Category Archives: Local News
Early voting continues
Friday, February 19, 2026--7:55 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Early voting for the March 10 Special Election to fill the 14th District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives continues. Voters wil...
Feb 19, 2026
[VIDEO] President Donald Trump visits Rome on Thursday
Thursday, February 19, 2026--7:52 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- President Donald Trump addressed affordability and the economy during a stop in Rome on Thursday. The president made remarks to...
Feb 19, 2026
Arrest reports for February 19
Thursday, February 19, 2026--10:20 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Assault suspect now charged with gang activity Additional charges have been filed against a South Rome man originally arrested late ...
Feb 19, 2026
Called Floyd County BOE meeting scheduled for Friday
Thursday, February 19, 2026--9:15 a.m. -Staff reports- The Floyd County Board of Education will consider changes in personnel and cafeteria upgrades at several schools when they meet on Friday morning...
Feb 19, 2026
NASCAR driver Erik Jones in Calhoun on Friday
Thursday, February 19, 2026--9:10 a.m. -AdventHealth Gordon- NASCAR returns to Atlanta this weekend, and one of the drivers will be in Calhoun on Friday. AdventHealth Gordon, the Calhoun-Gordon Counci...
Feb 19, 2026
Crawley named Floyd County Schools Transitional Academy Administrator
Thursday, February 19, 2026--9:00 a.m. -News Release- Floyd County Schools (FCS) is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Ian Crawley as the new Floyd County Transitional Academy (TA) Administrator...
Feb 19, 2026
New filings with Georgia Public Service Commission propose overall decrease in Georgia Power rates beginning in June
Wednesday, February 18, 2026--3:30 p.m. -Georgia Power News Release- Georgia Power has filed its expected Fuel Cost Recovery and Storm Cost Recovery cases with the Georgia Public Service Commission. T...
Feb 18, 2026
Olympic Bronze Medalist and Rockmart native, Brody Malone, to speak at Berry College
Wednesday, February 18, 2026--3:05 p.m. -Berry College News Release- Berry College will host Olympic gymnast and Rockmart native Brody Malone for the Cecil B. Wright III Integrity in Leadership Lectur...
Feb 18, 2026
[VIDEO] Groundbreaking held for pump track at Ridgeferry Park
Wednesday, February 18, 2026--12:50 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Work is underway on Rome's newest recreational amenity. A groundbreaking was held on Wednesday for a new pump track at Ridgeferry Pa...
Feb 18, 2026
Expect traffic changes on Thursday during Trump visit
Wednesday, February 18, 2026--12:35 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- President Donald Trump is scheduled to be in Rome on Thursday for a couple of events. The presidentwill deliver remarks at Coosa Ste...
Feb 18, 2026
