Local News
Arrest reports for October 6
-Floyd County Jail records- Report: Man tried to run over police officers and claimed to be in the CIA A man from Columbus, Ohio, was booked into the Floyd County Jail on Monday on multiple charges including fleeing or attempting to elude, two counts of aggravated assault on a police officer, and impersonating an offic...
6h ago
Salvation Army Angel Tree Christmas assistance registration underway
-David Crowder, WRGA News- It's only early October, but the Salvation Army of Rome is already getting ready for Christmas. An effort to get winter coats for kids that started around 50 years ago in Kentucky has evolved into an effort to provide Christmas for kids in need. The 2026 Angel Tree Christmas assistance sign-u...
7h ago
Health Department to host breast cancer prevention event October 20
-News Release- The Floyd County Health Department will host a Think Pink Floyd breast cancer awareness event featuring free clinical breast exams on Tuesday, October 20, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Floyd County Health Department, 16 E 12th St, Rome. Breast cancer information, refreshments, door prizes, games, and mor...
8h ago
Faces of Hope - Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Carol Yagadics
-Atrium Health Floyd- When Carol Yagadics began experiencing pain in one of her breasts, she initially planned to wait until her already scheduled mammogram two months away. Her husband disagreed. So did her two sons and a friend at work. Their encouragement led her to make an appointment that changed her life. As Brea...
8h ago
77th annual Coosa Valley Fair starts Tuesday
-Staff reports- For 77 years, the Coosa Valley Fair has marked the unofficial start of fall in Northwest Georgia. Tuesday is opening day for the 2026 edition of the fair, with a Grand Opening Special from 5 until 10 p.m. There will be a ribbon-cutting at 5, with carloads admitted for $10 from 5 until 6. (No trucks or v...
8h ago
