Category Archives: Local News

-Staff reports- The Atrium Health Floyd-Polk Foundation has awarded $1.3 million in Community Impact Grants. This is the third grant cycle, with the money being split between more than 50 nonprofit or...

-Georgia Power News Release- With new residents moving to the state and large energy users like data centers and manufacturers choosing Georgia, Georgia Power continues to work to ensure that growth b...

-Blood Assurance- Blood Assurance is facing an emergency need for blood donors, and they could really use your help. Donations have been down throughout the summer, but the situation is especially ser...

-Floyd County Jail records- The execution of a search warrant on Martha Berry Boulevard ended with the arrest of a West Rome man on drug charges. According to Floyd County Jail records: 53-year-old Ma...

-David Crowder, WRGA News- Both the Rome City Commission and Floyd County Commission have honored the Exchange Club of Rome with proclamations. The local exchange club was chartered in 1936 and has se...

-David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission has approved a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of an $8.1 million tax anticipation note. According to Floyd County Manager Jamie McC...

-Floyd County Jail records- Woman charged with aggravated assault A homeless woman is accused of assaulting another woman on Green and Gold Boulevard in North Rome early Thursday morning. According to...

-Nolan Hiott, WRGA- https://youtu.be/X7rPt0t6Pbw In a move to expand whole-person cancer care in Rome, AdventHealth has cut the ribbon on a new Cancer Pavilion next to the Emperors Stadium. On Wednesd...

82-year-old convicted sex offender arrested An 82-year-old North Rome man is accused of failing to comply with Georgia's Sex Offender Registry law. According to Floyd County Jail records: Antonio Manu...

-News Release- Rome City Schools has named Paris Kirby as the new head softball coach at Rome High School. Coach Kirby brings a strong playing background and coaching experience to the Lady Wolves sof...