Category Archives: Local News
John Smoltz Brings inspiring message to Shorter University President's Gala
Monday, December 8, 2025--10:00 a.m. -Shorter University- Shorter University celebrated a memorable evening of inspiration and generosity at its eighth annual President's Gala on Thursday, December 4....
Dec 08, 2025
Arrest reports for December 8
Monday, December 8, 2025--10:00 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Report: Woman pepper-sprayed man in the face A West Rome woman was jailed over the weekend on a felony aggravated assault charge follow...
Dec 08, 2025
Georgia drivers see some relief at the gas pump
Monday, December 8, 2025--9:55 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia's average price for a gallon of regular gas fell this week, offering some relief to drivers across the state. As of Monday, the statewide averag...
Dec 08, 2025
Floyd County Commission set to approve 2026 budget on Tuesday
Monday, December 8, 2025--9:45 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission is expected to adopt the fiscal year 2026 budget on Tuesday. The $81 million budget, which can be viewed on o...
Dec 08, 2025
Woman reports theft of cement pig statue
Sunday, December 7, 2025--2:30 p.m. -Rome Police Department report- A Rome woman recently reported the theft of a statue of a pig from her front porch in East Rome. According to a Rome Police Departme...
Dec 07, 2025
Floyd Healthcare Foundation receives funds from Georgia breast cancer license plate
Sunday, December 7, 2025--2:20 p.m. -News Release- Floyd Healthcare Foundation, an affiliate of Atrium Health Floyd, has been awarded $20,000 from the Georgia Breast Cancer License Plate Fund, a progr...
Dec 07, 2025
Portion of Floyd Springs Road to be closed starting Monday
Sunday, December 7, 2025--2:15 p.m. -Floyd County Public Works- Floyd Springs Road will be closed on Monday to replace a cross drain in the 2800 block. Detours have been set to move traffic around the...
Dec 07, 2025
[VIDEO] 2025 Lindale Christmas Parade
Sunday, December 7, 2025--1:50 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Lindale celebrated the start of the Christmas season on Saturday with the Pepperell band, floats, classic cars, motorcycles, and more. Th...
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Garden Lakes man charged with theft by receiving a stolen firearm
Sunday, December 7, 2025--12:45 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A Garden Lakes man was recently arrested on a felony warrant charging him with theft by receiving stolen property. According to the war...
Dec 07, 2025
Rome City Commission to discuss budget, personnel on Monday
Sunday, December 7, 2025--12:30 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The City of Rome's proposed fiscal year 2026 budgets are slated for a first reading on Monday. The general fund is a balanced budget wit...
Dec 07, 2025
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