Category Archives: Local News
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
Gordon-Floyd Development Authority meets Wednesday
Wednesday, February 18, 2026--7:40 a.m. -Staff reports- The Gordon-Floyd Joint Development is set to meet on Wednesday afternoon in Rome. The meeting will begin at 2 p.m. at the Rome-Floyd County Deve...
Feb 18, 2026
One Man's Opinion, "Bridge Over Troubled Waters,"
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 -Bill Crane- In the world which most of us live in, bridge builders bring people and places together. They connect, solve problems and find solutions. In the more literal se...
Feb 17, 2026
Atrium Health Floyd Congestive Heart Failure Clinic is improving Ken Jolly's quality of life
Tuesday, February 17, 2026--11:15 a.m. -News Release- Jolly began reciprocating, bringing donuts and candy made by his wife to the staff. "It got to where we loved them," he said. His care team and th...
Feb 17, 2026
Arrest reports for February 17
Tuesday, February 17, 2026--11:15 a.m. Man accused of stealing $60,000 during robbery Charges have been filed in a reported robbery in Floyd County back on January 13. According to an arrest warrant: ...
Feb 17, 2026
Wynston Sawyer named manager of the Rome Emperors
Tuesday, February 17, 2026--10:15 a.m. -News Release- The Atlanta Braves, in conjunction with the Rome Emperors, have announced the High-A coaching staff, which includes the 14th and newest manager of...
Feb 17, 2026
GNTC is offering students immersive job readiness training via Virtual Reality
Tuesday, February 17, 2026--9:55 a.m. -News Release- Georgia Northwestern Technical College's (GNTC) Office of Career Services is offering students immersive job readiness training to prepare for toda...
Feb 17, 2026
Groundbreaking for pump track at Ridgeferry Park on Wednesday
Tuesday, February 17, 2026--9:30 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The public is invited to a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Pump Track at Ridge Ferry Park. Attendees will gather at 10 a.m. in the ...
Feb 17, 2026
