Category Archives: Local News

[VIDEO] Groundbreaking held for pump track at Ridgeferry Park
Wednesday, February 18, 2026--12:50 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Work is underway on Rome's newest recreational amenity. A groundbreaking was held on Wednesday for a new pump track at Ridgeferry Pa...
David Crowder Feb 18, 2026

Expect traffic changes on Thursday during Trump visit
Wednesday, February 18, 2026--12:35 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- President Donald Trump is scheduled to be in Rome on Thursday for a couple of events. The presidentwill deliver remarks at Coosa Ste...
David Crowder Feb 18, 2026

Gordon-Floyd Development Authority meets Wednesday
Wednesday, February 18, 2026--7:40 a.m. -Staff reports- The Gordon-Floyd Joint Development is set to meet on Wednesday afternoon in Rome. The meeting will begin at 2 p.m. at the Rome-Floyd County Deve...
David Crowder Feb 18, 2026

One Man's Opinion, "Bridge Over Troubled Waters,"
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 -Bill Crane- In the world which most of us live in, bridge builders bring people and places together. They connect, solve problems and find solutions. In the more literal se...
Admin Feb 17, 2026

Atrium Health Floyd Congestive Heart Failure Clinic is improving Ken Jolly's quality of life
Tuesday, February 17, 2026--11:15 a.m. -News Release- Jolly began reciprocating, bringing donuts and candy made by his wife to the staff. "It got to where we loved them," he said. His care team and th...
David Crowder Feb 17, 2026

Arrest reports for February 17
Tuesday, February 17, 2026--11:15 a.m. Man accused of stealing $60,000 during robbery Charges have been filed in a reported robbery in Floyd County back on January 13. According to an arrest warrant: ...
David Crowder Feb 17, 2026

Wynston Sawyer named manager of the Rome Emperors
Tuesday, February 17, 2026--10:15 a.m. -News Release- The Atlanta Braves, in conjunction with the Rome Emperors, have announced the High-A coaching staff, which includes the 14th and newest manager of...
David Crowder Feb 17, 2026

GNTC is offering students immersive job readiness training via Virtual Reality
Tuesday, February 17, 2026--9:55 a.m. -News Release- Georgia Northwestern Technical College's (GNTC) Office of Career Services is offering students immersive job readiness training to prepare for toda...
David Crowder Feb 17, 2026

Groundbreaking for pump track at Ridgeferry Park on Wednesday
Tuesday, February 17, 2026--9:30 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The public is invited to a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Pump Track at Ridge Ferry Park. Attendees will gather at 10 a.m. in the ...
David Crowder Feb 17, 2026

Riverside/Ga. Loop 1 improvements moving forward
Monday, February 16, 2026--5:45 p.m. -City of Rome- Northwest Georgia Paving of Calhoun is the apparent low bidder for major intersection upgrades near AdventHealth Stadium in Rome. The project will i...
David Crowder Feb 16, 2026 Screenshot
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