Category Archives: Local News
81-year old killed in motorcycle crash in Calhoun
Wednesday, July 26, 2023–5:19 p.m.-Calhoun Times-This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com....
Jul 26, 2023
Redevelopment plan for North Broad corridor could be ready in 30 days
Wednesday, July 26, 2023–4:47 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-A finalized plan for the North Rome Redevelopment Area could be ready for a vote in the next month.The City of Rome has been working w...
Jul 26, 2023
New scales at landfill ease traffic backups on Walker Mountain Road
Wednesday, July 26, 2023–11:49 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Photo from Lee StoneIn the past, depending on the time of day, it was pretty common to see traffic backups in the area of the Walker ...
Jul 26, 2023
Arrest reports for July 26
Wednesday, July 26, 2023–11:42 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Man accused of distributing fentanylA 54-year-old Rome man was arrested Tuesday on charges of possession of a Schedule II controlled...
Jul 26, 2023
Man found guilty in the death of a Cedartown bicyclist
Wednesday, July 26, 2023–11:35 a.m.-Jeremy Stewart, Polk Standard Journal-This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at ...
Jul 26, 2023
Shooting suspect returned to Floyd County to face charges
Tuesday, July 25, 2023–7:11 p.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Jaquavious Jaquail CarterA man arrested by Cartersville Police following a shooting incident on Friday in the area of the Sandra D. Hud...
Jul 25, 2023
Arrest reports for July 24
Monday, July 24, 2023–11:20 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Man accused of attacking woman with a hammerA Calhoun man was jailed over the weekend after he allegedly entered a home on Alabama High...
Jul 24, 2023
Floyd County Commission to meet twice Tuesday
Monday, July 24, 2023–10:40 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will meet twice on Tuesday.The first meeting will be at 8 a.m. and will be for the second public...
Jul 24, 2023
Sunday, July 23, 2023–7:00 p.m.-News Release-Georgia Highlands College (GHC) is waiving the $30 admissions application fee from July 24 to July 28, making it the perfect time for future students...
Jul 23, 2023
Arrest reports for July 23
Sunday, July 23, 2023–6:54 p.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Report: Man tried to abandon dogA homeless man was arrested at Floyd County Public Animal Welfare Services last week on a misdemeanor co...
Jul 23, 2023
