Category Archives: Local News

-Floyd County Sheriff's Office- With the recent arrest of Drake Ladon Keef in a fatal hit-and-run, another name has been added to the Floyd County Sheriff's Office's Most Wanted list. 41-year-old Matt...

-News Release- A recent University System of Georgia (USG) economic impact study revealed that graduates who earn a bachelor's degree from Georgia Highlands College (GHC) are projected to earn $1.4 mi...

-David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission has approved a rezoning request for a proposed 70-unit apartment complex on Martha Berry Highway in the Armuchee area. The property will change f...

-News Release- The Georgia's Rome Office of Tourism invites artists of all skill levels to participate in the 3rd Annual Plein Air Showcase of Georgia's Rome on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Held during ...

-Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with aggravated assault A homeless man has been arrested on a felony warrant charging him with aggravated assault. According to the warrant: 41-year-old Matthew...

-Staff reports- A man being sought in a hit-and-run on Chulio Road at Cole Road over the weekend is in custody. 32-year-old Drake Ladon Keef was taken into custody during a traffic stop in Taylorsvill...

-David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission has approved new regulations for data center projects. Data centers will be allowed only in the Heavy Industrial zoning district, and there are s...

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 -Bill Crane- As an American citizen, I increasingly feel the need to apologize to our many friends and neighbors across the globe, as if we have just completed a large holiday...

-Nolan Hiott, WRGA- At a meeting of the General Administration Committee on Tuesday, Doug Walker, past Rome Rotary President, spoke to the committee asking for permission to locate a recent project of...

-David Crowder, WRGA News- The City of Rome continues to look at funding avenues to repair or replace the South Broad Street Bridge, also known as the Charles Graves Bridge. According to Rome City Man...