Author Archives: David Crowder
[VIDEO] Fifth Avenue reopened
-David Crowder, WRGA News- Fifth Avenue in Downtown Rome is open again. On Friday morning, crews removed the barriers, and traffic began flowing again around the Historic Floyd County Courthouse. The ...
May 15, 2026
Final day of early voting
-Staff reports- Friday is the final day of early voting for the May 19 primary elections. There are local, state, and federal contests on the ballot. You must select either a Republican ballot or a De...
May 15, 2026
[VIDEO] Stranger Things Set Decoration Installed on Jackson Hill
-Nolan Hiott, WRGA- https://youtu.be/rL2Vuc9wL2k A piece of set decoration from the Netflix show Stranger Things has been placed atop Jackson Hill. The metal sign for an asylum will be included in the...
May 14, 2026
Update: Man who allegedly discharged gun on school grounds facing additional charges
-Floyd County Jail records- A Silver Creek man arrested on Tuesday after he reportedly discharged a handgun while on the grounds of Armuchee High School on Martha Berry Highway had previously been ban...
May 14, 2026
Local 6-year-old Rome boy reaches national quarterfinals in Ranger Rick wildlife contest
-Staff reports- A 6-year-old from Rome is a quarter-finalist in the Ranger Rick, Jr. Ranger competition, a nationwide campaign supporting the National Wildlife Federation. Asher has reached the top 1%...
May 14, 2026
AdventHealth expands access to primary care to Cartersville with first Georgia Primary Care+ location
-News Release- Families in Cartersville now have a simple, convenient way to get everyday care close to home, with the opening of AdventHealth's first Primary Care+ location in Georgia. The new Primar...
May 14, 2026
Announcing the First Annual Coosa Valley Spring Fair
-News Release- The All-New Coosa Valley Spring Fair makes its debut at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds, May 22 - 31st. The Spring Fair will feature many of the rides, games, food, and attractions that yo...
May 14, 2026
Arrest reports for May 14
-Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with terroristic threats and acts A 21-year-old Rome man was arrested on Wednesday following a domestic altercation on East 14th Street. According to Floyd Coun...
May 14, 2026
Floyd County Elections receives national award
-News Release- Floyd County Elections has been nationally recognized for its voter education and communications initiatives. The Clearinghouse Awards, also known as the "Clearie" Awards, are presented...
May 13, 2026
Floyd County applies for GDOT LMIG Safety Grant
-David Crowder, WRGA News- Floyd County Commissioners have voted to approve a Local Maintenance Improvement Grant Program Safety Action Plan agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation. Fl...
May 13, 2026
