Category Archives: Local News
Hufstetler gives an update on weeks two and three under the Gold Dome
Monday, February 2, 2026--10:30 a.m. -Sen. Chuck Hufstetler (R-Rome)- We are now well into the 2026 Legislative Session, and the work under the Gold Dome is moving quickly. Even with winter weather tr...
Feb 02, 2026
NWS issues preliminary snowfall totals for January 31
Monday, February 2, 2026--7:44 a.m. -National Weather Service- Here is a preliminary map of snowfall totals across our area from the storm on Saturday. In Floyd County, Rome got just a trace, while so...
Feb 02, 2026
City of Rome to hold planning retreat on Wednesday
Sunday, February 1, 2026--1:40 p.m. -Staff reports- Rome City Commissioners will discuss a number of issues during their annual planning retreat, which is coming up this week. The retreat will begin o...
Feb 01, 2026
Joint Services Committee meets on Tuesday
Sunday, February 1, 2026--1:35 p.m. -Staff reports- Recreation is expected to be a main topic of discussion when the Rome-Floyd Joint Services Committee meets on Tuesday. The agenda includes a discuss...
Feb 01, 2026
Arrest reports for February 1
Sunday, February 1, 2026--1:30 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of grooming a minor for sex A 66-year-old Lindale man has been arrested on charges of grooming a minor for sex, obscene inte...
Feb 01, 2026
Christian Hurd drops out of race for Congress
Sunday, February 1, 2026--2:30 p.m. -Staff reports- Christian Hurd, one of the congressional candidates seeking to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene, has withdrawn from the race. Hurd released a statemen...
Feb 01, 2026
Qualifying for Special Election for State Senate ends on Monday
Sunday, February 1, 2026--1:25 p.m. -Staff reports- Qualifying concludes Monday for the District 53 seat in the Georgia State Senate. The Special Election will be held on March 10 in Catoosa, Chattoog...
Feb 01, 2026
Atrium Health Floyd offering free blood pressure checks, heart education this February
Sunday, February 1, 2026--1:23 p.m. -News Release- Atrium Health Floyd will offer free blood pressure checks and heart education at two events this February in observation of American Heart Month: Fre...
Feb 01, 2026
Impact checks provide clear snapshot of progress at Rome City Schools
Sunday, February 1, 2026--1:10 p.m. -Rome City Schools News Release- Rome City Schools' commitment to student success was on full display Thursday as district leaders and principals shared a comprehen...
Feb 01, 2026
Extreme Cold Warning issued
Saturday, January 31, 2026--2:30 p.m. -National Weather Service- The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Cold Warning for our area. Dangerously cold wind chills ranging from as cold as 15 d...
Jan 31, 2026
