Category Archives: Local News
Sen. Chuck Hufstetler: January Under the Gold Dome
Sunday, February 2, 2025–1:55 p.m.-Sen. Chuck Hufstetler (R - Rome)-The Georgia General Assembly is back in session and it is a privilege to return to work under the Gold Dome, where I remain st...
Feb 02, 2025
Rome City Commissioners again express interest in parks and recreation split
Sunday, February 2, 2025–1:45 p.m.-John Bailey, Rome News-Tribune-This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at nor...
Feb 02, 2025
Arrest reports for February 2
Sunday, February 2, 2025–1:30 p.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Two arrested for cocaine possessionTwo Rome residents were arrested Thursday at the intersection of Branham Avenue and Grover Street ...
Feb 02, 2025
Lindale and Calhoun men among three arrested in multi-store shoplifting spree
January 30th, 2025 – 12:15 PMCarrolton Police Department –(mugshots pictured from left to right: 55-year-old Gerald Griffin, 40-year-old Daren McFarland, and 27-year-old Jacob Smith) The C...
Jan 30, 2025
Convicted sex offender accused of loitering in school zone
Wednesday, January 29, 2025–11:00 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-A 45-year-old West Rome man is facing multiple charges, including failure to register as a sex offender, after he was seen walkin...
Jan 29, 2025
GNTC names 2025 GOAL, Rick Perkins Award winners
Wednesday, January 29, 2025–9:50 a.m.-News Release-Robert Branum, a Cybersecurity student from Ringgold, was named Georgia Northwestern Technical College's (GNTC) 2025 Georgia Occupational ...
Jan 29, 2025
Hines, Aubrey Coporation teaming up for massive mixed-use development in Bartow County
Wednesday, January 29, 2025–9:45 a.m.-News Release-Hines, the global real estate investment manager, has announced a partnership with the Aubrey Corporation, to create a new employment center an...
Jan 29, 2025
Rome High names STAR Student, Teacher
Wednesday, January 29, 2025–9:20 a.m.-News Release-Karly Nguyen Named Rome High School STAR StudentWorking hard and persisting during her high school journey paid dividends for Rome High senior ...
Jan 29, 2025
County commission approves ordinance amendment for chicken houses
Wednesday, January 29, 2025–9:15 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Floyd County Commission has approved an ordinance amendment pertaining to the regulation of commercial poultry operations and c...
Jan 29, 2025
Floyd County’s chief tax appraiser explains HB581
Tuesday, January 28, 2025–11:00 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-On Monday it was announced that the Floyd County Board of Education will not opt out of House Bill 581, which implements a floating ...
Jan 28, 2025
