Local News
Floyd County Commission approves data center regs in front of a packed room
-David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission has approved new regulations for data center projects. Data centers will be allowed only in the Heavy Industrial zoning district, and there are several safeguards and standards that must be met before any permits are considered. These requirements are intended to a...
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Memorial to the Cherokee Nation Discussed at General Administration Committee
-Nolan Hiott, WRGA- At a meeting of the General Administration Committee on noon of Tuesday, Public Information Officer Doug Walker spoke to the committee asking for permission to locate a recent project of Rome Rotary. That being a space designed to honor the Cherokee Nation as they lived within North Georgia. During ...
10h ago
City commission okays possible loan, grant applications for South Broad Street Bridge
-David Crowder, WRGA News- The City of Rome continues to look at funding avenues to repair or replace the South Broad Street Bridge, also known as the Charles Graves Bridge. According to Rome City Manager Sammy Rich, they are trying to cover all the bases. They have asked the Georgia Department of Transportation for fu...
12h ago
Woman charged in fatal motorcycle crash in South Rome
-Floyd County Jail records- Charges have been filed in a fatal crash that claimed the life of a motorcyclist in South Rome earlier this month. 34-year-old Demeatrice Deshawn C. Askew of Adairsville died after his motorcycle and a Toyota Corolla collided on August 7 at the corner of Glover Street and Branham Avenue near...
13h ago
Arrest reports for August 25
-Floyd County Jail records- Woman accused of hiding fugitive A Fosters Mill Road woman has been arrested on a felony count of aiding or permitting another to escape custody. According to the arrest warrant: 61-year-old Kimberlie Kay Edwards assisted a wanted felon by allowing her to hide in the shower inside her camper...
13h ago





