Category Archives: Local News
Arrest reports for February 21
Saturday, February 21, 2026--2:30 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Two arrested on drug charges Two Rome residents were recently arrested at a location on Shorter Avenue on drug charges. According to ...
Feb 21, 2026
Community leader and cable industry pioneer Jon Oscher passes away at 93
Friday, February 20, 2026--11:20 p.m. -News Release- It is with great sadness that the family of Jon Oscher announces his passing on Thursday, February 19, 2026. A visionary entrepreneur, dedicated ph...
Feb 20, 2026
Pedestrian struck and killed on I-75
Friday, February 20, 2026--11:10 p.m. -WBHF Radio- A crash on Interstate 75 northbound in Bartow County claimed a life Thursday night when a tractor-trailer struck a pedestrian. Georgia State Patrol t...
Feb 20, 2026
Early voting continues
Friday, February 19, 2026--7:55 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Early voting for the March 10 Special Election to fill the 14th District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives continues. Voters wil...
Feb 19, 2026
[VIDEO] President Donald Trump visits Rome on Thursday
Thursday, February 19, 2026--7:52 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- President Donald Trump addressed affordability and the economy during a stop in Rome on Thursday. The president made remarks to...
Feb 19, 2026
Arrest reports for February 19
Thursday, February 19, 2026--10:20 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Assault suspect now charged with gang activity Additional charges have been filed against a South Rome man originally arrested late ...
Feb 19, 2026
Called Floyd County BOE meeting scheduled for Friday
Thursday, February 19, 2026--9:15 a.m. -Staff reports- The Floyd County Board of Education will consider changes in personnel and cafeteria upgrades at several schools when they meet on Friday morning...
Feb 19, 2026
NASCAR driver Erik Jones in Calhoun on Friday
Thursday, February 19, 2026--9:10 a.m. -AdventHealth Gordon- NASCAR returns to Atlanta this weekend, and one of the drivers will be in Calhoun on Friday. AdventHealth Gordon, the Calhoun-Gordon Counci...
Feb 19, 2026
Crawley named Floyd County Schools Transitional Academy Administrator
Thursday, February 19, 2026--9:00 a.m. -News Release- Floyd County Schools (FCS) is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Ian Crawley as the new Floyd County Transitional Academy (TA) Administrator...
Feb 19, 2026
New filings with Georgia Public Service Commission propose overall decrease in Georgia Power rates beginning in June
Wednesday, February 18, 2026--3:30 p.m. -Georgia Power News Release- Georgia Power has filed its expected Fuel Cost Recovery and Storm Cost Recovery cases with the Georgia Public Service Commission. T...
Feb 18, 2026
