Category Archives: Local News

Thursday, March 5, 2026--9:50 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Shoplifting suspect charged with drug possession A Rome man initially arrested on a misdemeanor count of theft by shoplifting is also fac...

Wednesday, March 4, 2026--11:40 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- An arrest has been made in a double shooting that occurred on Monday of this week at an apartment on Dean Avenue. According to the arre...

Wednesday, March 4, 2026--11:35 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Woman accused of assaulting teen with a knife A West Rome woman is facing charges of aggravated assault, 1st-degree cruelty to children...

Wednesday, March 4, 2026--10:10 a.m. -News Release- Georgia Highlands College is waiving the $30 application fee through the month of March, making it a perfect time for future students to apply for u...

Wednesday, March 4, 2026--9:55 a.m. -Atrium Health Floyd- As plants begin a new season of growth and bloom, health care providers at Atrium Health Floyd are reminding residents that rising tree pollen...

Wednesday, March 4, 2026--9:10 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome-Floyd County Planning Commission will hear a request for a special use permit for a wedding and special events venue at 114 Flat...

Wednesday, March 4, 2026--9:00 a.m. -News Release- The Rome Area History Center will unveil a newly discovered civil rights artifact on March 28, 2026. The piece was uncovered last year by plumbers wo...

Tuesday, March 3, 2026--4:45 p.m. -Staff reports- After a delay on Tuesday, it appears as though railroad maintenance at the crossing on Turner Bend Road in Coosa is a go for this morning. Please make...

Thursday, March 5, 2026--8:30 a.m. -Staff reports- Qualifying continues for state and local officers up for grabs in the May primary and November general elections. Democrats in local races can qualif...

Tuesday, March 3, 2026--10:35 a.m. -Blood Assurance- Blood Assurance is holding a number of blood drives this month in the Rome area. Donations will be collected at Model High School on March 11 and a...