Category Archives: Local News

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 -Floyd County Jail records- A Rome man was jailed on Monday after he allegedly picked up a television and hit a family member in the head with it, causing the victim to see sta...

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 -Floyd County Jail records- The execution of a search warrant at a residence on Leafemore Road resulted in the arrest of two people on drug trafficking charges. According to Fl...

Tuesday, March 24, 2026--7:35 a.m. -Staff reports- As a result of the fire on Monday at the Historic Floyd County Courthouse, an order has been issued to close the new courthouse next door, along with...

Monday, March 23, 2026 -David Crowder, WRGA News- Rome and Floyd County lose a 134-year-old landmark. On Monday, the Historic Floyd County Courthouse was devastated by fire. According to Rome-Floyd Fi...

Monday, March 23, 2026 -Floyd County Jail records- Search warrant leads to drug, weapons arrest An Aragon man was booked into the Floyd County Jail over the weekend on multiple charges, including poss...

Monday, March 23, 2026 -News Release- Rome City Schools is pleased to announce that Brittany Little has been named the principal at Elm Street Elementary School, starting June 1, 2026. Mrs. Little was...

Monday, March 23, 2026--7:42 a.m. -AAA South- Filling up is getting more expensive again for Georgia drivers, as higher crude oil prices lead to another uptick at the pump. The average price for a gal...

Sunday, March 22, 2026 -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will consider a rezoning request for property on Albion Drive when it meets on Tuesday. The applicant is seeki...

Sunday, March 22, 2026 -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission will revisit a request for a Coin Operated Amusement Machine Waiver for a North Rome convenience store when it meets on Monda...

Sunday, March 22, 2026 -Staff reports- Last week, Ole Tymer BBQ, a longtime community restaurant that opened in 1984, was involved in an after-hours fire, leaving the building and all contents unsalva...