Category Archives: Local News

Monday, January 19, 2026--10:20 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A Dallas, Georgia, man was booked into the Floyd County Jail late last week on charges of aggravated assault, reckless conduct, and pos...

Monday, January 19, 2026--10:15 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A 24-year-old Rome man was arrested Sunday at his Villamar Street home on a felony count of threat by extortion and harassing communica...

Monday, January 19, 2026--7:55 a.m. -Staff reports- The community is mourning the loss of John Pillsbury. Pillsbury served on the Board of Directors of the Rome Free Clinic and was a member of the Rom...

Sunday, January 18, 2026--5:30 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Rome and Floyd County's four-day Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration continues today with the Freedom March on Broad Street. Those who wan...

Sunday, January 18, 2026--5:15 p.m. -Staff reports- The next meeting of the Development Authority of Floyd County is scheduled for Tuesday, January 20 at 8:00 AM. That will be followed by the regular ...

Sunday, January 18, 2026--5:00 p.m. -News Release- Grammy award-winning Christian rapper Lecrae is the keynote speaker for Berry College's Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration on Monday (Jan. 19, 20...

Sunday, January 18, 2026--5:00 p.m. -Floyd County News Release- "History has shown us that courage can be contagious, and hope can take on a life of its own." -- Michelle Obama February is recognized ...

Sunday, January 18, 2026--4:50 p.m. -Staff reports- Firefighters responded to a residential fire that resulted in a double fatality on Saturday in Plainville. According to Gordon County Fire and Rescu...

Sunday, January 18, 2026--4:45 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Woman accused of stealing from elderly man A Rome woman has been jailed on charges of identity fraud, financial transaction card fraud, ...

Friday, January 16, 2026--11:45 a.m. -WBHF Radio- Georgia State Patrol troopers responded to a fatal three-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon in Adairsville. Troopers arrived at the scene around 12:50 p...