Category Archives: Local News

Arrest reports for November 13

Arrest reports for November 13

Thursday, November 13, 2025–11:40 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of taking $40K in construction funds A Duluth man was booked into the Floyd County Jail on Wednesday on a felony warrant charging him with conversion of payments for real property improvements. According to the warrant: 62-year-old Adolfo Diaz received over $40,000 for the…Continue Reading

County projects moving forward

County projects moving forward

Thursday, November 13, 2025–11:38 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Work is continuing on renovations to the Historic Floyd County Courthouse, the new Floyd County Police headquarters, and the joint law enforcement center. Floyd County Manager Jamie McCord gave an update during Tuesday’s county commission meeting. “We did open bids on October 28 for the Historic…Continue Reading

Rome City Schools show growth in CCRPI scores

Rome City Schools show growth in CCRPI scores

Thursday, November 13, 2025–8:45 a.m. -News Release- Every school in Rome City Schools showed growth across several areas in College and Career Ready Performance Index scores released by the Georgia Department of Education. District-wide, Rome City Schools’ elementary schools showed increased scores from 2024 in all four categories measured by the state. The biggest gains…Continue Reading

Vehicle slams into Atlanta Ashtma and Allergy Clinic

Vehicle slams into Atlanta Ashtma and Allergy Clinic

Wednesday, November 12, 2025–9:00 p.m. -Staff reports- Rome Police officers responded to Riverbend Drive on Wednesday after a vehicle struck the Atlanta Allergy & Asthma office near Kroger. According to the Rome Police Department, a 60-year-old female driver’s vehicle came to rest inside the building. The receptionist at the office had seen something out of…Continue Reading

Atrium Health Floyd’s second mammography coach having an impact

Atrium Health Floyd’s second mammography coach having an impact

Wednesday, November 12, 2025–11:25 a.m. -News Release- Atrium Health Floyd is celebrating the success of its second mobile mammography coach, which has already had a positive impact in its first six months of service, providing more than 1,700 screening mammograms to women in mostly rural areas of north Georgia and northeastern Alabama. A gathering was…Continue Reading

Family Resource Center highlights Lantern as a free parenting support resource for local families

Family Resource Center highlights Lantern as a free parenting support resource for local families

Wednesday, November 12, 2025–11:20 a.m. -News Release- The Family Resource Center is excited to share that local families now have access to Lantern, a free digital parenting support platform designed to empower parents and caregivers with trusted, easy-to-use guidance that supports their children’s growth and development from birth through early childhood. Each week, parents and…Continue Reading

Man arrested on drug charges during traffic stop

Man arrested on drug charges during traffic stop

Wednesday, November 12, 2025–11:10 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A traffic stop leads to the arrest of a Cave Spring man on drug charges. According to Floyd County Jail reports: A Georgia State Trooper clocked a vehicle going 71 in a 55-mile-per-hour zone on Highway 411 at Hine Road. The vehicle did not have an…Continue Reading

Calhoun looking at reverse osmosis to address PFAS

Calhoun looking at reverse osmosis to address PFAS

Wednesday, November 12, 2025–11:00 a.m. -Calhoun Times/Staff reports- City of Calhoun officials have determined what they believe is the best long-term method for removing PFAS from its water supply. According to the Calhoun Times: Following three pilot studies, reverse osmosis has been presented to the city council as the preferred solution. The anticipated cost for…Continue Reading

Floyd County Commission may be asked to extends moratorium on new convenience stores

Floyd County Commission may be asked to extends moratorium on new convenience stores

Wednesday, November 12, 2025–9:50 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission may be asked to extend a moratorium on the issuance of permits for new convenience stores. The commission implemented a six-month moratorium in June to give both the county and the city time to address the proliferation of gas stations and mini-marts.…Continue Reading

Floyd County Commission honors veterans

Floyd County Commission honors veterans

Wednesday, November 12, 2025–9:32 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission took time during its Tuesday meeting to honor those who have served in the armed forces for Veterans Day. There are an estimated 100 veterans who are currently employed by the county. “As I look at three reasons for Veterans Day, I…Continue Reading