Category Archives: Local News
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
County commission approves emergency allocation for relocation of Historic Courthouse operations
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission has approved an emergency allocation of $100,000 to support the temporary relocation of operations formerly housed in t...
Mar 25, 2026
Officials give update on the aftermath of Historic Courthouse fire
Tuesday, March 24, 2026- -David Crowder, WRGA News- As the fire marshal continues to investigate the cause of a fire that devastated the Historic Floyd County Courthouse on Monday, we are learning mor...
Mar 24, 2026
Arrest reports for March 24
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 -Floyd County Jail records- 71-year-old man charged with child molestation A 71-year-old Rome man has been arrested on charges of child molestation and enticing a child for ind...
Mar 24, 2026
Report: Man assaulted woman with a TV
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 -Floyd County Jail records- A Rome man was jailed on Monday after he allegedly picked up a television and hit a family member in the head with it, causing the victim to see sta...
Mar 24, 2026
Two charged with drug trafficking
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 -Floyd County Jail records- The execution of a search warrant at a residence on Leafemore Road resulted in the arrest of two people on drug trafficking charges. According to Fl...
Mar 24, 2026
New Floyd County courthouse closed today following fire at old courthouse on Monday
Tuesday, March 24, 2026--7:35 a.m. -Staff reports- As a result of the fire on Monday at the Historic Floyd County Courthouse, an order has been issued to close the new courthouse next door, along with...
Mar 24, 2026
[VIDEO] Historic Floyd County Courthouse devastated by fire on Monday
Monday, March 23, 2026 -David Crowder, WRGA News- Rome and Floyd County lose a 134-year-old landmark. On Monday, the Historic Floyd County Courthouse was devastated by fire. According to Rome-Floyd Fi...
Mar 23, 2026
[VIDEO] Historic Floyd County Courthouse fire
Monday, March 23, 2026 -Staff reports- From Floyd County Government: The Floyd County Historic Courthouse was evacuated after a fire was discovered in the building around 2:20 p.m. on Monday. All empl...
Mar 23, 2026
