Category Archives: Floyd County

Rome gearing up for Juneteenth celebration
-David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission presented a proclamation for Juneteenth, a holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, during its Monday night meeting. On Ju...
David Crowder Jun 09, 2026

Rome Shriners attend Rome City Commission meeting, ask for reform regarding fundraising policies
-David Crowder, WRGA News- Members of the Rome Shrine Club were in attendance at Monday's Rome City Commission meeting following an incident at this past Saturday's concert in Downtown Rome. Tim Minte...
David Crowder Jun 09, 2026 Screenshot

[Video] U.S. Senate candidate Derek Dooley, Governor Brian Kemp visit Rome
-Nolan Hiott, WRGA News- Derek Dooley, a candidate for the U.S. Senate, was in Rome on Monday as part of his Georgia First Tour. Governor Brian Kemp, who has endorsed Dooley, was also at the event. Do...
David Crowder Jun 09, 2026

City commission approves appointments to housing authority, redevelopment agency following heated discussion
-David Crowder, WRGA News- By a 5-3 vote, the Rome City Commission has approved an appointment to the Northwest Georgia Housing Authority. The city's Committee on Committees recommended the appointmen...
David Crowder Jun 08, 2026 Screenshot

GNTC students excel at national SkillsUSA competition
-News Release- The other competitors representing GNTC are listed below, including the student's name, competition, and city of residence. Team competitions are listed with the competition name first:...
David Crowder Jun 08, 2026

Kids with diabetes continue fun, educational tradition at Kiki's Kids Camp
-News Release- Since 1994, Kiki's Kids Camp has provided four full days of fun, camaraderie, and education for children and teens who have been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. The camp is sponsored by...
David Crowder Jun 08, 2026

Georgia gas prices hold steady
-AAA South- Georgia gas prices are beginning to level off after recent declines slowed over the past week. As the summer travel season gets underway, demand remains steady despite higher prices and on...
David Crowder Jun 08, 2026

Floyd County Commission meets on Tuesday
-David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission will consider the purchase of vehicles and equipment for public works and the fire department when it meets on Tuesday. Commissioners will also v...
David Crowder Jun 08, 2026

Arrest reports for June 8
-Floyd County Jail records- Woman arrested for meth possession, public indecency An East Rome woman is facing charges of possession of methamphetamine, public indecency, littering, and loitering or pr...
David Crowder Jun 08, 2026

Rome City Commission meets on Monday
-Staff reports- A rather light agenda for the Rome City Commissioners when they meet on Monday night. The commission will present a proclamation for Juneteenth and consider appointments to the Rome Re...
David Crowder Jun 07, 2026
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Rome, GA, USA
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