Category Archives: Local News
Local 6-year-old Rome boy reaches national quarterfinals in Ranger Rick wildlife contest
-Staff reports- A 6-year-old from Rome is a quarter-finalist in the Ranger Rick, Jr. Ranger competition, a nationwide campaign supporting the National Wildlife Federation. Asher has reached the top 1%...
May 14, 2026
AdventHealth expands access to primary care to Cartersville with first Georgia Primary Care+ location
-News Release- Families in Cartersville now have a simple, convenient way to get everyday care close to home, with the opening of AdventHealth's first Primary Care+ location in Georgia. The new Primar...
May 14, 2026
Announcing the First Annual Coosa Valley Spring Fair
-News Release- The All-New Coosa Valley Spring Fair makes its debut at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds, May 22 - 31st. The Spring Fair will feature many of the rides, games, food, and attractions that yo...
May 14, 2026
Arrest reports for May 14
-Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with terroristic threats and acts A 21-year-old Rome man was arrested on Wednesday following a domestic altercation on East 14th Street. According to Floyd Coun...
May 14, 2026
Floyd County Elections receives national award
-News Release- Floyd County Elections has been nationally recognized for its voter education and communications initiatives. The Clearinghouse Awards, also known as the "Clearie" Awards, are presented...
May 13, 2026
Floyd County applies for GDOT LMIG Safety Grant
-David Crowder, WRGA News- Floyd County Commissioners have voted to approve a Local Maintenance Improvement Grant Program Safety Action Plan agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation. Fl...
May 13, 2026
Report: Teen discharged firearm while on school property
-Floyd County Jail records- A teen was arrested on Tuesday after he reportedly discharged a handgun while on the grounds of Armuchee High School on Martha Berry Highway. According to Floyd County Jail...
May 13, 2026
Arrest reports for May 13
-Floyd County Jail records- Warrant: Man let the battery in the electronic monitoring device go dead A Floyd County man was jailed on Tuesday and charged with interference with an electronic monitorin...
May 13, 2026
Deputy honored for his actions following a shooting in Coosa
-David Crowder, WRGA News- Floyd County Sheriff's Office Deputy Dennis Noles was recognized during Tuesday's Floyd County Commission meeting for going above and beyond the call of duty while respondin...
May 13, 2026
Change order for Historic Courthouse work approved
-David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission approved a change order for Quality Plus Services, Inc., in the amount of $168,800 for work at the Historic Courthouse and $20,000 additional con...
May 13, 2026
