Category Archives: Local News

Speed detection cameras legislation sent back to Senate Rules Committee

Speed detection cameras legislation sent back to Senate Rules Committee

Sunday, March 30, 2025–1:20 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- A couple of bills related to speed detection cameras in School Zones have passed in the Georgia House, but their fate in the State Senate appears less certain. House Bill 225 would prohibit local governments or law enforcement agencies from using automated traffic enforcement safety devices…Continue Reading

Arrest reports for March 30

Arrest reports for March 30

Sunday, March 30, 2025–1:10 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Report: Man pointed a gun at another man An East Rome man is facing a felony aggravated assault charge following his arrest Thursday. According to Floyd County Jail records: 30-year old Erian Carva Wiggins pulled out a firearm and aimed it at the victim at a…Continue Reading

Join the Greatest American Cleanup

Join the Greatest American Cleanup

Sunday, March 30, 2025–12:55 p.m. -News Release- In honor of our nation’s 250th birthday, Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful is taking the pledge to make a lasting impact – and they need YOU to be part of it. From now until July 4th, they are on a mission to gather 250 or more volunteers to help beautify our community as part of the Greatest American…Continue Reading

Severe weather risk Sunday and into Monday

Severe weather risk Sunday and into Monday

Sunday, March 30, 2025–12:50 p.m. -National Weather Service- A line of thunderstorms will enter far northwest Georgia early Monday morning, advancing southward throughout the day. An Enhanced Risk (level 3 of 5) for severe weather has been introduced for Monday. Damaging wind gusts will be the primary threat with any severe storms that occur, though…Continue Reading

FBI investigates alleged labor trafficking operation in Bartow

FBI investigates alleged labor trafficking operation in Bartow

March 27th, 2025 – 4:30 PM WRGA Staff Reports – FBI Atlanta, in collaboration with Homeland Security Investigations, the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office, GBI, and other law enforcement partners, executed federal search warrants yesterday (March 26th, 2025) at Wellmade Industries and several residences in the Bartow County area. This operation is part of an active…Continue Reading

Thursday fire on Dean Avenue under investigation

Thursday fire on Dean Avenue under investigation

Thursday, March 27, 2025–12:45 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Firefighters responded to a structure fire on Dean Avenue Thursday morning. According to Rome Floyd County Fire Department Division Chief Jamie Stone, crews arrived on the scene at 10:18 a.m. and found heavy flames coming from the second floor of the vacant two-story commercial building at…Continue Reading

Floyd County Commission to take stadium tour Friday

Floyd County Commission to take stadium tour Friday

Thursday, March 27, 2025–12:40 p.m. -Staff reports- The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will get a look at recent improvements at AdventHealth Stadium Friday morning. The called meeting will begin at 10 a.m. at the stadium, located at 755 Braves Boulevard. Floyd County Manager Jamie McCord spoke on some of the improvements during the Rome-Floyd…Continue Reading

Atrium Health Floyd eases masking and visitor restrictions

Atrium Health Floyd eases masking and visitor restrictions

Thursday, March 27, 2025–12:35 p.m. -News Release- Atrium Health Floyd is lifting temporary masking and visitor restrictions due to a steady decrease in respiratory illnesses among patients and teammates. The change will take effect at 7 a.m. Thursday, March 27. Additionally, children 12 and under will again be able to visit Atrium Health Floyd Medical…Continue Reading

GNTC, Southern Adventist University sign articulation agreement

GNTC, Southern Adventist University sign articulation agreement

Thursday, March 27, 2025–12:30 p.m. -News Release- Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) and Southern Adventist University have developed an academic and educational partnership for GNTC students to enroll in the online Adult Degree Completion (ADC) program at Southern Adventist University. The five-year agreement, which went into effect March 1, 2025, will allow GNTC students who…Continue Reading