Category Archives: Local News
Backyard BBQ Bash returns in May
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 -News Release- Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation is excited to announce the return of the Backyard BBQ Bash, set to take place on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ridge ...
Apr 07, 2026
GNTC supports disabled veterans through education
Tuesday, April 7, 2026--12:40 p.m. -News Release- Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) announces it is accepting applications through April 30 for the summer term for a new state scholarship ...
Apr 07, 2026
Contract for Historic Courthouse awarded, 5th Avenue and Tribune Streets could be open in three weeks
Monday, April 6, 2026 -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission has approved a contract for the stabilization of the Historic Floyd County Courthouse following the March 23 fire, with hop...
Apr 06, 2026
Man charged with child molestation, aggravated sexual battery
Monday, April 6, 2026 -Floyd County Jail records- A Silver Creek man is accused of molesting a 13-year-old girl between January of 2024 and April 1 of this year at his Woodberry Drive apartment. Accor...
Apr 06, 2026
Arrest reports for April 6
Monday, April 6, 2026 -Floyd County Jail records- Woman charged with theft, criminal trespass A Rome woman has been arrested on a felony count of theft by taking (criminal attempt) and a misdemeanor c...
Apr 06, 2026
Man charged with drug trafficking
Monday, April 6, 2026 -Floyd County Jail records- A Rome man is facing a long list of drug-related charges following his arrest over the weekend. According to Floyd County Jail records: 37-year-old Gr...
Apr 06, 2026
Gas prices continue to rise
Monday, April 6, 2026--8:40 a.m. -AAA South- Ongoing fighting in the Middle East is driving oil prices higher, which is pushing gas prices up. However, Georgia's gas tax suspension is helping slow how...
Apr 06, 2026
[VIDEO] 2026 Wings Over North Georgia Air Show
Monday, April 6, 2026--8:30 a.m. -Staff reports- The Wings Over North Georgia Air Show delighted crowds at the Richard B. Russell Regional Airport on Friday and Saturday. The headline performers were ...
Apr 06, 2026
Floyd County Commission to discuss Historic Courthouse during a called meeting on Monday
Sunday, April 5, 2025 -Staff reports- The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will have a Special Called meeting on Monday at 11 a.m. in the Community Room, Suite 206 of the County Administration buil...
Apr 05, 2026
Man dies in brush fire in Gordon County
Sunday, April 5, 2026 -Staff reports- A man has died from injuries he sustained in a brush fire accident in Gordon County on Thursday of last week. The Gordon County Coroner's Office has identified th...
Apr 05, 2026
