Local News
Arrest reports for March 11
Wednesday, March 11, 2026--11:25 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with false statements and writings A Summerville man is accused of applying for a driver's license using fraudulent means. According to Floyd County Jail records: 55-year-old Mark Williams went into the Georgia Department of Driver's Serv...
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North Broad railroad crossing near Church of God scheduled to be closed on Thursday
Wednesday, March 11, 2026--11:25 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Another railroad crossing closing is planned for Thursday. North Broad Street near the Church of God is scheduled to close at 5 a.m. for railroad maintenance. "That's a heavily traveled road by big trucks," said Chris Fincher with Floyd County E...
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Ribbon-cutting for Mount Berry Trailhead Park on Thursday
Wednesday, March 11, 2026--11:15 a.m. -Staff reports- The public is invited to a ribbon-cutting on Thursday afternoon for the new Mount Berry Trail Park. The park is located at the Mount Berry Trailhead on the AdventHealth ECO Greenway and will offer a welcoming space for families to gather, play, and connect. It is de...
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Floyd County Commission approves funding to complete amphitheater project
Wednesday, March 11, 2026--9:40 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission has approved a request from the facilities department for funds Chuck Sennett III Amphitheatre project next to the Rome-Floyd County Library. The $14,230 comes from 2023 SPLOST Infrastructure funds. "This will include handr...
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Floyd County marks 41 years of excellence in financial reporting
Wednesday, March 11, 2026--9:40 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Finance Department was recently awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), marking 41 years of recognition. This award was presented for the annual co...
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