Category Archives: Local News
Floyd County Commission meets Tuesday
Monday, February 23, 2026--9:30 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- February is African American History Month, and on Tuesday, the Floyd County Commission will recognize members of the community who have...
Feb 23, 2026
Georgia gas prices dip
Monday, February 23, 2026--9:10 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia drivers are getting some welcome relief at the pump this week. The state average has dipped to $2.69 a gallon, down from last week, with daytod...
Feb 23, 2026
AdventHealth set to open new medical office in Summerville
Monday, February 23, 2026--9:00 a.m. -News Release- AdventHealth Medical Group will hold a ribbon-cutting next week for its newest clinic in Chattooga County, AdventHealth Medical Group Primary Care &...
Feb 23, 2026
Georgia Power will host a community meeting regarding ash pond remediation at Plant Hammond
Sunday, February 22, 2026--1:10 p.m. -Georgia Power News Release- In accordance with state and federal rules, Georgia Power is holding a public meeting on March 24th, from 5:30 P.M to 7:30 P.M., at th...
Feb 22, 2026
Rome City Commission meets on Monday
Sunday, February 22, 2026--12:50 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- A slightly different format for Monday's Rome City Commission meeting. The pre-meeting caucus, which starts at 5 p.m., will only be 30 ...
Feb 22, 2026
Updated Unified Land Development Code set for committee presentations
Sunday, February 22, 2026--12:40 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- We are moving closer to having an updated Unified Land Development Code. The ULDC regulates the use of land, the location and use of bu...
Feb 22, 2026
Rome native returns with Thundebirds in April
Sunday, February 22, 2026--12:30 p.m. -News Release- Native son Eric Gordon, a U.S. Air Force master sergeant, returns to Rome in April for the Wings Over North Georgia Air Show. Gordon is the mainten...
Feb 22, 2026
Arrest reports for February 21
Saturday, February 21, 2026--2:30 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Two arrested on drug charges Two Rome residents were recently arrested at a location on Shorter Avenue on drug charges. According to ...
Feb 21, 2026
Community leader and cable industry pioneer Jon Oscher passes away at 93
Friday, February 20, 2026--11:20 p.m. -News Release- It is with great sadness that the family of Jon Oscher announces his passing on Thursday, February 19, 2026. A visionary entrepreneur, dedicated ph...
Feb 20, 2026
Pedestrian struck and killed on I-75
Friday, February 20, 2026--11:10 p.m. -WBHF Radio- A crash on Interstate 75 northbound in Bartow County claimed a life Thursday night when a tractor-trailer struck a pedestrian. Georgia State Patrol t...
Feb 20, 2026
