Category Archives: Local News
Meeting to discuss updated downtown sidewalk ordinance set for February 26
Tuesday, January 27, 2026--9:20 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission, at the request of the Rome Downtown Development Authority, has delayed a vote on an updated downtown sidewalk ...
Jan 27, 2026
Authorities seeking man wanted in October murder on Woodcreek Way
Tuesday, January 27, 2026--9:00 a.m. -Staff reports- James Cotton (age 31) Aggravated Assault Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon Giving False Name & Date of Birth to Law Enforcement The ...
Jan 27, 2026
Rome City Commission approves new regulations for gas stations, convenience stores
Monday, January 26, 2026--8:20 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission has approved new gas station and convenience store regulations. A moratorium has been in place since late last y...
Jan 26, 2026
Georgia gas prices rise by six cents
Monday, January 26, 2026--10:40 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia drivers are paying a bit more at the pump as severe winter weather disrupts energy production nationwide. The state average rose by six cents t...
Jan 26, 2026
Arrest reports for January 26
Monday, January 26, 2026--10:40 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with aggravated animal cruelty A Marietta man was booked into the Floyd County Jail over the weekend on four felony counts ...
Jan 26, 2026
Man charged with child grooming, other offenses
Monday, January 26, 2026--10:35 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A Bowdon man is facing a felony charge of grooming a minor following his arrest over the weekend. According to an arrest warrant and Fl...
Jan 26, 2026
Floyd County Commission meets Tuesday
Monday, January 26, 2026--10:30 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission is expected to conduct a public hearing and vote on new gas station and convenience store regulations when i...
Jan 26, 2026
Salvation Army seeking volunteers to help with warming center
Monday, January 26, 2026--10:15 a.m. -Staff reports- The Salvation Army wants to continue its expanded operation by offering a warming center, and they are seeking volunteers to help. They are seeking...
Jan 26, 2026
One Man's Opinion, "ICE Is NOT Nice,"
Monday, January 26, 2026 -Bill Crane- Thankfully warm, dry and at home this weekend as a winter storm threatened trees, limbs and power lines across much of our nation. At least in our neck of the woo...
Jan 26, 2026
Floyd County road conditions
Monday, January 26, 2026--7:50 a.m. -Floyd County E-911- There are reports of scattered black ice across Floyd County this morning. If you are out on the roadways, please use caution. Give plenty of s...
Jan 26, 2026
