Category Archives: Local News
Floyd County marks 41 years of excellence in financial reporting
Wednesday, March 11, 2026--9:40 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Finance Department was recently awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Gov...
Mar 11, 2026
Gas prices continue to rise
Wednesday, March 11, 2026--9:30 a.m. -Staff reports- Georgia gas prices continue to rise, as the conflict in the Middle East continues and threats to the Strait of Hormuz, a major shipping lane. The s...
Mar 11, 2026
Rome High Principal Parke Wilkinson announces retirement
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 David Crowder, WRGA News- "I'd like to just take a point of privilege to make the announcement that the school board has approved Lisa Strack to be the new principal at West ...
Mar 11, 2026
Harris, Fuller headed to runoff for Congress
Tuesday, March 10, 2026--9:45 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Meanwhile, for the Georgia State Senate in District 53, Republican Lanny Thomas and Democrat Jack Zibluk were the top vote-getters, but ne...
Mar 10, 2026
Railroad crossing closures for Wednesday
Tuesday, March 10, 2026--8:10 p.m. -Floyd County Emergency Management- Railroad maintenance continues with numerous crossings impacted on Wednesday. They include the crossing at North Elm Street near ...
Mar 10, 2026
Election Returns - March 10 Special Election
Tuesday, March 10, 2026--9:30 p.m. -Staff reports- Democrat Shawn Harris and Republican Clay Fuller will face off in a runoff for the U.S. House of Representatives in District 14 on April 7, with the ...
Mar 10, 2026
Update: Child advocate jailed
Tuesday, March 10, 2026--10:55 a.m. -WBHF Radio- Authorities have arrested a 64-year-old former senior leader at Advocates for Children on 31 criminal charges. Scott Alan Sherwin of Rome now sits in t...
Mar 10, 2026
City Commission approves change to public participation
Tuesday, March 10, 2026--10:45 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission has approved a slight change to how it structures the public participation portion of its meetings. According to...
Mar 10, 2026
Coosa Valley Credit Union recognized among industry's best for award-winning member experience
Tuesday, March 10, 2026--10:35 a.m. -News Release- Coosa Valley Credit Union has been named a 2026 MemberXP Best of the Best Award winner, earning national recognition for delivering exceptional, data...
Mar 10, 2026
Jason Gamel named GNTC's 2026 Staff Member of the Year
Tuesday, March 10, 2026--10:35 a.m. -News Release- Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has named Jason Gamel, director of Recruitment at GNTC, as its 2026 Staff Member of the Year Award winn...
Mar 10, 2026
