Category Archives: Local News
Georgia gas prices continue to fall
Monday, April 20, 2026 -AAA South- Georgia drivers are continuing to find relief at the pump this week as gas prices trend lower statewide. The steady decline comes despite ongoing global tensions, pr...
Apr 20, 2026
Floyd County Board of Education meets Monday
Monday, April 20, 2026 -David Crowder, WRGA News- A full agenda awaits the Floyd County Board of Education when it meets on Monday. The board will consider a quote from Ready or Not for theatrical aud...
Apr 20, 2026
Rome Alcohol Control Commission meets Monday
Monday, April 20, 2026 -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome Alcohol Control Commission is expected to revisit the issue of alcohol distance requirements when it meets on Monday. During its March meetin...
Apr 20, 2026
Rome celebrates Georgia Cities week
Monday, April 20, 2026 -City of Rome News Release- The City of Rome is excited to announce contests and community activities in celebration of Georgia Cities Week, taking place April 20-25, 2026. Spon...
Apr 20, 2026
Fatal shooting in North Rome
Sunday, April 19, 2026 -Rome Police Department- The Rome Police Department is asking for the public's assistance following a fatal shooting that occurred early Sunday morning on North Broad Street. On...
Apr 19, 2026
Arrest reports for April 17
Friday, April 17, 2026 -Floyd County Jail records- Report: Woman threatens to "unalive" man A Rome woman was arrested on Thursday on a felony count of terroristic threats and acts following an inciden...
Apr 17, 2026
Construction begins Monday on Fosters Bend Road
Friday, April 17, 2026 -News Release- A three-week construction project will begin Monday, limiting traffic to one lane on Foster Bend Road. Floyd County Public Works will begin replacing pipes along ...
Apr 17, 2026
Coosa Valley Credit Union earns 2026 Great Place To Work Certification™
Friday, April 17, 2026 -News Release- Coosa Valley Credit Union is proud to be Certified by Great Place To Work for the 4th consecutive year. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current em...
Apr 17, 2026
Cedric King named Rome High School Girls Basketball Coach
Friday, April 17, 2026 -News Release- Cedric King has been named the new head girls' basketball coach at Rome High School, bringing a proven record of success and nearly two decades of experience lead...
Apr 17, 2026
One Man's Opinion, "The Power in Shared Sacrifice,"
Thursday, April 16, 2026 -Bill Crane- I am hopeful and pray daily that this war with Iran will come to a lasting armistice soon. The odds of that happening in the near term-without any further nuclear...
Apr 17, 2026
