Category Archives: Local News
County commission approves Mango Road contract
-David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission has approved a bid for roadway-design engineering for the Mango Road improvement project to Southern Engineering and Surveying, Inc. The contract...
May 13, 2026
Rome City Schools names Dr. Christy Epps Principal at Rome High School
-News Release- The Rome City Schools Board of Education approved the hiring of Dr. Christy Epps as the new Rome High School Principal at the board meeting this morning. Dr. Epps brings a proven track ...
May 12, 2026
Man arrested in stabbing outside of Cartersville bar
-WBHF Radio- 24-year-old Jeremiah Keith Lambert is in custody after Cartersville police say he stabbed a man multiple times outside The Local Bar and Grill early Sunday morning. Officers responded to ...
May 12, 2026
Arrest reports for May 12
-Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of burglarizing Glenwood home An arrest has been made in a burglary that occurred back on April 25 on Cordle Drive. According to an arrest warrant and Floyd Cou...
May 12, 2026
Back to School: 81-year-old Vietnam Veteran to graduate from Georgia Highlands College
-News Release- At 81 years old, Vietnam veteran Charlie Whaley is proving that it is never too late to pursue a dream. This spring, Whaley will graduate from Georgia Highlands College (GHC) with an As...
May 12, 2026
Peace Officers Memorial Day this Friday, Rome-Floyd Memorial Service set for May 22
-David Crowder, WRGA News- This is National Peace Officers Memorial Week, a time to remember officers who have died in the line of duty. In conjunction with the national observance, this Friday has be...
May 12, 2026
Community gets Second Avenue update
-David Crowder, WRGA News- The Second Avenue widening project has been at a standstill for several weeks due to a number of unforeseen delays, but work could start back up in about a month and a half....
May 11, 2026
Reminder.....Railroad crossing on Riverside Parkway to be closed on Tuesday
-Staff reports- This traffic reminder......Norfolk Southern will close the railroad crossing on Riverside Parkway beginning Tuesday at 7 a.m. as it continues its maintenance project in the area. This ...
May 11, 2026
Georgia gas prices spike
-AAA South- Gas prices in Georgia remain high, continuing to put pressure on drivers already dealing with rising costs in other areas. The average price for regular gas statewide is now $4.05 per gall...
May 11, 2026
Floyd County Commission expected to award bid for Mango Road project on Tuesday
-David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will meet on Tuesday at the County Administration building located at 12 East 4th Avenue in Rome. The Caucus will begin at 4:00 p.m. ...
May 11, 2026
