Category Archives: Local News
Arrest reports for March 4
Monday, March 4, 2024–1:44 p.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Man arrested for cocaine possession, public indecencyA Garden Lakes man is facing drug charges following his arrest Sunday.According to ...
Mar 04, 2024
Update: Trump rally set for Saturday at the Forum downtown, travel advisory issued
Monday, March 7, 2024–12:12 p.m.Update:It has been confirmed that Donald Trump will deliver remarks at a Get Out the Vote Rally at the Forum River Center in Rome on Saturday, March 9th.Doors wil...
Mar 04, 2024
Candidate qualifying underway
Wednesday, March 6, 2024–12:13 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Candidate qualifying for the May 21 Primary Election and the November 5 General Election continues this week.Qualifying will run unti...
Mar 03, 2024
Former state school superintendent tapped to lead Unity Christian School
Sunday, March 3, 2024–3:00 p.m.-News Release-The Board of Directors and the Head of School Search Committee at Unity Christian School have announced the appointment of Dr. John Barge as the new ...
Mar 03, 2024
Teen drowns at Sloppy Floyd State Park
Sunday, March 3, 2024–2:53 p.m.-WZQZ Radio-A teenager drowned at Sloppy Floyd State Park in Summerville on Saturday. According to Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader:A 16-year-old male, ...
Mar 03, 2024
Railroad crossing on Alabama Highway will be closed Monday
Saturday, March 2, 2024–4:11 p.m.-Staff reports-If you are going to be traveling in the Coosa area on Monday, be aware that Alabama Highway will be closed at the railroad tracks between Woods Ro...
Mar 02, 2024
Bids awarded for Shannon dog park, airport runway project
Wednesday, February 28, 2024–9:03 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Floyd County Commission has approved a couple of items related to a dog park at Shag Williams Park in Shannon.Commissioners ap...
Feb 28, 2024
County commissioners approve rezoning for cremation services on New Calhoun Highway
Wednesday, February 28, 2024–8:53 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Floyd County Commission has approved a rezoning application for a funeral home at 5865 New Calhoun Highway.Tyler Reynolds has ...
Feb 28, 2024
Fire at former Jockey plant in Cedartown
Tuesday, February 27, 2024–8:39 p.m.-Jeremy Stewart, Polk Standard Journal-This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at...
Feb 27, 2024
Burglary reported on Washington Drive
Tuesday, February 27, 2024–4:33 p.m.-Rome Police Department report-Rome Police are investigating the burglary of a building on Washington Drive belonging to the Kelsey-Aycock-Burrell Center.Acco...
Feb 27, 2024
