Category Archives: Floyd County

[Photos] Wheelchair tennis tournament in Rome this week
Thursday, March 12, 2026--8:20 a.m. -Photos by Doug Walker- Wheelchair athletes from all over the world have been in Rome this week, competing in the Georgia Open tennis tournament at the Rome Tennis ...
David Crowder Mar 12, 2026

[VIDEO] Rome Middle School student receives a standing ovation for keynote speech
Thursday, March 12, 2026--8:10 a.m. -Junior Achievement of Georgia - Arly DuVall, an eighth grader at Rome Middle School, marked a milestone moment as she took the stage as keynote speaker at Thursday...
David Crowder Mar 12, 2026

Arrest reports for March 11
Wednesday, March 11, 2026--11:25 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with false statements and writings A Summerville man is accused of applying for a driver's license using fraudulent means....
David Crowder Mar 11, 2026

North Broad railroad crossing near Church of God scheduled to be closed on Thursday
Wednesday, March 11, 2026--11:25 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Another railroad crossing closing is planned for Thursday. North Broad Street near the Church of God is scheduled to close at 5 a.m. fo...
David Crowder Mar 11, 2026

Ribbon-cutting for Mount Berry Trailhead Park on Thursday
Wednesday, March 11, 2026--11:15 a.m. -Staff reports- The public is invited to a ribbon-cutting on Thursday afternoon for the new Mount Berry Trail Park. The park is located at the Mount Berry Trailhe...
David Crowder Mar 11, 2026

Floyd County Commission approves funding to complete amphitheater project
Wednesday, March 11, 2026--9:40 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission has approved a request from the facilities department for funds Chuck Sennett III Amphitheatre project next ...
David Crowder Mar 11, 2026

Floyd County marks 41 years of excellence in financial reporting
Wednesday, March 11, 2026--9:40 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Finance Department was recently awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Gov...
David Crowder Mar 11, 2026

Gas prices continue to rise
Wednesday, March 11, 2026--9:30 a.m. -Staff reports- Georgia gas prices continue to rise, as the conflict in the Middle East continues and threats to the Strait of Hormuz, a major shipping lane. The s...
David Crowder Mar 11, 2026

Rome High Principal Parke Wilkinson announces retirement
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 David Crowder, WRGA News- "I'd like to just take a point of privilege to make the announcement that the school board has approved Lisa Strack to be the new principal at West ...
David Crowder Mar 11, 2026

Harris, Fuller headed to runoff for Congress
Tuesday, March 10, 2026--9:45 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Meanwhile, for the Georgia State Senate in District 53, Republican Lanny Thomas and Democrat Jack Zibluk were the top vote-getters, but ne...
David Crowder Mar 10, 2026
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