Category Archives: Local News
Arrest reports for February 25
Wednesday, February 25, 2026--11:10 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with trafficking, selling meth Felony drug charges have been filed against a 41-year-old East Rome man. According to Fl...
Feb 25, 2026
Historic courthouse renovations underway
Wednesday, February 25, 2026--9:50 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Exterior renovations are underway at the historic courthouse downtown. Floyd County Manager Jamie McCord recently gave an update. "Mi...
Feb 25, 2026
Ribbon-cutting held for new DDS building
Wednesday, February 25, 2026--9:45 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Although it has been open for a couple of weeks, the new Georgia Department of Driver's Services building was officially dedicated ea...
Feb 25, 2026
GNTC students excel at 2026 SkillsUSA Georgia competition
Wednesday, February 25, 2026--8:45 a.m. -News Release- Listed below are the gold, silver, and bronze medalists, including the students' names, competition, and city of residence. Team competitions are...
Feb 25, 2026
Floyd County celebrates African-American History Month honorees
Wednesday, February 25, 2026--8:30 a.m. -News Release- Honoring the leadership of three women through their lasting contributions to education, civic engagement, advocacy, and historic preservation, t...
Feb 25, 2026
All Rome City Schools earn seal of preparedness
Tuesday, February 24, 2026--6:30 p.m. -News Release- For the second consecutive year, all eight Rome City Schools have been honored as Ready Georgia Seal of Preparedness schools. The district is one o...
Feb 24, 2026
Woman dies after being hit by a train on Tuesday
Tuesday, February 26, 2026--10:10 a.m. -Staff reports- Additional information has been released regarding a pedestrian who was struck and killed by a train off of Second Avenue on Tuesday afternoon. A...
Feb 24, 2026
One Man's Opinion, "Outstanding Georgia Peach Finds Olympic Gold in Reach,"
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 -Bill Crane- The first Olympics I specifically remember were the 1972 Summer Games in Munich, Germany. The swimming medals and records of American Mark Spitz (7 Gold Medals)...
Feb 24, 2026
KC & The Sunshine Band coming to Rome in June
Tuesday, February 24, 2026--11:30 a.m. -News Release- Six String Southern Productions and Forum River Center are thrilled to announce KC & The Sunshine Band to bring "Get Lifted World Tour 2026" t...
Feb 24, 2026
Rome City Commission expresses support for bill to outlaw kratom
Tuesday, February 24, 2026--11:15 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission has approved a resolution in support of proposed state legislation that would outlaw kratom. House Bill 968 w...
Feb 24, 2026
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