Category Archives: Local News

Floyd County unveils FY26 Budget

Floyd County unveils FY26 Budget

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

Officer-involved shooting in Bartow County

Officer-involved shooting in Bartow County

Tuesday, December 2, 2025–12:30 p.m. GBI News Release- At the request of the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office, GBI Agents are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Bartow County, GA. One man was shot and killed. No deputies were injured during the incident. Preliminary information indicates that around 4:50 p.m. on December 1, 2025, Bartow County Sheriff’s…Continue Reading

Fatal house fire reported in Cartersville

Fatal house fire reported in Cartersville

December 1st, 2025 – 1:55 PM WBHF Radio – A person was found dead after a house fire early Thursday morning on Highway 20 in Cartersville. According to Bartow County Fire and Emergency Services, crews were called just before 1 AM to a home at 5754 Highway 20. Firefighters arrived to find a single-story house…Continue Reading

Rome Christmas Parade on Tuesday

Rome Christmas Parade on Tuesday

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

Georgia gas prices down five cents

Georgia gas prices down five cents

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

Arrest reports for December 1

Arrest reports for December 1

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

AdventHealth Georgia welcomes Marcy Cent as director of oncology services

AdventHealth Georgia welcomes Marcy Cent as director of oncology services

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

Berry College students shine at Rome International Film Festival

Berry College students shine at Rome International Film Festival

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

Winter Weather Preparedness Week begins December 1

Winter Weather Preparedness Week begins December 1

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

Floyd County Commission to hold budget discussions, public hearing on Monday

Floyd County Commission to hold budget discussions, public hearing on Monday

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