Category Archives: Floyd County

[VIDEO] Wheelchair tennis tournament in Rome

[VIDEO] Wheelchair tennis tournament in Rome

Thursday, March 6, 2025–10:20 a.m. -Staff reports- The Georgia Open Wheelchair Tennis Tournament continues through Sunday at the Rome Tennis Center at Berry College. The ITF 1 Series event on the UNIQLO Wheelchair Tennis Tour features some of the best players in the world competing in men’s, women’s, and quad divisions. There are 5 of…Continue Reading

Residents still being asked to refrain from outdoor burning

Residents still being asked to refrain from outdoor burning

Thursday, March 6, 2025–9:12 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- We may have gotten a little rain this week, but there is still a risk of grass and woods fires in Northwest Georgia. According to Seth Hawkins with the Georgia Forestry Commission, this is kind of an odd time of increased fire risk. “Typically, this is…Continue Reading

Planning commission meets Thursday

Planning commission meets Thursday

Thursday, March 6, 2025–7:45 a.m. -Staff reports- The Rome-Floyd County Planning Commission will hear requests for two special use permits and four rezonings when it meets today. Special use permits for an events venue at 871 Reeceburg Road and a union hall at 32 Brownlow Drive are on the agenda. A rezoning from Suburban Residential…Continue Reading

RFPR Summer Camp registration now open

RFPR Summer Camp registration now open

Wednesday, March 5, 2025–11:24 a.m. -News Release- As warmer temperatures and the calendar move into March, summer is just around the corner. Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation, along with its partners, is excited to offer a variety of summer camps where kids can engage in a range of fun activities and sports. Registration is now open…Continue Reading

Arrest reports for March 5

Arrest reports for March 5

Wednesday, March 5, 2025–11:05 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of traveling to Floyd County for sex acts with a ‘minor’ A Newnan, Georgia man was booked into the Floyd County Jail Tuesday on a felony charge of criminal attempt to commit aggravated child molestation. According to jail records: 44-year old Christopher Michael Welcher…Continue Reading

Speed detection camera legislation passes in the State House

Speed detection camera legislation passes in the State House

Wednesday, February 5, 2025–10:10 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Georgia House of Representatives has passed a couple of bills related to speed detection cameras in School Zones. There are currently two operational cameras in the Rome High School Zone on Veterans Memorial Highway and the Main Elementary School Zone on Martin Luther King Jr.…Continue Reading

Some still without power Wednesday morning.

Some still without power Wednesday morning.

Wednesday, March 5, 2025–8:30 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Storms and gusty winds brought down trees and power lines overnight. In at least one instance, a gas main break was reported. The traffic light at Armuchee Hogh School on Hwy 27 is completely out. Officers are there helping direct traffic. Use caution when driving through…Continue Reading

Latest on the severe weather threat

Latest on the severe weather threat

Tuesday, March 4, 2025–6:30 p.m. -National Weather Service- A line of thunderstorms will move through Georgia tonight through Wednesday morning. The thunderstorms may produce damaging winds and a couple brief tornadoes. Strong southerly winds will occur before the storms arrive, and this could result in isolated wind damage as well. The severe threat will conclude…Continue Reading

Fire department preparing for future growth

Fire department preparing for future growth

Tuesday, March 4, 2025–4:00 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome-Floyd County Fire Department is preparing for growth, especially with plans for a new industrial park out on Highway 411 East. According to Fire Chief Troy Brock, who was a guest on WRGA’s First News with Doug Walker on Tuesday, two and possibly three new…Continue Reading

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Tuesday, March 4, 2025–11:10 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome-Floyd County Fire Department is preparing for growth, especially with plans for a new industrial park out on Highway 411 East. According to Fire Chief Troy Brock, who was a guest on WRGA’s First News with Doug Walker on Tuesday, two and possibly three new…Continue Reading