolina, was arrested on Highway 140 on Sunday and charged with hijacking a motor vehicle. According to an arrest warrant and Floyd County Jail records: 47-year-old Alvin Doi-Chih Hong went to a home ...

Monday, April 13, 2026 -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome Board of Education will recognize several students and educators when it meets on Tuesday. The recognition includes the Young Georgia Authors Writing Competition winners; local, district, and state Technology Competition winners; Georgia Music Educators Associa...

Monday, April 13, 2026 -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will consider a bid for the phase I renovation of the former joint law enforcement center when it meets on Tuesday. The contract is expected to go to Brooks Building Group, which was the low bidder, in the amount of $2,823,200, us...

Monday, April 13, 2026 -AAA South- Georgia gas prices are holding steady this week despite continued volatility in the Middle East. Ongoing fighting in the region has kept global oil markets on edge, though recent ceasefire talks have helped calm prices slightly, easing pressure at the pump. A t the same time, Governor...