Category Archives: Local News
FCSO adds three new names to Most Wanted list
Wednesday, March 18, 2026--9:45 a.m. -Floyd County Sheriff's Office- The Floyd County Sheriff's Office's warrant division has been busy finding individuals included on the Top 10 Most Wanted list. Mar...
Mar 18, 2026
Rome-Floyd Chamber now accepting Leadership Rome nominations, Emerge applications
Wednesday, March 18, 2026--9:30 a.m. -Staff reports- The Rome Floyd Chamber has opened nominations for Leadership Rome and is accepting applications for Emerge. Nominations for Leadership Rome, presen...
Mar 18, 2026
Ole Tymer BBQ at Five Points catches fire Tuesday night
Wednesday, March 18, 2026--8:55 a.m. -Staff reports- Fire damaged a popular Five Points restaurant on Tuesday night. According to the Rome-Floyd County Fire Department: At around 8:22 p.m., firefighte...
Mar 18, 2026
Bartow deputy involved in shooting on Tuesday
Tuesday, March 17, 2026--7:05 p.m. -WBHF Radio- An officer-involved shooting in Cartersville on Tuesday afternoon. A Bartow County Sheriff's Office deputy was involved in the shooting that occurred ne...
Mar 17, 2026
Development Authority of Floyd County meets on Thursday
Tuesday, March 17, 2026--12:40 p.m. -Staff reports- The Development Authority of Floyd County will hold its regular meeting this coming Friday at the Rome Floyd County Development Authority, located a...
Mar 17, 2026
Advocate Health offering $200K in scholarships
Tuesday, March 17, 2026--12:30 p.m. -News Release- Advocate Health will award $200,000 in scholarships to students pursuing education in health care and STEM-related fields, supporting the development...
Mar 17, 2026
Elevated Steel purchasing 37 acres in North Floyd Industrial Park
Tuesday, March 17, 2026--12:20 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Adairsville-based Elevated Steel and the Rome-Floyd County Development Authority have agreed on the purchase of land in the North Floyd I...
Mar 17, 2026
Arrest reports for March 17
Tuesday, March 17, 2026--11:10 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Two arrested for 2nd-degree child cruelty Two Fosters Bend Road residents are accused of failing to provide a safe and sanitary environm...
Mar 17, 2026
Local United Way launches community mediation program to strengthen conflict resolution
Tuesday, March 17, 2026--10:35 a.m. -News Release- United Way of Floyd, Polk & Chattooga has partnered with Rome Mediation Group to launch Community Mediation, a collaborative initiative designed ...
Mar 17, 2026
Berry's annual spring market this Saturday
Tuesday, March 17, 2026--10:30 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Berry College Student Enterprises will present its annual spring market this weekend. Find handmade jewelry, artwork, fresh produce, food...
Mar 17, 2026
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