Category Archives: Local News
Interview: Mercedes opens EV charging station in Calhoun
Monday, December 2, 2024–11:55 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Motorists can now charge up their electric vehicles while shopping at Buc-ees in Calhoun.Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging has just o...
Dec 02, 2024
Arrest reports for December 2
Monday, December 2, 2024–11:40 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Missouri man charged with fleeing or attempting to eludeA man from Stella, Missouri was booked into the Floyd County Jail Sunday aft...
Dec 02, 2024
Mohawk files PFAS suit against chemical companies
Sunday, December 1, 2024–4:53 p.m.-Staff reports-Calhoun-based Mohawk Industries has filed suit claiming they were kept in the dark regarding the risk of PFAS in products used to make carpet sta...
Dec 01, 2024
Reminder: Rome Christmas Parade starts at 7 p.m. Tuesday
Saturday, November 30, 2024–7:55 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Rome Christmas Parade is coming up on Tuesday.Thousands will line Broad Street to watch the parade which will take its traditio...
Nov 30, 2024
Floyd EMA looking for organizations to offer warming shelter space this winter
Saturday, November 30, 2024–4:00 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Floyd County Emergency Management is reaching out to local churches, civic organizations, and community centers that would be willi...
Nov 30, 2024
Clever engineering ensures that Atrium Health Floyd star will keep shining
Saturday, November 30, 2024–3:50 p.m.-News Release-It's not fancy or shiny - at least not in daylight hours, but when the assembly of about 70 feet of conduit and 64 feet of LED rope lighting is...
Nov 30, 2024
Teen arrested following stabbing
Saturday, November 30, 2024–3:30 p.m.-Floyd County Jail records-A Rome teen has been charged in a stabbing on Rising Fawn Trail early Friday.According to Floyd County Jail records:17-year-old Br...
Nov 30, 2024
Photos: 37th annjual Thanksgiving Day Love Feast
Saturday, November 30, 2023–2:35 p.m.=Photos by Rachel Hartdegen, Rome News-Tribune-This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be...
Nov 30, 2024
FCSO seeking wanted individual
Sarurday, November 30, 2024–2:00 p.m.-Floyd County Sherif’s Office-The Floyd County Sheriff's Office is actively searching for Herbert Shiflett, a 34-year-old white male. He should be cons...
Nov 30, 2024
Alabama man arrested in Rome on drug charges
Tuesday, November 26, 2024–12:20 p.m.-Floyd County Jail records-A traffic stop in North Rome ended with the arrest of a Centre, Alabama man on drug charges Monday.According to Floyd County Jail ...
Nov 26, 2024
