Category Archives: Local News
Cisco Networking Academy honors GNTC's Dr. Dwight Watt
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 -News Release- The Cisco Networking Academy has honored Dr. Dwight Watt, instructor of Computer Information Systems Technology at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC...
Apr 15, 2026
Students enjoy participating in bike ride to school
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 -News Release- The sun had yet to rise but that didn't stop a large crowd of Anna K. Davie Elementary students from lining up inside Banty Jones Park Friday morning April 3 in ...
Apr 14, 2026
Floyd County Commission approves renovation contract for former law enforcement center
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 -Floyd County News Release- The Floyd County Commission voted Tuesday evening to award the contract for Phase I of the renovation of the former Law Enforcement Center building ...
Apr 14, 2026
Hogg stepping down as Rome-Floyd Development Authority CEO
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 -Adam Carey, Rome News-Tribune- Spencer Hogg, president and CEO of the Rome-Floyd Development Authority, will be leaving his post at the end of the month. RFDA Board Chair Jimm...
Apr 14, 2026
Rome City Commission votes 5-2 to deny COAM waiver
Monday, April 13, 2026 -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission has denied a request for a waiver from Rome's coin-operated amusement machine ordinance. The Stop N Go at 400A Calhoun Avenue...
Apr 13, 2026
Arrest reports for April 13
Monday, April 13, 2026 -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with hijacking a motor vehicle A man from Durham, North Carolina, was arrested on Highway 140 on Sunday and charged with hijacking a moto...
Apr 13, 2026
Rome City School Board meets on Tuesday
Monday, April 13, 2026 -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome Board of Education will recognize several students and educators when it meets on Tuesday. The recognition includes the Young Georgia Authors...
Apr 13, 2026
Floyd County Commission to consider contract for law enforcement center renovation
Monday, April 13, 2026 -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will consider a bid for the phase I renovation of the former joint law enforcement center when it meets on Tue...
Apr 13, 2026
Georgia gas prices hold steady
Monday, April 13, 2026 -AAA South- Georgia gas prices are holding steady this week despite continued volatility in the Middle East. Ongoing fighting in the region has kept global oil markets on edge, ...
Apr 13, 2026
One of Floyd County's "Most Wanted" captured in Dalton
Sunday, April 12, 2026 -Floyd County Sheriff's Office- One of Floyd County's Most Wanted is in custody. According to Floyd County Jail records: 31-year-old James Alvin Cotton shot a man on Woodcreek W...
Apr 12, 2026
