Category Archives: Local News

-News Release- The chairman of Chick-fil-A, Inc. and Berry College Trustee Emeritus Dan Cathy will be the speaker for the Class of 2026 Commencement Celebration on May 9 at Valhalla Stadium. Berry wil...

-News Release- Floyd County was recently recognized with a 2026 Georgia County Excellence Award for its Rubber-Modified Asphalt Initiative. Hosted jointly by the Association County Commissioners of Ge...

-Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with possession of cocaine An East Rome man was arrested on drug charges during a traffic stop for an improper lane change on Second Avenue at West First Street...

-Nolan Hiott, WRGA- https://youtu.be/EblWk-jbsiE In this feature story Selena Tilly, Director of the Rome Area History Center, discusses the history of the invisible boogeyman of the City of Rome, the...

-David Crowder, WRGA News- Early voting continues for the May 19 General Election primaries, and Floyd County voters will have a chance to cast their ballots on Saturday. The elections office on East ...

-Staff reports- It'll be a great weekend for those who like barbecue and bacon. Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation will hold its Backyard BBQ Bash at Ridgeferry Park on Saturday. Come out for a must-see ...

-Floyd County Jail records- Five people were arrested at a residence on Whitehead Street on Tuesday. According to Floyd County Jail records: Rome-Floyd Metro Task Force officers found over an ounce of...

-Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with aggravated assault A Lindale man is accused of assaulting a woman on Burnett Ferry Road in West Rome on April 9. According to an arrest warrant and Floyd C...

-Floyd County Jail records- A Coosa man has been arrested in a shooting that occurred on Wednesday at an apartment on North Avery Road. According to Floyd County Jail records: 27-year-old Malik Tray Q...

-Staff reports- AdventHealth Redmond is receiving $934,000 in federal funds that will be used to launch the Northwest Georgia Rural Initiative for Transportation. The initiative aims to provide non-em...