Local News
Redmond Circle railroad crossing scheduled to be closed on Tuesday
Monday, March 9, 2026--7:30 p.m. -Floyd County Emergency Management- Redmond Circle at Walmart / Gala Shopping Center will close on Tuesday at 6 a.m. The detour is Ga Loop 1 / Redmond / Division to Shorter. The project is scheduled for 48 hour closure, but could likely open within 24 hours. Also planned for Tuesday are...
10h ago
Rome City Commission hears plans for Community Recreation and Family Engagement Initiative
Monday, March 9, 2026--7:25 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission heard from Rome City School Superintendent Eric Holland during their pre-meeting caucus on Monday. Holland began developing a proposal titled the Community Recreation and Family Engagement Initiative following a meeting with Commission...
11h ago
Tuesday is Election Day
Monday, March 9, 2026--10:40 a.m. -Staff reports- Tuesday is Election Day. Voters are choosing a replacement for Marjorie Taylor Greene to represent the 14th Congressional District. Voters in extreme northern Floyd County are also voting in a Special Election for the Georgia State Senate in District 53. According to th...
19h ago
Child advocate jailed for sexual extortion, forgery
Monday, March 9, 2026--10:25 a.m. -WBHF Radio- A 64-year-old former senior leader at Advocates for Children in Cartersville faces 31 criminal charges after his arrest by the Bartow County Sheriff's Office. Scott Alan Sherwin of Rome was taken into custody last Thursday, March 5th, at his home by Bartow County deputies....
20h ago
Arrest reports for March 9
Monday, March 9, 2026--10:20 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Woman accused of snatching $250 in lottery tickets An arrest has been made in a reported robbery at the Calhoun Quick Stop on Calhoun Avenue back on September 10, 2025. According to an arrest warrant: 51-year-old April Yvonne Smith of Rome snatched $250 in l...
20h ago
