Category Archives: Local News
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...
Mar 11, 2026
One Man's Opinion, "Leadership Requires Making Tough Calls,"
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 -Bill Crane- "I find it impossible to keep it from spreading thro' the whole Army in a natural way....necessity not only authorizes but seems to require the measure," letter ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
Mar 10, 2026
Railroad crossing closures for Wednesday
Tuesday, March 10, 2026--8:10 p.m. -Floyd County Emergency Management- Railroad maintenance continues with numerous crossings impacted on Wednesday. They include the crossing at North Elm Street near ...
Mar 10, 2026
Election Returns - March 10 Special Election
Tuesday, March 10, 2026--9:30 p.m. -Staff reports- Democrat Shawn Harris and Republican Clay Fuller will face off in a runoff for the U.S. House of Representatives in District 14 on April 7, with the ...
Mar 10, 2026
Update: Child advocate jailed
Tuesday, March 10, 2026--10:55 a.m. -WBHF Radio- Authorities have arrested a 64-year-old former senior leader at Advocates for Children on 31 criminal charges. Scott Alan Sherwin of Rome now sits in t...
Mar 10, 2026
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