Author Archives: David Crowder

Georgia Highland College waiving application fee this month
Wednesday, March 4, 2026--10:10 a.m. -News Release- Georgia Highlands College is waiving the $30 application fee through the month of March, making it a perfect time for future students to apply for u...
David Crowder Mar 04, 2026

Keeping sneezing to a minimum as pollen counts rise
Wednesday, March 4, 2026--9:55 a.m. -Atrium Health Floyd- As plants begin a new season of growth and bloom, health care providers at Atrium Health Floyd are reminding residents that rising tree pollen...
David Crowder Mar 04, 2026

Rome-Floyd Planning Commission meets on Thursday
Wednesday, March 4, 2026--9:10 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome-Floyd County Planning Commission will hear a request for a special use permit for a wedding and special events venue at 114 Flat...
David Crowder Mar 04, 2026

Rome Area History Center unveils newly found Civil Rights artifact
Wednesday, March 4, 2026--9:00 a.m. -News Release- The Rome Area History Center will unveil a newly discovered civil rights artifact on March 28, 2026. The piece was uncovered last year by plumbers wo...
David Crowder Mar 04, 2026

Turner Bend Road railroad crossing set to close at 6 a.m. on Wednesday
Tuesday, March 3, 2026--4:45 p.m. -Staff reports- After a delay on Tuesday, it appears as though railroad maintenance at the crossing on Turner Bend Road in Coosa is a go for this morning. Please make...
David Crowder Mar 03, 2026

Candidate qualifying continues
Thursday, March 5, 2026--8:30 a.m. -Staff reports- Qualifying continues for state and local officers up for grabs in the May primary and November general elections. Democrats in local races can qualif...
David Crowder Mar 03, 2026

Blood Assurance hosting March blood drives
Tuesday, March 3, 2026--10:35 a.m. -Blood Assurance- Blood Assurance is holding a number of blood drives this month in the Rome area. Donations will be collected at Model High School on March 11 and a...
David Crowder Mar 03, 2026

Shorter receives $200,000 nursing grant
Tuesday, March 3, 2026--10:25 a.m. -News Release- The Ben and Ollie Brady School of Nursing at Shorter University has received a $200,000 grant from the Georgia Baptist Health Care Ministry Foundation...
David Crowder Mar 03, 2026

Wings Over North Georgia partnering with Rome Emperors for opening night
Tuesday, March 3, 2026--10:20 a.m. -News Release- The Rome Emperors are proud to announce a special partnership with the Wings Over North Georgia Air Show (WONG) for Opening Night of the 2026 season o...
David Crowder Mar 03, 2026

Woman accused of pointing gun at a man and biting him
Tuesday, March 3, 2026--10:15 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A Rome woman has been arrested on a felony warrant charging her with aggravated assault. According to the warrant: 39-year-old Brandi Lei...
David Crowder Mar 03, 2026
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