Category Archives: Local News
Three arrested on drug charges
Monday, March 16, 2026--10:15 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Three people were arrested on drug charges following the execution of a search warrant at a home on Branham Avenue over the weekend. Acco...
Mar 16, 2026
Gas prices up another 29 cents from last week
Monday, March 16, 2026--8:40 a.m. -AAA South- Spring Break travel demand, paired with rising crude oil prices, is continuing to push gas prices higher across the state. The average price for a gallon ...
Mar 16, 2026
Freeze Warning in effect for Monday night into Tuesday morning
Monday, March 16, 2026--8:35 a.m. -National Weather Service- The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning in effect from 11 p.m. on Monday until 10 a.m. on Tuesday. The warning area does i...
Mar 16, 2026
Railroad crossing closures scheduled for Monday and Tuesday
Sunday, March 15, 2026--6:30 p.m. -Staff reports- Railroad maintenance will continue this week. Darlington Drive at the crossing near the old cattle barn will remain closed overnight, while Maple Road...
Mar 15, 2026
[Photos] 2026 Leprechaun-a-Thon
Sunday, March 15, 2026--5:55 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Fun, foam, and plenty of green in Downtown Rome on Saturday during the 10th annual Leprechaun-a-Thon 5K and Health Walk, presented by Atriu...
Mar 15, 2026
Arrest reports for March 15
Sunday, March 15, 2026--3:30 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with aggravated assault, reckless conduct A West Rome man is accused of discharging a firearm during an argument on Edgewood A...
Mar 15, 2026
Murder, robbery suspect lodged in the Floyd County Jail
Sunday, March 15, 2026--3:30 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A West Rome man remains in the Floyd County Jail without bond on charges of felony murder and robbery. The charges against 21-year-old Bra...
Mar 15, 2026
Severe weather possible tonight into Monday, Freeze Warning for Monday night
Sunday, March 15, 2026--3:00 p.m. -National Weather Service- Confidence continues to increase that we will see severe weather late tonight for North and west Georgia. and continuing into Central and E...
Mar 15, 2026
Mount Berry Trailhead Park now officially open
Thursday, March 12, 2026--5:00 p.m. -Staff reports- A ribbon-cutting was held Thursday for the new Mount Berry Trailhead Park. The park is located at the Mount Berry Trailhead on the AdventHealth ECO ...
Mar 12, 2026
Leprechaun-a-Thon, Babe's Bayou St. Paddy's Day concert highlight weekend events in Rome
Thursday, March 12, 2026--11:10 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- St. Patrick's Day isn't until Tuesday, but Rome will celebrate early on Saturday with a couple of big events. "Everybody is welcome to j...
Mar 12, 2026
