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Floyd County early turnout exceeds last midterm by thousands
Around townFloyd County’s early voting total is higher than the last midterm’s count, with Election Day scheduled for Tuesday.
Floyd County Georgia DeskNov 5, 2026
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Microsoft Considers 349-Acre Floyd County Data Center Site
SchoolsMicrosoft is considering a 349-acre Floyd County property for a large data center campus.
Floyd County Georgia DeskNov 5, 2026
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Early voting continues in Gordon County
Around townEarly voting remains underway in Gordon County, giving residents an opportunity to cast ballots before Election Day.
Floyd County Georgia DeskOct 28, 2026
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Microsoft files for Floyd County data center campus
SchoolsMicrosoft has filed for a data center campus in Floyd County, marking a new development proposal for the Georgia county.
Floyd County Georgia DeskOct 23, 2026
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Rome, Floyd students top state, national exam averages
SchoolsStudents in Rome and Floyd County posted college entrance exam results above both Georgia and national averages.
Floyd County Georgia DeskOct 21, 2026
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Floyd County awards $1.5 million police training contract
Police, fire and courtsFloyd County has awarded a contract for a new police training facility.
Floyd County Georgia DeskOct 15, 2026
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Floyd County moves forward with police training facility
Police, fire and courtsFloyd County is moving ahead with a police training facility, though key project details have not been stated.
Floyd County Georgia DeskOct 12, 2026
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Floyd Schools’ Class of 2026 Tops SAT Averages Again
Around townFloyd County Schools’ Class of 2026 scored above both Georgia’s and the nation’s SAT averages for the seventh consecutive year.
Floyd County Georgia DeskOct 4, 2026
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Berry College, local attorney featured in Rome headlines
Around townA headline highlights Berry College’s return on investment and says a local attorney is headed to “V the People.”
Floyd County Georgia DeskOct 4, 2026
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Floyd County SAT Scores Exceed State, National Averages
Around townSAT scores in Floyd County rose above both Georgia’s average and the national average.
Floyd County Georgia DeskOct 2, 2026
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Floyd Schools’ Class of 2026 Tops SAT Averages Again
Around townFloyd County Schools says its Class of 2026 scored above Georgia and national SAT averages for the seventh consecutive year.
Floyd County Georgia DeskOct 2, 2026
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Most Georgia districts graduate at least 90% of students
SchoolsMost Georgia school districts graduated at least nine of every 10 students, highlighting high completion rates across the state.
Floyd County Georgia DeskSep 29, 2026
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Sheriff says 12 teens wounded in Georgia park shooting
Police, fire and courtsA sheriff says 12 teenagers were wounded when gunfire broke out at a birthday party in a Georgia park.
Floyd County Georgia DeskSep 28, 2026
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Garden Lakes, Model Elementary Named 2026 Title I Schools
Around townGarden Lakes and Model Elementary have been named 2026 Georgia Title I Distinguished Schools.
Floyd County Georgia DeskSep 28, 2026
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Floyd schools seek to create their own police department
Police, fire and courtsThe Floyd County School System is seeking to establish a police department of its own.
Floyd County Georgia DeskSep 22, 2026
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Floyd school board votes to establish police department
Police, fire and courtsThe Floyd County school board voted to create a district police department, bringing a new law-enforcement structure to the school system.
Floyd County Georgia DeskSep 22, 2026
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GBI Investigates Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Rome
Police, fire and courtsThe Georgia Bureau of Investigation is examining a fatal officer-involved shooting in Rome.
Floyd County Georgia DeskSep 15, 2026
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Floyd Commission Approves Emperors Agreement for 2027
Local governmentThe Floyd County Commission approved public safety and infrastructure investments and an agreement tied to the Emperors Baseball Club’s 2027 return.
Floyd County Georgia DeskSep 10, 2026