Category Archives: Local News

Wednesday, May 22, 2024–9:27 a.m.-News Release-Atrium Health Floyd will sponsor free colon and lung cancer screenings on Thursday, May 23, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Charles Hight Community Room...

Wednesday, May 22, 2024–9:13 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-It seems the price of everything is going up, and that includes the cost of housing inmates at the Floyd County Jail.The City of Rome c...

Tuesday, May 21, 2024–4:55 p.m.-John Bailey, Rome News-Tribune-This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestge...

Monday, May 20, 2024–6:30 a.m.-Staff reports-Four people were killed in a multi-vehicle crash on I-75 near Red Top Mountain Road Sunday evening.According to the Georgia State Patrol:Preliminary ...

Sunday, May 19, 2024–6:20 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Election Day is Tuesday, and early voting numbers suggest a light turnout.3,155 Floyd County residents voted in advance.1,844 voted at the...

Sunday, May 19, 2024–6:16 p.,m.-News Release-AdventHealth Redmond earned an "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in...

Sunday, May 19, 2024–6:11 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Floyd County Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, with an earlier start time.The caucus will start at 4 p.m. wi...

Sunday, May 19, 2024–6:00 p.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Report: Woman walking in roadway charged with meth possessionA homeless woman was arrested late last week after police said she was walki...

May 17th, 2024 – 2:15 PMEthan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter –<iframe loading="lazy" width="560" height="315" src=" tit...

Friday, May 17, 2024–9:07 a.m.-Floyd County Sheriff’s Office-Another one of Floyd County's "Most Wanted" is in custody.17-year-old Jaquarius Cornelius Woodard shot at a man on Reservo...