Category Archives: Local News

Wednesday, October 4, 2023–10:37 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Donnie Wayne PhelpsA 63-year-old Rome man was jailed Tuesday on charges of criminal attempt to commit aggravated child molestation...

Wednesday, October 4, 2023–10:14 a.m.-News Release-Berry College will host a solar eclipse viewing at 11 a.m. Oct. 14 at the Sara Hightower Regional Library.The solar eclipse viewing will b...

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Monday, October 2, 2023–10:14 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Warrant: Man struck, threatened police officerA 41-year-old Rome man was booked into the Floyd County Jail over the weekend on felony...

Monday, October 2, 2023–9:53 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Dravus Chaise Christian DupreeA Rome man is facing multiple charges in connection with a reported carjacking that occurred last week o...

Sunday, October 1, 2023–12:11 p.m.-Staff Reports-A Polk County jailer who was fired last month for violating policy was arrested Friday on three misdemeanor counts of improper sexual contact.&nb...

Sunday, October 1, 2023–10:45 a.m.David Crowder, WRGA News-As we get closer to the November 7 municipal elections, the public is being reminded about the different ways they can vote. City of Ro...

Sunday, October 1, 2023–10:19 a.m.-Georgia State Patrol-A Rome man and a Walker County teacher were killed in a two-vehicle crash in Chattooga County Friday.The wreck occurred on Highway 27 near...

Sunday, October 1, 2023–10:10 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Coosa Valley Fair marks the beginning of the fall season for residents across the region. The 2023 edition of the fair officially ...

Sunday, October 1, 2023–10:05 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Troy BrockFloyd County is looking at a new set of fire ordinances that aim to help protect firefighters and allow fire inspectors to b...