Arrest reports for November 11
-Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with aggravated stalking, possession of cocaine A Garden Lakes man has been arrested on charges of Aggravated stalking, tampering with evidence, possession of cocaine, and obstruction of officers. According to an arrest warrant and Floyd County Jail records: 45-year-old Zakelvis ...
Nov 11, 2026
Floyd County Commission honors FCPD Captain Greg Dobbins
-David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission took time during their Tuesday meeting to recognize a veteran police officer, Captain Greg Dobbins, for his recent accomplishment. "The Floyd County Police Department is proud to recognize Captain Greg Dobbins for completing the chief executive officer trainin...
Nov 11, 2026
AdventHealth opens new Neurosurgery and Neurointervention Clinic at Cartersville
-News Release- AdventHealth is expanding access to specialized neurological care in Northwest Georgia with the opening of AdventHealth Medical Group Neurosurgery and Neurointervention at Cartersville, which opened on Nov. 8. Located inside AdventHealth Medical Group Family and Internal Medicine at Medical Drive, the ne...
Nov 11, 2026
Rome High head football coach released from his contract
-Rome City Schools- The Rome City Schools Board of Education approved the release of Coach Bill Stewart from his contract and head football coaching duties at its November 10, 2026, meeting. Rome City Schools appreciates Coach Stewart's time, dedication, and service to our student-athletes and the Rome High School foot...
Nov 11, 2026
Man accused of making threats
-Floyd County Jail records- A Rome man is facing two counts of felony terroristic threats and acts following his arrest on Monday. According to an arrest warrant and Floyd County Jail records: 55-year-old Willie Joe Robert Heath ripped a metal screen door off the frame and forced his way into a residence on Williamson ...
Nov 10, 2026
Flu Vaccination: The Best Protection Against the Flu
-News Release- The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) urges Georgians to get vaccinated against the flu now. With Thanksgiving just two weeks away, you still have time to protect yourself, your family, and your friends. "The single most effective way to prevent the flu is the flu vaccine. Everyone over the ...
Nov 10, 2026
Rome City Manager gives Second Avenue update
-David Crowder, WRGA News- Rome City Commissioners got an update on the Second Avenue widening project on Tuesday. The project, which got underway in the summer of 2024, had an original completion date of October of this year, but there have been delays, mostly due to sewer mains that were in a location that may not ha...
Nov 10, 2026
Rome City Commission approves City of Ethics recertification resolution
-David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission has approved the Georgia Municipal Association's City of Ethics recertification. The initial resolution to become a certified City of Ethics and the first city ethics ordinance were adopted back in 2000. "It was later demanded in 2008 and then completely replaced...
Nov 10, 2026
Rome City Commission delays action on TAD funding request
-David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission has tabled tax allocation district funding for a new residential development on 37.9 acres on Match Point Way, between the Armuchee Connector and Old Dalton Road. RNG Investments, LLC has submitted plans for 240 multifamily units and 120 townhomes near a large tennis ...
Nov 9, 2026
Rome City School Board meets on Tuesday
-Staff reports- The Rome City School Board will tackle a number of agenda items when it meets on Tuesday. The board will recognize recipients of the Science Move the Needle Award, REACH Scholars, Exemplary Academic Coaches, and participants in the Albertville Band Competition. West Central Elementary School will be fea...
Nov 9, 2026



