Category Archives: Local News
Fatal house fire in Silver Creek
Tuesday, February 10, 2026--11:15 a.m. -Staff reports- On February 9, 2026, at approximately 11:47 a.m., the Rome-Floyd Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 1591 Old Rockmart Road...
David Crowder Feb 10, 2026
Rome commission approves City of Civility pledge, approves mechanical fee schedule for building inspection department
Tuesday, February 10, 2026--9:10 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission has approved a City of Civility resolution. Since 2024, the city has been a participant in the Georgia Municip...
David Crowder Feb 10, 2026
Cartersville house fire claims one life
Monday, February 9, 2026--11:50 a.m. -WBHF Radio- Tragedy struck early Sunday morning in Cartersville when a residential fire claimed one life. At 5:04 a.m., the Cartersville Fire Department, joined b...
David Crowder Feb 09, 2026
Floyd County Commission meets Tuesday
Monday, February 9, 2026--11:45 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission is expected to follow the Rome City Commission in approving a resolution to end the moratorium related to ga...
David Crowder Feb 09, 2026

Arrest reports for February 9
Monday, February 9, 2026--11:35 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with child cruelty An East Rome man has been arrested on a felony count of 1st-degree cruelty to children and a misdemeanor...
David Crowder Feb 09, 2026
Rome City School Board meets Tuesday
Monday, February 9, 2026--11:30 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome Board of Education will hold its February meeting on Tuesday at Rome City Schools College and Career Academy, located at 990 Ve...
David Crowder Feb 09, 2026

Gas prices hold steady
Monday, February 9, 2026--10:45 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia drivers are seeing familiar prices at the pump this week, as the state's average gas price remains unchanged from last week. As of Monday, the ...
David Crowder Feb 09, 2026

Floyd County Board of Education meets Monday
Sunday, February 8, 2026--5:20 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Board of Education is expected to approve a contract with Advanced Sport Group for softball and baseball turf fields at ...
David Crowder Feb 08, 2026
FSCO updates 10 Most Wanted list
Sunday, February 8, 2026--5:10 p.m. -Floyd County Sheriff's Office- The Floyd County Sheriff's Office has added a new name to its Top 10 Most Wanted list 50-year-old Michael Huskins is wanted for five...
David Crowder Feb 08, 2026

Arrest reports for February 8
Sunday, February 8, 2026--4:55 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Two facing multiple animal cruelty, child cruelty charges An Armuchee couple is facing 38 counts of felony cruelty to animals and two co...
David Crowder Feb 08, 2026

