Category Archives: Local News

Monday, July 21, 2025–10:40 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Plans for a pump track at Ridgeferry have gotten the green light from the Rome City Commission.The project has been in the works for abo...

July 17th, 2025 – 8:30 PMFloyd County Jail Records –A Shannon couple has been arrested following the death of a dog that was left tethered and became entangled in a brush pile. According t...

July 17th, 2025 – 2:45 PMDavid Crowder – WRGA News –Students in both the Rome City and Floyd County School Systems head back to class on August 1.Both school systems are allowing tea...

July 17th, 2025 – 2:00 PMWRGA Staff Reports –(photo of the explosives sent out by the Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner’s office)The Floyd County Bomb Squad was forced to act qu...

July 16th, 2025 – 7:15 PMDavid Crowder – WRGA news –Construction of an arts amphitheater and exhibition space is underway at the grounds of the Sara Hightower Regional Library.Accord...

July 15th, 2025 - 5:00 PMFloyd County Jail Records -Two Rome men were booked into the Floyd County Jail Tuesday in connection with a stolen vehicle and the discovery of explosive devices. According to...

July 15th, 2025 – 6:45 PMDavid Crowder – WRGA News –Floyd County property owners who believe their assessed property value is incorrect have until this Friday to file a written appea...

July 15th, 2025 – 6:30 PMDavid Crowder – WRGA News –(Floyd County School buses, Photo by Ethan Garrett)The 2025-2026 School Year is just around the corner, and the Floyd County Schoo...

July 15th, 2025 – 6:25 PMWRGA Staff Reports –The Rome City Commission held a public hearing Monday evening on the proposed 2025 tax millage rates.The city's portion is set at 8.15 mills, a...

July 11:45 PMFloyd County Emergency Management –Drivers in southern Floyd County should be aware of possible delays this morning.Brice Station Road will be closed intermittently between 8 a.m. a...