Author Archives: David Crowder
New Year's holiday travel period starts on Wednesday
Monday, December 29, 2025--8:15 a.m. -Georgia Department of Transportation- It's back to work for many today following the Christmas holiday, but New Year's Day is just around the corner. This week, m...
Dec 29, 2025
Development Authority of Floyd County Nominating Committee to meet Monday
Sunday, December 28, 2025--6:10 p.m. -Staff reports- The Development Authority of Floyd County's Nominating Committee will meet on Monday to discuss filling vacancies for the coming year. The meeting ...
Dec 28, 2025
Manhunt in Cherokee County, Alabama for Floyd County armed robbery suspects
Sunday, December 28, 2025--5:50 p.m. -Centre Police Department- The Centre, Alabama Police Department, has arrested one of three suspects being sought in an armed robbery in Floyd County. The robbery ...
Dec 28, 2025
Arrest reports for December 28
Sunday, December 28, 2025--1:15 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with robbery by sudden snatching A Cartersville man was arrested following an incident on Chateau Drive in Rome on Friday. ...
Dec 28, 2025
Fugitive wanted for attempted murder arrested following chase in Gordon County
Sunday, December 28, 2025--1:15 p.m. -Gordon County Sheriff's Office- A pursuit in Gordon County on Friday ended with the arrest of a fugitive from Tennessee who is wanted for attempted murder. Accord...
Dec 28, 2025
Georgia DPS reports 13 traffic fatalities on state's roadways during holiday travel period
Sunday, December 29, 2025--8:00 a.m. -Staff reports- More than A dozen motorists lost their lives on Georgia Highways during the Christmas holiday travel period, which began on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. ...
Dec 28, 2025
County public safety committee hears P.A.W.S. updates
Sunday, December 21, 2025--2:00 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Floyd County Public Animal Welfare Services' free microchip initiative is paying dividends. According to PAWS Director Katy Walters, the...
Dec 21, 2025
Atrium Health Floyd to offer virtual mental health services for area students
Sunday, December 21, 2025--1:43 p.m. -News Release- Atrium Health Floyd, with funding from the Atrium Health Floyd-Polk Foundation, is investing $430,000 to develop school-based mental health services...
Dec 21, 2025
City of Rome receives grant to help ensure citizen and employee safety
Friday, December 19, 2025--3:45 p.m. -City of Rome- The City of Rome was awarded a $20,000 Georgia Municipal Association Safety and Liability Grant to support projects that enhance citizen and employe...
Dec 19, 2025
Georgia PSC Commissioners approve agreement for new power infrastructure
Friday, December 19, 2025--3:35 p.m. -Georgia Public Service Commission- The Georgia Public Service Commission on Friday voted unanimously (5-0) to approve a stipulated agreement that will allow Georg...
Dec 19, 2025
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