Category Archives: Local News
One killed in Bartow County Crash
Thursday, March 12, 2026--11:00 a.m. -Staff reports- One person was killed in a crash on Highway 411 (GA. 61) in Bartow County between Pine Log and Fairmount on Thursday afternoon. According to the Ge...
Mar 12, 2026
Blood donations urgently needed
Thursday, March 12, 2026--10:00 a.m. -Blood Assurance- Several days of heavy hospital usage have pushed Blood Assurance's supply of O-positive and O-negative blood to critical levels, and platelet lev...
Mar 12, 2026
Arrest reports for March 12
Thursday, March 12, 2026--9:55 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Woman accused of stealing from an elderly person An Aragon woman, already in the Floyd County Jail, is facing additional charges. Accord...
Mar 12, 2026
[Photos] Wheelchair tennis tournament in Rome this week
Thursday, March 12, 2026--8:20 a.m. -Photos by Doug Walker- Wheelchair athletes from all over the world have been in Rome this week, competing in the Georgia Open tennis tournament at the Rome Tennis ...
Mar 12, 2026
[VIDEO] Rome Middle School student receives a standing ovation for keynote speech
Thursday, March 12, 2026--8:10 a.m. -Junior Achievement of Georgia - Arly DuVall, an eighth grader at Rome Middle School, marked a milestone moment as she took the stage as keynote speaker at Thursday...
Mar 12, 2026
Arrest reports for March 11
Wednesday, March 11, 2026--11:25 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with false statements and writings A Summerville man is accused of applying for a driver's license using fraudulent means....
Mar 11, 2026
North Broad railroad crossing near Church of God scheduled to be closed on Thursday
Wednesday, March 11, 2026--11:25 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Another railroad crossing closing is planned for Thursday. North Broad Street near the Church of God is scheduled to close at 5 a.m. fo...
Mar 11, 2026
Ribbon-cutting for Mount Berry Trailhead Park on Thursday
Wednesday, March 11, 2026--11:15 a.m. -Staff reports- The public is invited to a ribbon-cutting on Thursday afternoon for the new Mount Berry Trail Park. The park is located at the Mount Berry Trailhe...
Mar 11, 2026
One Man's Opinion, "Leadership Requires Making Tough Calls,"
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 -Bill Crane- "I find it impossible to keep it from spreading thro' the whole Army in a natural way....necessity not only authorizes but seems to require the measure," letter ...
Mar 11, 2026
Floyd County Commission approves funding to complete amphitheater project
Wednesday, March 11, 2026--9:40 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission has approved a request from the facilities department for funds Chuck Sennett III Amphitheatre project next ...
Mar 11, 2026
