-David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome-Floyd County Development Authority will discuss the Battey Business Center and other agenda items when it meets on Tuesday. Last week, it was announced that a data center project proposed for the complex, which is the former site of the Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital, had been w...

Report: Woman struck 75-year-old man over the head with a pipe A South Rome woman is accused of assaulting an elderly man at her Cotton Avenue residence. According to Floyd County Jail records: 44-year-old Audrey Denise Watkins hit the 75-year-old victim over the head with a pipe, splitting his head open. Watkins is ch...

-David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission will hold a called meeting on Tuesday to set the millage rate. The commission intends to propose a 2026 county government millage rate of 9.45 mills, the calculated rollback rate for the year. The proposed fire services millage rate is 1.875 mills, an increase from...

-AAA South- Georgia drivers are paying more at the pump this week as rising crude oil prices and uncertainty surrounding the war in the Middle East put upward pressure on gasoline prices. The average price for regular gasoline in Georgia is now $3.79 per gallon(subject to change overnight). "Georgia drivers are se...

-David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Board of Education is expected to approve the millage rate when it meets on Monday. The proposed rate is 16.75 mills, which is down from 16.818 mills. It would be the lowest millage rate the district has set since 2001. Also on Monday, the board will conduct a second reading ...

-Floyd County Jail records- Woman facing child cruelty charge North Rome woman has been arrested on a felony warrant charging her with 1st-degree cruelty to children. According to the warrant: 48-year-old Amanda Ellino Moore allowed a child to live in the home on North Broad Street in deplorable conditions. The child's...

-Staff reports- With the recent arrests of six people listed on the Floyd County Sheriff's Office's Ten Most Wanted list, some new names have been added. 47-year-old Joseph Byrd (pictured left) is being sought for armed robbery. And, 25-year-old Madison Williams (right) is wanted for 2nd-degree cruelty to children. Any...

-News Release- AdventHealth Medical Group Urology at Rome is now open, expanding access to urology care for patients across Northwest Georgia and making it easier to schedule an appointment close to home. The new practice is designed to help patients get answers, relief and timely care for common urologic concerns that...

-News Release- For nearly six decades, the Knights of Columbus of St. Mary's Catholic Church have crafted Rome's best barbecue for thousands of families with proceeds benefiting Northwest Georgia charities. This Labor Day, Sept. 7, the 58th edition returns to the Rome Civic Center with both take-out and dine-in availab...

-News Release- Open Sky Drone Light Shows is proud to announce a spectacular nighttime drone show in downtown Rome on Monday, August 17 at the Town Green, celebrating America's 250th anniversary and the vibrant spirit of the community. This free event is open to the public, inviting residents, visitors, families, and G...