Category Archives: Local News
Runoff election results to be certified Friday
Thursday, April 17, 2025–10:00 a.m.-Staff reports-The results of Tuesday's runoff election for Floyd County Commission will be certified Friday when the Floyd County Board of Elections holds a c...
Apr 17, 2025
Walk to Support Survivors Friday in Downtown Rome
Thursday, April 17, 2025–9:54 a.m.-Staff reports-April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time to honor survivors, amplify their voices, and stand together in the fight to end sexual violence....
Apr 17, 2025
Floyd Elections Office honored with national award
Wednesday, April 16, 2025–6:50 p.m.-News Release-Today, the Floyd County Election office announced they were recognized for excellence in election administration with a national Clearinghouse Aw...
Apr 16, 2025
Arrest reports for April 16
Wednesday, April 16, 2025–10:10 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Warrant: Man accused of taking a vehicle to get washed, never returned itAn Armuchee man was arrested Tuesday on a felony warrant c...
Apr 16, 2025
Backyard BBQ Bash returning to Ridge Ferry Park on May
Wednesday, April 16, 2025–9:00 a.m.-News Release-Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation is excited to announce the return of the Backyard BBQ Bash sponsored by Coca-Cola, set to take place on Saturday,...
Apr 16, 2025
Arrests made in 2001 murder
Monday, April 14, 2025–3:40 p.m.-Staff reports-Two arrests have been made in connection with the death of a Kingston man more than 24 years ago.Marion Travis Silvers, who was 51 at the time, was...
Apr 14, 2025
Arrest reports for April 14
Monday, April 14, 2025–11:40 a.m.-Floyd County Jail record-Purported gang member charged in battery at the jailAn inmate is facing charges following an incident Friday at the Floyd County Jail.A...
Apr 14, 2025
Polk County officers injured during high-speed chase, suspect remains at large
Monday, April 14, 2025–11:33 a.m.-Staff reports-Authorities are seeking a man who is wanted in connection with a high-speed chase that left two Polk County Police Officers with critical injuries...
Apr 14, 2025
One Man’s Opinion, “Trade Wars,”
Monday, April 14, 2025-Bill CraneThe American people have long demonstrated antipathy towards tariffs and duty fees. In Boston on December 16, 1773, in response to increasing tariffs on tea unde...
Apr 14, 2025
Rome City Commission meets Monday
Sunday, April 13, 2025–1:20 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Rome City Commissioners are expected to vote on a new spay, neuter, and chip ordinance when they meet Monday night.As written, the ordin...
Apr 13, 2025
