Category Archives: Local News

Register now for the 10th annual Leprechaun-a-thon 5K & Health Walk
Thursday, March 5, 2026--10:50 a.m. -News Release- There's still time to register for the 10th Annual Leprechaun-a-thon 5K and Health Walk, proudly sponsored by Atrium Health Floyd and Harbin Clinic. ...
David Crowder Mar 05, 2026

Early voting ends on Friday
Thursday, March 5, 2026--10:45 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Early voting concludes on Friday for the Special Election for Congress. Voters are choosing who will replace Marjorie Taylor Greene to re...
David Crowder Mar 05, 2026

Candidate qualifying ends on Friday
Thursday, March 5, 2026--10:45 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Qualifying for the May 19 Primary ends at noon on Friday, and more candidates have signed up to run for office locally. For Floyd County ...
David Crowder Mar 05, 2026

Multi-vehicle crash closes I-75 for more than an hour on Wednesday
Thursday, March 5, 2026--10:40 a.m. -Georgia State Patrol- Georgia State Troopers responded to a multi-vehicle crash with injuries on I-75 northbound near mile marker 311 in Gordon County on Wednesday...
David Crowder Mar 05, 2026

Arrest reports for March 5
Thursday, March 5, 2026--9:50 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Shoplifting suspect charged with drug possession A Rome man initially arrested on a misdemeanor count of theft by shoplifting is also fac...
David Crowder Mar 05, 2026

Woman charged in Monday shooting
Wednesday, March 4, 2026--11:40 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- An arrest has been made in a double shooting that occurred on Monday of this week at an apartment on Dean Avenue. According to the arre...
David Crowder Mar 04, 2026

Arrest reports for March 4
Wednesday, March 4, 2026--11:35 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Woman accused of assaulting teen with a knife A West Rome woman is facing charges of aggravated assault, 1st-degree cruelty to children...
David Crowder Mar 04, 2026

Georgia Highland College waiving application fee this month
Wednesday, March 4, 2026--10:10 a.m. -News Release- Georgia Highlands College is waiving the $30 application fee through the month of March, making it a perfect time for future students to apply for u...
David Crowder Mar 04, 2026

Keeping sneezing to a minimum as pollen counts rise
Wednesday, March 4, 2026--9:55 a.m. -Atrium Health Floyd- As plants begin a new season of growth and bloom, health care providers at Atrium Health Floyd are reminding residents that rising tree pollen...
David Crowder Mar 04, 2026

Rome-Floyd Planning Commission meets on Thursday
Wednesday, March 4, 2026--9:10 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome-Floyd County Planning Commission will hear a request for a special use permit for a wedding and special events venue at 114 Flat...
David Crowder Mar 04, 2026
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