Category Archives: Local News
GDOT awards resurfacing contract for Highway 293
-GDOT News Release- The Georgia Department of Transportation has awarded a contract for a paving project on State Route 293 in Bartow County. The project includes 4.6 miles of milling, plant mix resur...
Apr 22, 2026
Rome Middle School ribbon-cutting set for April 28
-Staff reports- A date has been set for a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the opening of the new Rome Middle School. The ceremony will be held at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, at the campus located at 200 ...
Apr 22, 2026
Arrest reports for April 21
-Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of breaking into apartment, terrorizing woman and child An Atlanta man is facing multiple charges, including 1st-degree burglary, aggravated stalking, and 1st-d...
Apr 21, 2026
Man accused of molesting a child over four years
-Floyd County Jail records- A Texas Valley man was jailed on Tuesday and charged with child molestation, sexual battery, criminal trespass, and two counts of terroristic threats and acts. According to...
Apr 21, 2026
New Cave Spring city manager starts job
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 -City of Cave Spring- The City of Cave Spring kicked off Georgia Cities Week on Monday by welcoming its new city manager to his first day on the job. Stephen Walker brings a co...
Apr 21, 2026
"Unearth the Story of Floyd County" student writing contest announced
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 -News Release- The City of Rome is excited to announce a new contest during Georgia Cities Week, an opportunity to celebrate what makes Rome special. Students across Rome and F...
Apr 21, 2026
City of Rome celebrating America's 250 Birthday
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 -News Release- The City of Rome invites the community to take part in America250, a nationwide, bipartisan initiative commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States. ...
Apr 21, 2026
Rome Alcohol Control Commission discusses North Rome shooting
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 -Nolan Hiott, WRGA- Rome Police continue their investigation into a fatal shooting early Sunday morning on North Broad Street. The shooting has gotten the attention of the Rome...
Apr 21, 2026
Rome-Floyd Development Authority meets on Tuesday
Monday, April 20, 2026 -Staff reports- On Monday, the Rome-Floyd County Development Authority will hold its first meeting since the announced resignation of CEO Spencer Hogg. Hogg announced recently t...
Apr 20, 2026
Arrest reports for April 20
Monday, April 20, 2026 -Floyd County Jail records- Man arrested following domestic altercation in Coosa A Coosa man was jailed on Sunday and charged with aggravated assault, false imprisonment, simple...
Apr 20, 2026
