Author Archives: David Crowder

Exteme cold on the way for North and Central Georgia this weekend
Thursday, January 29, 2026--7:00 p.m. -National Weather Service- An Extreme Cold Watch is in effect for all of North Georgia from Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. Dangerously cold wind chill...
David Crowder Jan 29, 2026

Atrium Health Floyd and Harbin Clinic substantially raise teammate minimum wage
Thursday, January 29, 2026--11:00 a.m. -News Release- Atrium Health Floyd and Harbin Clinic are making a significant additional investment into their local workforce, announcing an increase in the min...
David Crowder Jan 29, 2026

Rome-Floyd Sports Hall of Fame 2026 induction ceremony and scholarship awards on February 19
Thursday, January 29, 2026--11:00 a.m. -News Release- Rome-Floyd Sports Hall will induct five new members next month. The 2026 inductees are Jeff Hunnicutt, Victaria Saxton, Warren Gibson, Monica Barn...
David Crowder Jan 29, 2026

Early Bird Registration for the Leprechaun-a-Thon ends on February 1
Thursday, January 29, 2026--10:55 a.m. -Staff reports- Early Bird Registration for the 10th annual Leprechaun-a-Thon 5K and 2-mile health walk ends on Sunday. This year's event, sponsored by Atrium He...
David Crowder Jan 29, 2026

Woman charged with theft of lost or mislaid property
Thursday, January 29, 2026--10:40 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A Marietta woman was booked into the Floyd County Jail on Wednesday on a felony theft charge of lost or mislaid property. According t...
David Crowder Jan 29, 2026

Rome's unemployment rate fell in December
Thursday, January 29, 2026--10:30 a.m. -Georgia Department of Labor- The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that the one-county Rome Metropolitan Statistical Area recorded an unemployment ...
David Crowder Jan 29, 2026

Bill Stewart named Rome High School's new head football coach
Thursday, January 29, 2026--10:18 a.m. -News Release- Spend a few minutes with Bill Stewart, and you can't help but smile. The high school and college coach, who has experienced success as both a play...
David Crowder Jan 29, 2026

Arrest reports for January 28
Wednesday, January 28, 2026--10:45 a.m. -Floyd County jail records- Woman charged with elder abuse A Rome woman is accused of abusing an 80-year-old woman. According to Floyd County Jail records: 43-y...
David Crowder Jan 28, 2026

Man charged with involuntary manslaughter
Wednesday, January 28, 2026--10:41 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A Rome man, originally arrested back on August 12 on a burglary charge, is now facing a felony count of involuntary manslaughter. Ac...
David Crowder Jan 28, 2026

Floyd County Commission to hold called meeting on Thursday
Wednesday, January 28, 2026--10:05 a.m. -Staff reports- The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Called meeting this morning. The purpose of the meeting is to recognize employees fo...
David Crowder Jan 28, 2026
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