-David Crowder, WRGA News- Early voting continues for the May 19 General Election primaries, and Floyd County voters will have a chance to cast their ballots on Saturday. The elections office on East 12th Street will be open for early voting on Saturday from 9 am until 5 pm. Voting also continues weekdays at the electi...

-Staff reports- It'll be a great weekend for those who like barbecue and bacon. Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation will hold its Backyard BBQ Bash at Ridgeferry Park on Saturday. Come out for a must-see event featuring barbecue sampling, people's choice voting, arts and crafts vendors, food trucks, and more. Parking for t...

-Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with aggravated assault A Lindale man is accused of assaulting a woman on Burnett Ferry Road in West Rome on April 9. According to an arrest warrant and Floyd County Jail records: 33-year-old Antonio Dwone Brown pushed the victim down and wrapped his hands around her throat. The ...

-Floyd County Jail records- A Coosa man has been arrested in a shooting that occurred on Wednesday at an apartment on North Avery Road. According to Floyd County Jail records: 27-year-old Malik Tray Qurvas Curtis shot a 24-year-old woman in the stomach, resulting in a serious injury. Curtis and the victim had lived tog...

-Staff reports- AdventHealth Redmond is receiving $934,000 in federal funds that will be used to launch the Northwest Georgia Rural Initiative for Transportation. The initiative aims to provide non-emergency transport to improve access to community and mental health resources for underserved residents. U.S. Senator Jon...