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[VIDEO] The Rome-Floyd Eco Center shows off new renovations

[VIDEO] The Rome-Floyd Eco Center shows off new renovations

March 13th, 2025 – 6:00 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – The Rome-Floyd ECO Center celebrated a major milestone Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, unveiling its latest renovations. Originally a freshwater pump station, the ECO Center has transformed into a year-round environmental education hub along the Oostanaula River in…Continue Reading

Arrest reports for March 13

Arrest reports for March 13

Thursday, March 13, 2025–11:30 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Warrant: Man possessed sexual images of children A Rome man was arrested Wednesday at his Locust Street home on three felony counts of sexual exploitation of children. According to the arrest warrants: 25-year old Dawson Lee Bragg possessed an image of an infant and videos of…Continue Reading

Design work on reverse osmosis water treatment facility about 30 percent complete

Design work on reverse osmosis water treatment facility about 30 percent complete

Thursday, March 13, 2025–11:00 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Design work for Rome’s new reverse osmosis water treatment facility continues, and members of the water and sewer committee got an update on Wednesday from InSite Engineering and Archer Western, the construction manager at-risk. The water plant is being paid for using funds from a settlement…Continue Reading

Latest on the severe weather threat

Latest on the severe weather threat

Thursday, March 13, 2025–5:45 p.m. -Staff reports- A lot can change in the next couple of days but, at this point, there’s a significant chance of heavy damaging winds with a potential of tornadoes late Saturday into early Sunday. The rain from a weaker storm front could bring rain into Northwest Georgia Friday into early…Continue Reading

Arrest reports for March 12

Arrest reports for March 12

Wednesday, March 12, 2025–10:50 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Report: Man pointed AR rifle at two people A Silver Creek man is facing charges after allegedly aiming an AR-556 rifle at two people at his Rockmart Road home. According to Floyd County Jail records: 46-year old Barry Lee Bradley is charged with aggravated assault and…Continue Reading

Rome law firm hired as Gordon County Attorney

Rome law firm hired as Gordon County Attorney

Wednesday, March 12, 2025–10:45 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Earlier this week, the Gordon County Board of Commissioners voted to hire a county attorney. McRae, Smith, Peek, Harman & Monroe, LLP also serves as the Floyd County Attorney. Chris Jackson spoke on behalf of the law firm before the vote. “I’m from Floyd County, I…Continue Reading

Severe weather in the forecast for this weekend, now is the time to prepare

Severe weather in the forecast for this weekend, now is the time to prepare

Wednesday, March 12, 2025–10:15 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- This weekend, we are at an increased risk for severe weather and even strong tornadoes, so now is the time to prepare. According to Chris Fincher with Floyd County Emergency Management, three waves of storms are coming in. “The second wave has got potential, and that…Continue Reading

Kristen Martin named new Coosa High principal

Kristen Martin named new Coosa High principal

Tuesday, March 11, 2025–6:20 p.m. Floyd County Schools (FCS) is excited to announce the appointment of Kristen Martin as the new principal of Coosa High School (CHS), effective June 1.  With over nine years of experience in educational leadership and a proven track record of fostering positive relationships and driving school improvement, Mrs. Martin is…Continue Reading