Author Archives: David Crowder
Rome City Commission votes 5-2 to deny COAM waiver
Monday, April 13, 2026 -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission has denied a request for a waiver from Rome's coin-operated amusement machine ordinance. The Stop N Go at 400A Calhoun Avenue...
Apr 13, 2026
Arrest reports for April 13
Monday, April 13, 2026 -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with hijacking a motor vehicle A man from Durham, North Carolina, was arrested on Highway 140 on Sunday and charged with hijacking a moto...
Apr 13, 2026
Rome City School Board meets on Tuesday
Monday, April 13, 2026 -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome Board of Education will recognize several students and educators when it meets on Tuesday. The recognition includes the Young Georgia Authors...
Apr 13, 2026
Floyd County Commission to consider contract for law enforcement center renovation
Monday, April 13, 2026 -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will consider a bid for the phase I renovation of the former joint law enforcement center when it meets on Tue...
Apr 13, 2026
Georgia gas prices hold steady
Monday, April 13, 2026 -AAA South- Georgia gas prices are holding steady this week despite continued volatility in the Middle East. Ongoing fighting in the region has kept global oil markets on edge, ...
Apr 13, 2026
One of Floyd County's "Most Wanted" captured in Dalton
Sunday, April 12, 2026 -Floyd County Sheriff's Office- One of Floyd County's Most Wanted is in custody. According to Floyd County Jail records: 31-year-old James Alvin Cotton shot a man on Woodcreek W...
Apr 12, 2026
Rome City Commission meets on Monday
Sunday, April 12, 2026 -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission will revisit a request for a coin-operated amusement machine waiver for a North Rome convenience store when it meets on Monda...
Apr 12, 2026
Arrest reports for April 12
Sunday, April 12, 2026 -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with trafficking cocaine A Rome man was charged with trafficking cocaine following a traffic stop for a seat belt violation on Highway 41...
Apr 12, 2026
Atlanta United teams up with Atrium Health Floyd Polk Foundation for soccer field at the Y
Sunday, April 12, 2026 -Staff reports- The Atlanta United Community Fund has partnered with Atrium Health to open a customized, hard-court soccer pitch for programming and small side games at the Rome...
Apr 12, 2026
Man charged in three-year- old burglary
Thursday, April 9, 2026 -Floyd County Jail records- A Kingston man has been charged in a burglary that was reported back in May of 2023. According to an arrest warrant: 31-year-old Lukas Shane Franks ...
Apr 09, 2026
