Author Archives: David Crowder
[VIDEO] Looking back at Rome's "Great Flood" 140 years ago
-Nolan Hiott, WRGA- https://youtu.be/EblWk-jbsiE In this feature story Selena Tilly, Director of the Rome Area History Center, discusses the history of the invisible boogeyman of the City of Rome, the...
May 01, 2026
Early voting continues
-David Crowder, WRGA News- Early voting continues for the May 19 General Election primaries, and Floyd County voters will have a chance to cast their ballots on Saturday. The elections office on East ...
Apr 30, 2026
BBQ and bacon highlight weekend events in Rome and Cave Spring
-Staff reports- It'll be a great weekend for those who like barbecue and bacon. Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation will hold its Backyard BBQ Bash at Ridgeferry Park on Saturday. Come out for a must-see ...
Apr 30, 2026
Arrest reports for April 30
-Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with aggravated assault A Lindale man is accused of assaulting a woman on Burnett Ferry Road in West Rome on April 9. According to an arrest warrant and Floyd C...
Apr 30, 2026
Man charged in shooting on North Avery Road
-Floyd County Jail records- A Coosa man has been arrested in a shooting that occurred on Wednesday at an apartment on North Avery Road. According to Floyd County Jail records: 27-year-old Malik Tray Q...
Apr 30, 2026
AdventHealth Redmond receives $934K to expand health care transportation services in Rome
-Staff reports- AdventHealth Redmond is receiving $934,000 in federal funds that will be used to launch the Northwest Georgia Rural Initiative for Transportation. The initiative aims to provide non-em...
Apr 29, 2026
Suspect in shooting near Banty Jones Park booked into the Floyd County Jail
-Staff reports- One of the suspects in a shooting near Banty Jones Park on April 8 is now lodged in the Floyd County Jail. 17-year-old Tydarius Arthur McClure was transferred from the Department of Ju...
Apr 29, 2026
Floyd County Tax Commissioner thanks county employees, commissioners following Historic Courthouse fire
-David Crowder, WRGA News- Also on Tuesday, a proclamation for Animal Control Officers Week was presented to Public Animal Welfare Services Director Katy Walters. "The gentleman and ladies that we hav...
Apr 29, 2026
Corporal Jordan Taylor honored for actions following shooting near Banty Jones Park
-David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission has recognized Floyd County Sheriff's Office Corporal Jordan Taylor for his exemplary actions during a shooting call in East Rome, near Banty Jon...
Apr 29, 2026
[VIDEO] Officials celebrate completion of Rome Middle School construction
-Nolan Hiott, WRGA- https://youtu.be/OQKRw5pI3l0 The ribbon has been cut on a new campus for Rome Middle School, just across the road from Rome High School and the old campus. With ground being broken...
Apr 28, 2026
