Category Archives: Local News
Cold Weather Advisory in effect
Sunday, December 14, 2025--6:15 p.m. -National Weather Service- A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect until 8 AM on Monday for much of the state, including Northwest Georgia. Very cold wind chills as l...
7h ago
Rome City Commission to consider 2026 budgets, other agenda items on Monday
Sunday, December 14, 2025--5:50 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission is expected to approve the fiscal year 2026 budgets at its meeting on Monday. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. a...
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Floyd County Board of Education meets Monday
Sunday, December 14, 2025--5:45 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Board of Education will recognize exemplary students and employees when it meets on Monday. They include: QuestBridge S...
7h ago
Man accused of fleeing from police
Sunday, December 14, 2025--5:40 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- An Armuchee man who reportedly fled from police back on November 30 was taken into custody late last week. According to an arrest warra...
8h ago
Heart of the Community honorees announced
Sunday, December 14, 2025--5:30 p.m. -Heart of the Community- On Saturday, February 28, 2026, eight of Rome's "unsung heroes" will be honored at the Heart of the Community Foundation Awards of Honor b...
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Emergency Need: Blood Assurance calls for donors after surge in trauma cases
Friday, December 12, 2025--7:00 p.m. -News Release- Blood Assurance is facing an emergency need for donations after a sudden spike in trauma cases across the region. The increase in emergency situatio...
Dec 12, 2025
Contract awarded for Historic Courthouse renovations
Thursday, December 11, 2025--11:00 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission has awarded a bid for renovations to the exterior of the Historic Floyd County Courthouse. The contract w...
Dec 11, 2025
Woman arrested for aggravated battery
Thursday, December 11, 2025--10:45 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A South Rome woman was arrested on Wednesday at her Branham Avenue apartment on a felony count of aggravated battery. According to F...
Dec 11, 2025
Stay safe this sick season: Ways you can help prevent the spread of illness
Thursday, December 11, 2025--10:45 a.m. -Atrium Health Floyd News Release- As respiratory illnesses rise, Atrium Health Floyd is urging everyone to take steps to protect themselves and those around th...
Dec 11, 2025
Troyanna Foster named GNTC's 2026 Adult Education Teacher of the Year
Thursday, December 11, 2025--10:35 a.m. -News Release- Troyanna "Troy" Foster, Adult Basic Education (ABE) instructor for Adult Education in Floyd County, was named Georgia Northwestern Technical Coll...
Dec 11, 2025
