Category Archives: Local News

Sunday, May 11, 2025–7:00 p.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Man accused of assaulting, threatening womanA Kingston man is accused of assaulting a woman at his Blarney Way residence.According to Flo...

Sunday, May 11, 2025–7:00 p.m.-Rome Police Department report-A woman reported being robbed at knifepoint early Friday morning.According to a Rome Police Department report:The victim told officer...

Saturday, May 10, 2025–9:40 a.m.-News Release-We regret to announce that the Emergency Services Expo is postponed for today (May 10, 2025) due to weather. Look for a follow-up date soon!

Friday, May 9, 2025–10:15 p.m.-News Release-Floyd County Schools (FCS) is taking bold new steps to further strengthen the safety and security of its students, staff, and campuses. Beginning...

Friday, May 9, 2025–9:51 p.m.-News Release-Shorter University honored the Class of 2025 with two Spring Commencement Ceremonies held on Thursday May 8, in the Winthrop-King Centre. The Universit...

Thursday, May 8, 2025–11:15 a.m.-Staff reports-There will be plenty to see and do this weekend during the Emergency Services Expo.The event is Saturday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the East Rome...

Thursday, May 8, 2025–10:30 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Man facing child molestation charges dating back to 2021A Cedartown man has been arrested in an alleged sex crime involving a child dat...

Tuesday, May 6, 2025–9:00 a.m.-Staff reports-Despite the rain, Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation held its Backyard BBQ Bash on Saturday, albeit with a venue change.The event was moved from Ridgefe...

Monday, May 5, 2025-Bill CraneFor the Graduates of 2025, Aim High –In 1887, Gustave Eiffel and his team began construction of what was then intended to be a temporary monument, to be comple...

Monday, May 5, 2025–11:35 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-This coming weekend, area residents can learn more about the agencies that keep us safe during an Emergency Services Expo.The event is sch...