Category Archives: Local News
“Jane’s Walk” scheduled for Saturday in South Rome
Thursday, May 2, 2024–1:35 p.m.-News Release-The community is invited to Join TRED and the Rome-Floyd Planning Department for the annual "Jane's Walk" on Saturday morning. Participants will...
May 02, 2024
Rome Area Prayer Breakfast held Thursday
Thursday, May 2, 2024–1:26 p.m.-Staff reports-Thursday was the National Day of Prayer, and area residents gathered at the Forum River Center for the 2024 Rome Area Prayer Breakfast.Drs. Paul and...
May 02, 2024
RoFlo Fest Saturday in Downtown Rome
Thursday, May 2, 2024–8:30 a.m.-Staff reports-There will be plenty of things to do in Downtown Rome on Saturday during the 2024 edition of RoFlo Fest.The event, which is from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m...
May 02, 2024
Portion of Turner McCall Boulevard to be closed nightly starting May 6
Tuesday, April 30, 2024–11:15 a.m.-Staff reports-You may have noticed the message boards that have been set out in a couple of areas announcing the closure of a portion of Turner McCall Boulevar...
Apr 30, 2024
Floyd County residents have shelled out over $100 million on gaming machines
Tuesday, April 30, 2024–8:13 a.m.-Adam Carey, Rome News-Tribune-This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestg...
Apr 30, 2024
Man killed in Taylor’s Ridge crash Monday
Monday, April 29, 2024–7:20 p.m.-WZQZ Radio-An Alabama man was killed in a three-vehicle wreck Monday evening on Taylor's Ridge in Chattooga County.The crash is under investigation by the Georgi...
Apr 29, 2024
Woman arrested during drug bust in Garden Lakes
Monday, April 29, 2024–7:17 p.m.-Floyd County Jail records-A 35-year-old Garden Lakes woman was jailed Saturday on charges of possession of marijuana, possession of marijuana with the intent to ...
Apr 29, 2024
Arrest reports for April 29
Monday, April 29, 2024–7:06 p.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Warrant: Man received money to haul lumber, but never did the workA Coosa man has been arrested on a felony warrant charging him with t...
Apr 29, 2024
Floyd County Commission to hold called meeting Tuesday
Monday, April 29, 2024–7:00 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will meet on Tuesday for a special called meeting to recognize several long-time employees....
Apr 29, 2024
Early voting starts Monday
Sunday, April 28, 204–8:42 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-In-person advance voting for the May 21 primary election begins Monday.Floyd County residents can cast ballots between the hours of 7:30 ...
Apr 28, 2024
