Category Archives: Floyd County

City commission approves townhome development in North Rome
-David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission has approved a rezoning request for a new townhome development in North Rome. Multiple parcels on North Broad Street and Dwinell Street are being re...
David Crowder May 27, 2026

Floyd County hires attorneys for PFAS litigation
-David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission has voted in favor of a request to approve authorization to execute an engagement agreement with attorneys for PFAS litigation. Arnold & Itki...
David Crowder May 26, 2026

Rome High Graduate wins Vince Dooley Award
-News Release- Rome High School senior Bryson Rosales received the prestigious Vincent J. Dooley Award this past weekend, recognizing his outstanding achievements in academics, athletics, leadership, ...
David Crowder May 26, 2026

Arrest reports for May 26
-Floyd County jail records- Warrant: Man grabbed a disabled woman by the hair and threw her to the ground A Rome man was jailed on Monday and charged with exploitation or intimidation of the disabled....
David Crowder May 26, 2026

Gas prices hold steady, but remain high
-AAA South- While gas prices remain steady, they continue to put pressure on travel budgets. "Right now, the statewide average for regular gas is $3.99 a gallon, which is still about 50 cents below Ge...
David Crowder May 26, 2026

Man arrested following shooting
-Floyd County Jail records- A Woodstock man is facing a felony aggravated assault charge following a shooting last week in West Rome. According to jail records: 34-year-old William Rogers Caver shot a...
David Crowder May 26, 2026

Flood Watch in effect
-National Weather Service- A Flood Watch is in effect for our area through Tuesday evening. Flooding from excessive rainfall remains possible in portions of Northwest Georgia. Excessive runoff may res...
David Crowder May 26, 2026

Arrest reports for May 25
-Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with aggravated assault, aggravated battery A Rome man has been arrested in an incident on May 23 at his Powell Road residence. According to the arrest warrants...
David Crowder May 26, 2026

Warrant: Man caused wreck while fleeing from authorities
-Floyd County Jail records- A man who was reportedly fleeing from police caused a crash that left another motorist with serious injuries. According to an arrest warrant and Floyd County Jail records: ...
David Crowder May 26, 2026

Big BRAG rolling into town early next week
-Staff reports- Rome is gearing up to welcome more than 1,000 cyclists as Big BRAG 2026 rolls into town. Sunday May 31: Riders will arrive (around 11 AM) via the AdventHealth Redmond ECO Greenway at t...
David Crowder May 25, 2026
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