Author Archives: David Crowder
New Floyd County courthouse closed today following fire at old courthouse on Monday
Tuesday, March 24, 2026--7:35 a.m. -Staff reports- As a result of the fire on Monday at the Historic Floyd County Courthouse, an order has been issued to close the new courthouse next door, along with...
Mar 24, 2026
[VIDEO] Historic Floyd County Courthouse devastated by fire on Monday
Monday, March 23, 2026 -David Crowder, WRGA News- Rome and Floyd County lose a 134-year-old landmark. On Monday, the Historic Floyd County Courthouse was devastated by fire. According to Rome-Floyd Fi...
Mar 23, 2026
[VIDEO] Historic Floyd County Courthouse fire
Monday, March 23, 2026 -Staff reports- From Floyd County Government: The Floyd County Historic Courthouse was evacuated after a fire was discovered in the building around 2:20 p.m. on Monday. All empl...
Mar 23, 2026
Arrest reports for March 23
Monday, March 23, 2026 -Floyd County Jail records- Search warrant leads to drug, weapons arrest An Aragon man was booked into the Floyd County Jail over the weekend on multiple charges, including poss...
Mar 23, 2026
Brittany Little named new principal at Elm Street Elementary
Monday, March 23, 2026 -News Release- Rome City Schools is pleased to announce that Brittany Little has been named the principal at Elm Street Elementary School, starting June 1, 2026. Mrs. Little was...
Mar 23, 2026
Gas prices rise again
Monday, March 23, 2026--7:42 a.m. -AAA South- Filling up is getting more expensive again for Georgia drivers, as higher crude oil prices lead to another uptick at the pump. The average price for a gal...
Mar 23, 2026
Floyd County Commission meets on Tuesday
Sunday, March 22, 2026 -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will consider a rezoning request for property on Albion Drive when it meets on Tuesday. The applicant is seeki...
Mar 22, 2026
Rome City Commission meets on Monday
Sunday, March 22, 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...
Mar 22, 2026
Fundraiser set up for family business destroyed by fire
Sunday, March 22, 2026 -Staff reports- Last week, Ole Tymer BBQ, a longtime community restaurant that opened in 1984, was involved in an after-hours fire, leaving the building and all contents unsalva...
Mar 22, 2026
Arrest reports for March 22
Sunday, March 22, 2026 -Floyd County Jail records- Two arrested in synthetic marijuana bust The execution of a search warrant at a residence on Woodward Street in North Rome ended with the arrest of t...
Mar 22, 2026
