Category Archives: Floyd County
4.6 million visitors to downtown Rome in the last 12 months
Thursday, September 14, 2023–12:48 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-DDA photo shows the crowd at a First Friday concertThe just-completed First Friday Concert Series in Downtown Rome saw a record-n...
Sep 14, 2023
Rome labor force remains strong, consistent
Thursday, September 14, 2023–12:42 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The labor force in the Rome area held steady from July to August, according to the latest numbers from the Georgia Department of ...
Sep 14, 2023
Floyd commission approves $2 admission for rec. basketball games, land swap for Biddy Road Well
Wednesday, September 13, 2023–6:30 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Floyd County Commission has approved a request from parks and recreation to establish a $2 admission fee for youth basketball...
Sep 13, 2023
Rome BoE approves bond agreement with City of Rome
Wednesday, September 13, 2023–6:24 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Rome City School Board has voted unanimously to approve an agreement with the City of Rome for the issuance of up to $120 mil...
Sep 13, 2023
Walls going up at West End as expansion work continues
Wednesday, September 13, 2023–6:22 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Work on the much-needed expansion at West End Elementary School is continuing with the building starting to go up.West End Princi...
Sep 13, 2023
Arrest reports for September 13
Wednesday, September 13, 2023–12:26 p.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Report: Man tampered with water meter, got service without payingA Rome man is accused of stealing around 3,000 gallons of wate...
Sep 13, 2023
Greene comments on Biden impeachment inquiry
Tuesday, September 12, 2023–6:25 p.m.-Staff reports-Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has issued a statement on the Impeachment Inquiry launched into Joe Biden by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy...
Sep 12, 2023
Traffic on Mark Groves Road restricted Wednesday
Tuesday, September 12, 2023–1:10 p.m.-Floyd County News Release-Floyd County Public Works will restrict traffic to Mark Groves Road on Wednesday while a cross drain is installed.The work will be...
Sep 12, 2023
Floyd County Commission meets Tuesday
Monday, September 11, 2023–9:13 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Floyd County Commissioners will tackle a full agenda when they meet Tuesday.The caucus begins at 4 p.m. and will include a presentat...
Sep 11, 2023
Gas prices decline for second straight week
Monday, September 11, 2023–8:52 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Georgia gas prices have seen a steady decline for the last two weeks.Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.56 per ga...
Sep 11, 2023
