Category Archives: Local News
Toddler killed in Gordon County accident
Tuesday, July 23, 2024–10:36 a.m.-Georgia State Patrol-A 19-month-old child was killed in a private property accident on Pittman Road in Ranger on Sunday morning.According to the Georgia State P...
Jul 23, 2024
Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center again recognized for heart care
Tuesday, July 23, 2024–9:50 a.m.-News Release-For the seventh consecutive year, Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center has earned Gold certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) for the...
Jul 23, 2024
State Chapter recognizes Floyd County Public Works
Tuesday, July 23, 2024–8:58 a.m.-News Release-The American Public Works Association (APWA) recently held its Annual Awards Banquet for the Georgia Chapter for 2024. The State Chapter recognizes ...
Jul 23, 2024
Rome City Commission votes to lower millage rate
Tuesday, July 23, 2024–8:45 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Rome City Commission voted Monday to adopt the 2024 millage rate.For city maintenance and operations, the rate was lowered from 7.8 ...
Jul 23, 2024
102 Rome High students earn AP student honors
Monday, July 22, 2024–7:05 p.m.-News Release-More than 100 Rome High School students have been recognized as Advanced Placement (AP) Scholars.These students demonstrated amazing dedication to th...
Jul 22, 2024
Floyd Commission to hold two public hearings on the millage rate Tuesday
Monday, July 22, 2024–7:00 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Floyd County Commission will hold the second and third public hearings on Tuesday regarding the millage rate for county maintenance a...
Jul 22, 2024
Arrest reports for July 22
Monday, July 22, 2024–6:45 p.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Warrant: Man held gun to woman’s headA North Rome man is accused of pulling a gun on a woman during a fight on Wilma Drive back on...
Jul 22, 2024
Man charged with 34 counts of identity fraud
Monday, July 22, 2024–6:33 p.m.-Floyd County Jail records-A Coosa man has been jailed on multiple counts of identity theft and financial transaction card fraud.According to an arrest warrant and...
Jul 22, 2024
Man arrested after woman is run over by vehicle
Thursday, July 18, 2024–11:35 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-A Kingston man was arrested Wednesday on charges of battery, aggravated battery, and reckless conduct following an incident at East H...
Jul 18, 2024
Student-led farmers market at Georgia Highlands seeking vendors
Thursday, July 18, 2024–11:30 a.m.-News Release-On Monday, August 26, from 9 AM to 2 PM, you can help Georgia Highlands College (GHC) fight food insecurity while promoting healthy lifestyles and...
Jul 18, 2024
