Category Archives: Local News
[VIDEO] Area residents march to remember Martin Luther King Jr.
Monday, January 19, 2026--1:20 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- On Monday, Rome and Floyd County residents gathered in Downtown Rome to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. durin...
Jan 19, 2026
One Man's Opinion, "Allies, Adversaries & Assets,"
Monday, January 19, 2026 -Bill Crane- As a young man, I was blessed to have a grandmother who took an interest in my education. Mary L. Crane read almost constantly. Her office and home were covered w...
Jan 19, 2026
Floyd County Board of Elections to consider Garden Lakes precinct boundary change on Tuesday
Monday, January 19, 2026--10:30 a.m. -Staff reports- The Floyd County Board of Elections will meet on Tuesday and will hold a final public comment session and vote on the proposed change to the Garden...
Jan 19, 2026
Arrest reports for January 19
Monday, January 19, 2026--10:20 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Report: Man entered residence without permission A North Rome man has been arrested on charges of 1st-degree burglary and criminal tres...
Jan 19, 2026
Man charged in shooting incident at apartment
Monday, January 19, 2026--10:20 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A Dallas, Georgia, man was booked into the Floyd County Jail late last week on charges of aggravated assault, reckless conduct, and pos...
Jan 19, 2026
Rome man accused of extorting money using threats
Monday, January 19, 2026--10:15 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A 24-year-old Rome man was arrested Sunday at his Villamar Street home on a felony count of threat by extortion and harassing communica...
Jan 19, 2026
Community leader and volunteer John Pillsbury has died
Monday, January 19, 2026--7:55 a.m. -Staff reports- The community is mourning the loss of John Pillsbury. Pillsbury served on the Board of Directors of the Rome Free Clinic and was a member of the Rom...
Jan 19, 2026
Local King Weekend continues on Monday with the Freedom March
Sunday, January 18, 2026--5:30 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Rome and Floyd County's four-day Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration continues today with the Freedom March on Broad Street. Those who wan...
Jan 18, 2026
Rome-Floyd Development Authority and Development Authority of Floyd County to meet on Tuesday
Sunday, January 18, 2026--5:15 p.m. -Staff reports- The next meeting of the Development Authority of Floyd County is scheduled for Tuesday, January 20 at 8:00 AM. That will be followed by the regular ...
Jan 18, 2026
King Day celebration at Berry College
Sunday, January 18, 2026--5:00 p.m. -News Release- Grammy award-winning Christian rapper Lecrae is the keynote speaker for Berry College's Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration on Monday (Jan. 19, 20...
Jan 18, 2026
