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[VIDEO] Update on Amphitheater at Sara Hightower Library

[VIDEO] Update on Amphitheater at Sara Hightower Library

July 16th, 2025 – 7:15 PM David Crowder – WRGA news – Construction of an arts amphitheater and exhibition space is underway at the grounds of the Sara Hightower Regional Library. According to Floyd County Manager Jamie McCord, the roof of the performance area at the Sennett Amphitheater was being installed last week. The project…

Northwest Georgia Arts Programs among recipients of statewide grant funding

Northwest Georgia Arts Programs among recipients of statewide grant funding

July 16th, 2025 – 11:30 AM WRGA Staff Reports – The Georgia Council for the Arts has announced more than $1.3 million in grant awards for Fiscal Year 2026, funding 177 arts and cultural projects across 49 counties. In Northwest Georgia, several local organizations received funding through the General Operating Support Grant. These include the…

Peter Hubbard wins Democratic PSC Primary, advances to face GOP incumbent in November

Peter Hubbard wins Democratic PSC Primary, advances to face GOP incumbent in November

July 16th, 2025 – 11:15 AM WRGA Staff Reports – Peter Hubbard has won the Democratic primary in the Special Election for Georgia Public Service Commissioner (PSC), defeating Keisha Sean Waites with 58.18% of the vote. The final tally, confirmed at 11:01 p.m. on Tuesday, showed Hubbard receiving 66,084 votes statewide to Waites’ 47,501 (41.82%).…

Deadline Approaching for Floyd County Property Tax Appeals

Deadline Approaching for Floyd County Property Tax Appeals

July 15th, 2025 – 6:45 PM David Crowder – WRGA News – Floyd County property owners who believe their assessed property value is incorrect have until this Friday to file a written appeal. According to Chief Appraiser Danny Womack, the estimated property tax amount cannot be used as a basis for appeal. There are four…

Floyd Schools Begin New Student Registration Next Week

Floyd Schools Begin New Student Registration Next Week

July 15th, 2025 – 6:30 PM David Crowder – WRGA News – The 2025-2026 School Year is just around the corner, and the Floyd County School System will begin holding registration for new students next week. New students in the Coosa area can register on July 21 from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. and on…