Thursday, November 20, 2025–11:00 a.m. -Floyd County Schools- 22 students from Floyd County Schools (FCS) were selected as district finalists and will advance in the Governor’s Honors Program (GHP) selection process. Congratulations to the following students selected: Nick Bell, MHS, Music: Brass Michael Bollen, CHS, Theatre Performance Alex Brown, AHS, Mathematics Caedmon Burnett, CHS, Theatre…… Continue Reading
Thursday, November 20, 2025–10:50 a.m. -WEIS Radio- A Centre couple has been arrested following a Grand Jury indictment related to the alleged misappropriation of funds from a local youth sports organization. David Akin and Beverly Akin, both of Centre, were taken into custody on Wednesday on charges of Theft of Property in the First Degree.…… Continue Reading
Thursday, November 20, 2025–10:50 a.m. -WZQZ Radio- A Chattooga County man was arrested following a domestic disturbance on November 11 in which deputies say he sprayed bug spray on his grandmother and later fled from law enforcement. According to the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office incident report, 37-year-old Albert Lee Dupree III was taken into custody on charges…… Continue Reading
Thursday, November 20, 2025–10:40 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A 52-year-old Rome man was arrested on Wednesday at his Glen View Drive home on charges of terroristic threats and acts, and exploitation or intimidation of the elderly. According to Floyd County Jail records and an arrest warrant: Following a verbal altercation with a 78-year-old man,…… Continue Reading
Thursday, November 20, 2025–10:20 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Friday morning to celebrate the completion of renovations at Banty Jones Park. The project was funded, in part, with Choice Neighborhood Planning Grant funds through the Northwest Georgia Housing Authority. “We had gotten a grant to write a redevelopment…… Continue Reading
Thursday, November 20, 2025–10:10 a.m. -News Release- The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is helping travelers get to their Thanksgiving destinations this year with fewer delays. To improve traffic flow during the Thanksgiving holiday, Georgia DOT will suspend lane closures on interstates, major state routes, and roadways near major shopping areas from 5 a.m. on…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, November 19, 2025–11:30 a.m. -Bartow County Government- As you may know, some of our communication goals focus on connecting the community to the local government, highlighting county improvements, addressing concerns, and keeping citizens informed on changes as quickly as possible. We would like to take this opportunity to give you some updates about projects…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, November 19, 2025–11:30 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with terroristic threats, aggravated stalking A West Rome man has been arrested in an incident on Cave Spring Road back on July 20. According to the arrest warrants and Floyd County Jail records 33-year-old Daniel Jacory Matthew Leroy Williams threatened to burn a woman’s…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, November 19, 2025–11:00 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- We are about a month away from the annual Christmas with a Cop, sponsored by the Coosa Valley Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 14. The event has been going on for about 25 years, according to Chris Fincher. “The East Rome Walmart has been a really…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, November 19, 2025–8:55 a.m. -News Release- Rome High School has released the names of 15 students who have been nominated for the Governor’s Honors Program. These students include: ● Meera Patel, Social Studies ● Boston Jenkins, Science: Biology/Environmental Science ● Liam Cantrell, Social Studies ● Kaylee Gandy, Social Studies ● Kimberly Garcia-Lopez, Social Studies…… Continue Reading