Category Archives: Local News
Planning director gives data center update
-David Crowder, WRGA News- There continues to be a lot of discussion regarding data centers. Rome-Floyd County Planning Director Brice Wood gave an update during a recent joint development oversight c...
May 06, 2026
Planning commission meets on Thursday
-David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome-Floyd County Planning Commission will consider a rezoning request for a new townhome development in North Rome when it meets on Thursday. The applicant is seeking t...
May 06, 2026
Arrest reports for May 6
-Floyd County Jail records- Woman accused of leaving children home alone A Rome woman was arrested at her Lyons Drive residence on Tuesday and charged with two counts of 1st-degree cruelty to children...
May 06, 2026
Stabilization work on Historic Floyd County Courthouse continues
-David Crowder, WRGA News- Stabilization work continues on the Historic Floyd County Courthouse following the March 23 fire. The question on everyone's mind is....When will the streets around the cour...
May 06, 2026
Flood Watch issued, severe weather possible
-National Weather Service- A Flood Watch is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flo...
May 06, 2026
Lauren Simpson's cancer journey was filled with surprises, including pregnancy and a career change
-Atrium Health Floyd- David Simpson posted a picture of his wife, Lauren, to his Facebook page on Dec. 14, 2019. Lauren Simpson is walking down Broad Street in Rome, holding the hand of their daughter...
May 05, 2026
Chulio Road public meeting this Thursday
-Floyd County News Release- A public meeting for the Chulio Road improvement project will be held on Thursday, May 7, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at Pleasant Valley South Baptist Church, located at 702 Pl...
May 05, 2026
Former Cartersville High teacher sentenced to prison
-WBHF Radio- A former high school teacher pleads guilty to sexual exploitation of a child. Fifty-four-year-old Mark Russell Mathison appeared in Bartow Superior Court for a non-negotiated plea. He ple...
May 05, 2026
State tax refund checks going in the mail
-Georgia Department of Revenue- The State of Georgia has begun issuing the one-time, special tax refunds authorized by HB 1000 during the 2026 legislative session. The fourth such refund of its kind u...
May 05, 2026
Motorist tries to avoid possum, ends up in a ditch
-Floyd County Police Department report- A motorist was able to escape injury in a single-vehicle crash on Park Road off of Cave Spring Road. According to the Floyd County Police report: The driver of ...
May 05, 2026
