Category Archives: Local News

Pinwheel event for Child Abuse Prevention Month to be held Thursday

Pinwheel event for Child Abuse Prevention Month to be held Thursday

Wednesday, April 2, 2025–9:15 a.m. -News Release- Atrium Health Floyd and Harbin Clinic are co-hosting the annual Pinwheel Planting event with the Exchange Club Family Resource Center to mark Child Abuse Prevention Month. This event is a powerful opportunity for our medical group pediatric practices to show our commitment to protecting children in our community.…Continue Reading

Planning commission meets Thursday

Planning commission meets Thursday

Wednesday, April 2, 2025–9:08 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome-Floyd County Planning Commission will consider a rezoning request for 700 Park Avenue in Lindale when they meet Thursday. The applicant is seeking to rezone from High-Density Traditional Residential to Community Commercial, as the property has always been used as a repair shop. It was…Continue Reading

Road construction in Twickenham Estates

Road construction in Twickenham Estates

Wednesday, April 2, 2025–7:30 a.m. -News Release- Road construction will continue in Twickenham Estates this week and for at least another four weeks in the area of #2 Trent Drive. The area of concern is blocked off and traffic will be able to navigate around with caution. A total road closure is likely next week…Continue Reading

Arrest report for April 1

Arrest report for April 1

Tuesday, April 1, 2025–6:55 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of threatening three people at a convenience store A Silver Creek man was arrested Monday following an incident at a convenience store at 4466 Rockmart Road. According to Floyd County Jail records: 26-year old Jehmiah Anthony Mitchell threatened to kill three people after refusing…Continue Reading

GDOT: Second Avenue construction 25-30 percent complete

GDOT: Second Avenue construction 25-30 percent complete

Tuesday, April 1, 2015–11:15 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Work continues on the Second Avenue reconstruction and widening project. Storm drain and water line work have been completed, and traffic has been shifted. Once finished, two lanes will run in each direction, separated by a median that allows for turn lanes into the Atrium Health…Continue Reading

Sen. Chuck Hufstetler: March under the Gold Dome

Sen. Chuck Hufstetler: March under the Gold Dome

Monday, March 31, 2025–5:30 p.m. -State Senator Chuck Hufstetler (R-Rome)- We’re almost down to the final week of the 2025 Legislative Session, and what’s happening at the Capitol right now affects your family, your paycheck, and your way of life. That’s why I’m working hard to ensure our values and needs are front and center…Continue Reading

With spring break around the corner, take some easy steps to protect your home while out of town

With spring break around the corner, take some easy steps to protect your home while out of town

Monday, March 31, 2025–11:22 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- As the weather gets warmer, more people will be taking trips to the lake or the beach. Students in both the Rome City and Floyd County school systems are on spring break next week. According to Captain Ron Hunton with the Floyd County Police Department, there…Continue Reading