Category Archives: Local News

Sunday, February 1, 2026--1:40 p.m. -Staff reports- Rome City Commissioners will discuss a number of issues during their annual planning retreat, which is coming up this week. The retreat will begin o...

Sunday, February 1, 2026--1:35 p.m. -Staff reports- Recreation is expected to be a main topic of discussion when the Rome-Floyd Joint Services Committee meets on Tuesday. The agenda includes a discuss...

Sunday, February 1, 2026--1:30 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of grooming a minor for sex A 66-year-old Lindale man has been arrested on charges of grooming a minor for sex, obscene inte...

Sunday, February 1, 2026--2:30 p.m. -Staff reports- Christian Hurd, one of the congressional candidates seeking to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene, has withdrawn from the race. Hurd released a statemen...

Sunday, February 1, 2026--1:25 p.m. -Staff reports- Qualifying concludes Monday for the District 53 seat in the Georgia State Senate. The Special Election will be held on March 10 in Catoosa, Chattoog...

Sunday, February 1, 2026--1:23 p.m. -News Release- Atrium Health Floyd will offer free blood pressure checks and heart education at two events this February in observation of American Heart Month: Fre...

Sunday, February 1, 2026--1:10 p.m. -Rome City Schools News Release- Rome City Schools' commitment to student success was on full display Thursday as district leaders and principals shared a comprehen...

Saturday, January 31, 2026--2:30 p.m. -National Weather Service- The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Cold Warning for our area. Dangerously cold wind chills ranging from as cold as 15 d...

Saturday, January 31, 2026--1:30 p.m. -Staff reports- "Avoid the area of Vinson Mtn Road, from Jackson Road to the Paulding County Line. The road is impassable at the time and is shut down until it is...

Friday, January 30, 2026--9:10 a.m. -Staff reports- Qualifying is underway for the District 53 seat in the Georgia State Senate. The Special Election will be held on March 10 in Catoosa, Chattooga, Da...