Local News
Arrest report for February 12
Thursday, February 12, 2026--10:55 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Report: Purported gang member found with stolen gun A Rome man is facing multiple charges, including three counts of participation in criminal street gang activity, following his arrest at his Dodd Boulevard residence on Wednesday. According to Floyd C...
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Darlington announces strategic expansion of Pre-K to 2 program
Thursday, February 12, 2026--10:50 a.m. -Darlington School News Release- Darlington School has announced plans to expand its Pre-K through second-grade division over the next four years, responding to strong demand from local families and reflecting a long-term commitment to excellence in early childhood education. &qu...
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The City of Rome Arbor Day celebration on Friday
Thursday, February 12, 2026--10:50 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The City of Rome will celebrate Arbor Day on Friday. The celebration will begin at 1 p.m. at North Stars Park on North Broad Street, according to Hannah Bagley with Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful. "We have got some really cool trees installed in the gro...
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Ribbon-cutting for new DDS facility set for Feb. 23
Thursday, February 12, 2026--10:45 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for later this month for the new Georgia Department of Driver Services facility on Highway 27 North. The 4,057-square-foot building is behind the Georgia State Patrol barracks. "That's the new building where y...
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GoFundMe set up for survivors of fatal house fire
Thursday, February 12, 2026--8:40 a.m. -Staff reports- A GoFundMe page has been established to assist a family displaced by a fatal fire in Silver Creek. Timothy Born's home at 1591 Old Rockmart Road caught fire on Monday, claiming the life of his uncle due to smoke inhalation, and leaving another uncle hospitalized wi...
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