Tuesday, December 2, 2025–8:55 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission held its first public hearing regarding the fiscal year 2026 budget on Monday night. According to Floyd County Manager Jamie McCord, work on the budget began in August. Since November, there have been three budget work sessions as well as meetings with…… Continue Reading
Monday, December 1, 2025–10:20 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Christmas season in Rome and Floyd County officially kicks off on Tuesday night. The Rome Christmas Parade will make its way up Broad Street beginning at 7 p.m. Linda Hatcher, who is currently the local Chair and Coordinator for Toys for Tots, is this year’s…… Continue Reading
Monday, December 1, 2025–10:15 a.m. -AAA South- As the holiday traffic thins out across the Peach state, Georgia drivers are finding a bit of relief at the pump. After a week of elevated demand leading into Thanksgiving, the state’s average now stands at $2.82 per gallon as of Monday, though daily fluctuations remain likely. Compared to recent…… Continue Reading
Monday, December 1, 2025–10:00 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of holding a gun to another man’s side A Silver Creek man is facing a felony aggravated assault charge after a domestic dispute turned violent on Tremont Drive over the weekend. According to Floyd County Jail records: 45-year-old Desmond Lanier Stocks put another man…… Continue Reading
Sunday, November 30, 2025–3:50 p.m. -News Release- AdventHealth is pleased to announce the appointment of Marcy Cent, MBA,[MR1] as director of oncology services. In this role, Marcy leads the development and advancement of comprehensive cancer care programs, ensuring patients receive exceptional care close to home. Marcy has been instrumental in the construction of the AdventHealth…… Continue Reading
Sunday, November 30, 2025–3:40 p.m. -Berry College News Release- Berry College students recently showcased their award-winning work at the Rome International Film Festival. The festival featured a screening of college student films, including “#CRUNK,” produced by Berry student multi-media outlet Viking Fusion. The short film, created as part of Berry’s 48 Hour Film Challenge, won first…… Continue Reading
Sunday, November 30, 2025–3:15 p.m. -News Release- As winter approaches, the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS), along with the National Weather Service (NWS) is getting ready for Winter Weather Preparedness week, set for Dec. 1-5. This week encourages Georgians to educate themselves about winter weather threats, update or develop a family communications…… Continue Reading
Saturday, November 29, 2025–3:00 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA news- The Floyd County Commission will hold a couple of called meetings on Monday, both concerning the fiscal year 2026 budget. A budget workshop will be held at noon in the caucus room, Suite 204 of the county administration building on East Fourth Avenue. “We have spent…… Continue Reading
Saturday, November 29, 2025–2:30 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man arrested on child molestation warrant A Northeastern Floyd County man was arrested last week on a felony warrant charging him with child molestation. According to the warrant: 30-year-old Joseph Taylor Paynter Jr. molested a female under the age of 16 at his Bunratty Drive home…… Continue Reading
Thursday, November 27, 2025–11:15 p.m. -News Release- The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will be the featured performers when the Wings Over North Georgia Air Show returns early to Rome on April 3-4, 2026, at the Russell Regional Airport. The Thunderbirds team is the air demonstration squadron of the U.S. Air Force, based at Nellis Air…… Continue Reading