Category Archives: Local News
County Commission Honors Police Officers of the Year and Quarter
Wednesday, February 11, 2026--9:55 a.m. -Floyd County News Release- Floyd County commissioners recognized outstanding service and professionalism within the police department during its Tuesday meetin...
Feb 11, 2026
County appoves one-year stadium agreement with Diamond Baseball Holdings
Wednesday, February 11, 2026--9:45 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission has approved a single-season agreement for AdventHealth Stadium with Diamond Baseball Holdings, owner of ...
Feb 11, 2026
Dr. Eric Roberston named new Main principal
Wednesday, February 11, 2026--8:10 a.m. -Rome City Schools- Rome City Schools is pleased to announce that Dr. Eric Roberston has been named the principal at Main Elementary School. Dr. Rob has been se...
Feb 11, 2026
Congressional candidate forum held Tuesday
Wednesday, February 11, 2026--8:00 a.m. -Staff reports- It's a crowded field for the Special Election for Congress in the 14th District, and on Tuesday night, area residents got to hear from candidate...
Feb 11, 2026
City and county lift moratorium on gas stations, convenience stores
Tuesday, February 10, 2026--7:15 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Both the Rome City and Floyd County commissions have now lifted a moratorium on new convenience stores and gas stations following votes...
Feb 10, 2026
Arrest reports for February 10
Tuesday, February 10, 2026--5:45 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Warrant: Man took woman's vehicle and traded it for another vehicle A Rome man has been arrested on felony warrants, charging him with...
Feb 10, 2026
Congressional Special Election candidate forum on Tuesday
Monday, February 9, 2026--11:26 a.m. -Staff reports- Area residents have a chance to hear from candidates seeking to fill the 14th District seat in Congress, left vacant by the resignation of Marjorie...
Feb 10, 2026
Fatal house fire in Silver Creek
Tuesday, February 10, 2026--11:15 a.m. -Staff reports- On February 9, 2026, at approximately 11:47 a.m., the Rome-Floyd Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 1591 Old Rockmart Road...
Feb 10, 2026
Rome commission approves City of Civility pledge, approves mechanical fee schedule for building inspection department
Tuesday, February 10, 2026--9:10 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission has approved a City of Civility resolution. Since 2024, the city has been a participant in the Georgia Municip...
Feb 10, 2026
Cartersville house fire claims one life
Monday, February 9, 2026--11:50 a.m. -WBHF Radio- Tragedy struck early Sunday morning in Cartersville when a residential fire claimed one life. At 5:04 a.m., the Cartersville Fire Department, joined b...
Feb 09, 2026
