Category Archives: Floyd County

Wind Chill Advisory in effect
Friday, January 19, 2024–9:23 p.m.-National Weather Service-A Wind Chill Advisory has been issued for portions of North and West Central Georgia Friday night into Saturday morning to account for...
Rome Radio Jan 19, 2024

Labor market remains strong locally
Friday, January 19, 2024–8:30 a.m.-Georgia Department of Labor-The Rome area gained 1,100 jobs from December of 2022 to December of 2023, according to the latest numbers from the Georgia Departm...
Rome Radio Jan 19, 2024

Celebrating African American History Month: A Call for Nominations
Wednesday, January 17, 2023–12:11 a.m.-News Release-African American History Month is recognized in February across the United States, and Floyd County would like to recognize members of our com...
Rome Radio Jan 17, 2024

Utility relocation continues on Second Avenue
Wednesday, January 17, 2023–12:00 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Utility relocation ahead of the Second Avenue widening project is continuing and on Wednesday, members of the Rome-Floyd Metropoli...
Rome Radio Jan 17, 2024

Serious crash closes US 27 near Berry College
January 16th, 2024 -5:30 pmWRGA Staff Reports –Floyd County E-911 has reported that emergency crews are clearing a serious crash on US 27 near Berry College. A helicopter has been called to the ...
Rome Radio Jan 16, 2024

Wind Chill Advisory from 5 pm Tuesday to 10 am Wednesday
Tuesday, January 16, 2024–10:39 a.m.-Staff reports-A Wind Chill Advisory will go into effect at 5 PM Tuesday through 10 AM Wednesday for dangerous wind chills across north Georgia and portions o...
Rome Radio Jan 16, 2024

Ice skating at Ridgeferry Park extended through the end of the month
Tuesday, January 16, 2024–9:16 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Monday was supposed to be the last day for ice skating at Ridgeferry Park, but the decision has been made to extend operations until ...
Rome Radio Jan 16, 2024

Floyd EMA director gives weather update
Tuesday, January 16, 2024–7:50 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Tim HerringtonThe rain has ended, but temperatures are continuing to fall.As of 7 a.m., no issues had been reported on Rome and Floyd...
Rome Radio Jan 16, 2024

Warning shelters opening in Floyd and Gordon Counties
Tuesday, January 16, 2024–4:58 a.m.-Staff reports-The Salvation Army at 317 East First Avenue is operating a warming shelter for those who need refuge from the bitterly cold weather.Garden Lakes...
Rome Radio Jan 16, 2024

Delays and closings for Tuesday
Tuesday, January 16, 2024–4:26 a.m.-Staff reports-School closingsFloyd County Schools – closed, after-school activities canceledRome City Schools- closed, after-school activities canceledD...
Rome Radio Jan 16, 2024

