Category Archives: Local News
The City of Rome Arbor Day celebration on Friday
Thursday, February 12, 2026--10:50 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The City of Rome will celebrate Arbor Day on Friday. The celebration will begin at 1 p.m. at North Stars Park on North Broad Street, ...
Feb 12, 2026
Ribbon-cutting for new DDS facility set for Feb. 23
Thursday, February 12, 2026--10:45 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for later this month for the new Georgia Department of Driver Services facility on Highway 27 ...
Feb 12, 2026
GoFundMe set up for survivors of fatal house fire
Thursday, February 12, 2026--8:40 a.m. -Staff reports- A GoFundMe page has been established to assist a family displaced by a fatal fire in Silver Creek. Timothy Born's home at 1591 Old Rockmart Road ...
Feb 12, 2026
Arrest reports for February 11
Wednesday, February 11, 2026--3:05 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Woman charged with aggravated assault West Rome woman was arrested at her Fortune Street home on Tuesday on charges of aggravated as...
Feb 11, 2026
Three arrested in drug bust in West Rome
Wednesday, February 10, 2026--3:00 p.m. -Floyd County Jail Records- Rome-Floyd Metro Task Force officers executed a search warrant at a home on Magnolia Avenue in West Rome on Tuesday and arrested thr...
Feb 11, 2026
County Commission Honors Police Officers of the Year and Quarter
Wednesday, February 11, 2026--9:55 a.m. -Floyd County News Release- Floyd County commissioners recognized outstanding service and professionalism within the police department during its Tuesday meetin...
Feb 11, 2026
County appoves one-year stadium agreement with Diamond Baseball Holdings
Wednesday, February 11, 2026--9:45 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission has approved a single-season agreement for AdventHealth Stadium with Diamond Baseball Holdings, owner of ...
Feb 11, 2026
Dr. Eric Roberston named new Main principal
Wednesday, February 11, 2026--8:10 a.m. -Rome City Schools- Rome City Schools is pleased to announce that Dr. Eric Roberston has been named the principal at Main Elementary School. Dr. Rob has been se...
Feb 11, 2026
Congressional candidate forum held Tuesday
Wednesday, February 11, 2026--8:00 a.m. -Staff reports- It's a crowded field for the Special Election for Congress in the 14th District, and on Tuesday night, area residents got to hear from candidate...
Feb 11, 2026
City and county lift moratorium on gas stations, convenience stores
Tuesday, February 10, 2026--7:15 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Both the Rome City and Floyd County commissions have now lifted a moratorium on new convenience stores and gas stations following votes...
Feb 11, 2026
