Category Archives: Local News
Ice Storm Warning issued
Friday, January 23, 2026--1:00 p.m. -National Weather Service- The National Weather Service has issued an Ice Storm Warning for several for our area. The warning got Floyd, Gordon, Bartow, Polk, and P...
Jan 23, 2026
Latest on potential winter weather
Friday, January 23, 2026--7:30 a.m. -Staff reports- A Winter Storm Watch is in effect until Monday morning. Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total ice accumulations between a tenth of an inch and t...
Jan 22, 2026
GNTC announces finalists for 2026 GOAL Award
Thursday, January 22, 2026--11:15 a.m. -News Release- Three Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students have been selected as the college's finalists for the 2026 Georgia Occupational Award...
Jan 22, 2026
Georgia Power, Rome Public Works gearing up for a busy weekend
Thursday, January 22, 2026--11:00 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- With a chance of freezing rain and ice this weekend, Georgia Power crews are preparing. According to Melissa Free with Georgia Power, ...
Jan 22, 2026
Arrest reports for January 22
Thursday, January 22, 2026--10:20 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Report: Man entered residence, threatened homeowner A Silver Creek man has been arrested on felony warrants charging him with 1st-deg...
Jan 22, 2026
Floyd County Schools cancel Saturday activities
Thursday, January 22, 2026--7:45 a.m. -Floyd County Schools- Due to the potential threat of upcoming winter weather, all FCS activities are canceled on Saturday, January 24. At this time, make-up date...
Jan 22, 2026
Rome City Schools cancels Saturday activities
Thursday, January 22, 2026--7:40 a.m. -Rome City Schools- Out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our students, staff, and families, and in alignment with our Keeping School Safe initiative, ...
Jan 22, 2026
Rome City Schools Pre-K registration opens on Monday
Wednesday, January 21, 2026--2:45 p.m. -Rome City Schools- Rome City Schools is pleased to announce that Pre-Kindergarten registration will open on Monday, January 26, and close on Thursday, February ...
Jan 21, 2026
Winter Storm Watch issued for Friday evening through Monday morning
Thursday, January 22, 2026--8:30 a.m. -National Weather Service- The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch, in effect from Friday evening through Monday morning. Heavy mixed precipi...
Jan 21, 2026
Armuchee man charged with meth trafficking
Wednesday, January 21, 2026--11:45 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- An Armuchee man is facing drug trafficking charges after he was reportedly found with 28 grams of methamphetamine during the executi...
Jan 21, 2026
