Local News
Development Authority of Floyd County meets on Thursday
Tuesday, March 17, 2026--12:40 p.m. -Staff reports- The Development Authority of Floyd County will hold its regular meeting this coming Friday at the Rome Floyd County Development Authority, located at 800 Broad Street, Suite 102. The meeting will begin at 1:30 p.m. and is open to the public. Agenda I. Call to Order Ry...
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Advocate Health offering $200K in scholarships
Tuesday, March 17, 2026--12:30 p.m. -News Release- Advocate Health will award $200,000 in scholarships to students pursuing education in health care and STEM-related fields, supporting the development of a strong and diverse future workforce. The organization will provide 40 $5,000 scholarships, including 20 awards ava...
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Elevated Steel purchasing 37 acres in North Floyd Industrial Park
Tuesday, March 17, 2026--12:20 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Adairsville-based Elevated Steel and the Rome-Floyd County Development Authority have agreed on the purchase of land in the North Floyd Industrial Park that will bring about 100 new jobs to the area. Elevated Steel is paying $1,307,500 for 37 acres in the i...
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Arrest reports for March 17
Tuesday, March 17, 2026--11:10 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Two arrested for 2nd-degree child cruelty Two Fosters Bend Road residents are accused of failing to provide a safe and sanitary environment for children living inside their home. According to the arrest warrants: In every room of the home, there was old fo...
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Local United Way launches community mediation program to strengthen conflict resolution
Tuesday, March 17, 2026--10:35 a.m. -News Release- United Way of Floyd, Polk & Chattooga has partnered with Rome Mediation Group to launch Community Mediation, a collaborative initiative designed to help residents, families, businesses, and organizations resolve conflicts constructively and peacefully. The program ...
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