Category Archives: Local News
Two Rome High Students selected as Governor's Honors Program finalists
Thursday, March 26, 2026 -News Release- After a rigorous interview and testing process, Rome High School students Emerson Hunter and Noah Jennings have been selected as Governor's Honors Program Final...
Mar 26, 2026
[VIDEO] Floyd County Tax Office opens at joint law enforcement center
Thursday, March 26, 2026 -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Tax Commissioner, Tax Assessor, and Tag Office are all in their new home in the joint law enforcement center. The move was made nec...
Mar 26, 2026
Arrest reports for March 26
Thursday, March 26, 2026 -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with aggravated assault and battery A Shannon man is accused of assaulting a woman at his Barron Road home on Tuesday of this week. Acc...
Mar 26, 2026
Tax office reopens in former joint law enforcement center
Thursday, March 26, 2026 -Staff reports- The Floyd County Property Tax Office will be fully functional today at the former joint law enforcement center at 5 Government Plaza, directly across the stree...
Mar 26, 2026
Court operations to resume Thursday with temporary parking modifications following fire
Thursday, March 26, 2026 -News Release- Floyd County Superior Court, Juvenile Court, Magistrate Court, and Probate Court operations will reopen on Thursday, March 26. Members of the public may access ...
Mar 26, 2026
Firefighters respond to Winthrop Senior Care, building evacuated
Wednesday, March 26, 2026 -Staff reports- Firefighters were dispatched to a fire at Winthrop Senior Care on Highway 411 on Wednesday morning. The fire started in the attic of the apartments and was qu...
Mar 25, 2026
[VIDEO] Firefighters honored for their efforts during Historic Floyd County Courthouse Fire
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 -Photos and video from Floyd County Government- The Floyd County Commission honored firefighters on Tuesday for their efforts in battling the blaze that caused extensive dama...
Mar 25, 2026
Arrest reports for March 25
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 -Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of assaulting, threatening woman A Rome man was arrested at his Surrey Trail home on Tuesday and charged with aggravated assault, terr...
Mar 25, 2026
Teacher arrested for vaping at Rome Middle School
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 -Staff reports- A teacher was arrested at Rome Middle School on Monday on a felony count of possession of a Schedule I controlled substance. According to a Rome Police Depart...
Mar 25, 2026
Floyd County Judicial Center to remain closed on Wednesday, set to reopen on Thursday
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 -Staff reports- The order to close the Floyd County Judicial Center has been extended. The new courthouse will be closed on Wednesday, but it is expected to reopen on Thursda...
Mar 25, 2026
