Category Archives: Local News

City Commission approves change to public participation
Tuesday, March 10, 2026--10:45 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission has approved a slight change to how it structures the public participation portion of its meetings. According to...
David Crowder Mar 10, 2026

Coosa Valley Credit Union recognized among industry's best for award-winning member experience
Tuesday, March 10, 2026--10:35 a.m. -News Release- Coosa Valley Credit Union has been named a 2026 MemberXP Best of the Best Award winner, earning national recognition for delivering exceptional, data...
David Crowder Mar 10, 2026

Jason Gamel named GNTC's 2026 Staff Member of the Year
Tuesday, March 10, 2026--10:35 a.m. -News Release- Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has named Jason Gamel, director of Recruitment at GNTC, as its 2026 Staff Member of the Year Award winn...
David Crowder Mar 10, 2026

Arrest reports for March 10
Tuesday, March 10, 2026--10:30 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with aggravated assault, burglary, and false imprisonment A Rome man is facing aggravated assault charges following an incid...
David Crowder Mar 10, 2026

Redmond Circle railroad crossing scheduled to be closed on Tuesday
Monday, March 9, 2026--7:30 p.m. -Floyd County Emergency Management- Redmond Circle at Walmart / Gala Shopping Center will close on Tuesday at 6 a.m. The detour is Ga Loop 1 / Redmond / Division to Sh...
David Crowder Mar 09, 2026

Rome City Commission hears plans for Community Recreation and Family Engagement Initiative
Monday, March 9, 2026--7:25 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission heard from Rome City School Superintendent Eric Holland during their pre-meeting caucus on Monday. Holland began de...
David Crowder Mar 09, 2026

Tuesday is Election Day
Monday, March 9, 2026--10:40 a.m. -Staff reports- Tuesday is Election Day. Voters are choosing a replacement for Marjorie Taylor Greene to represent the 14th Congressional District. Voters in extreme ...
David Crowder Mar 09, 2026

Child advocate jailed for sexual extortion, forgery
Monday, March 9, 2026--10:25 a.m. -WBHF Radio- A 64-year-old former senior leader at Advocates for Children in Cartersville faces 31 criminal charges after his arrest by the Bartow County Sheriff's Of...
David Crowder Mar 09, 2026

Arrest reports for March 9
Monday, March 9, 2026--10:20 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Woman accused of snatching $250 in lottery tickets An arrest has been made in a reported robbery at the Calhoun Quick Stop on Calhoun Aven...
David Crowder Mar 09, 2026

Another week, another pump hike
Monday, March 9, 2026--10:10 a.m. -AAA South- Another week brings another increase at the pump, as Georgia drivers continue to see gas prices edge higher. The state average has now risen to $3.22 a ga...
David Crowder Mar 09, 2026
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