Category Archives: Local News

[VIDEO] 2025 Leprechaun-a-thon 5K and Health Walk

[VIDEO] 2025 Leprechaun-a-thon 5K and Health Walk

March 15th, 2025 – 6:00 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Hundreds of people gathered for Rome’s most fun and festive 5K event on Saturday afternoon in the downtown area. The 2025 Leprechaun-a-thon 5K and Health Walk, presented by Atrium Health Floyd and the Rome Floyd Parks and Recreation…Continue Reading

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp declares State of Emergency ahead of storms

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp declares State of Emergency ahead of storms

Saturday, March 15, 2025–4:40 p.m. -News Release- The governor has declared a State of Emergency ahead of the severe weather headed our way. This storm will hit at the worst possible time, as people are heading to or already in bed. Be prepared ahead of time and remain weather-aware as long as this system is…Continue Reading

Severe weather likely Saturday Evening, stay weather aware

Severe weather likely Saturday Evening, stay weather aware

Saturday, March 15, 2025–9:30 a.m. -Staff reports- Northwest Georgia is at a moderate risk (level 4 out of 5) for severe storms from around 8 p.m. Saturday until 8 a.m. Sunday. That includes a moderate risk (4 out of 5) for tornadoes, some of which could be strong. We are also at an elevated risk…Continue Reading

[VIDEO] National Weather Service gives severe weather update for this weekend

[VIDEO] National Weather Service gives severe weather update for this weekend

March 14th, 2025 – 3:20 PM The National Weather Service in Peachtree City GA – The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued an updated briefing on the severe weather threat for Saturday through Sunday, March 15-16, 2025. A significant severe weather outbreak is expected across much of Alabama and Northwest GA, with the…Continue Reading

Seven arrested for selling alcohol or tobacco to minors

Seven arrested for selling alcohol or tobacco to minors

Friday, March 14, 2025–10:40 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- An operation by the Rome-Floyd Metro Task Force has resulted in seven people being arrested on charges of either furnishing tobacco to a minor or furnishing alcohol to a person under the age of 21. According to Floyd County Jail records: 28-year old Amar Kumar of…Continue Reading

Start time of Saturday’s Leprechaun-a-thon changed

Start time of Saturday’s Leprechaun-a-thon changed

Friday, March 14, 2025–10:30 a.m. -News Release- Due to the potential for severe weather on the evening of Saturday, March 15, the start time for the Leprechaun-a-thon sponsored by Atrium Health Floyd and Harbin Clinic has been changed. We want to make sure everybody stays safe while still having fun. The start time for the…Continue Reading

[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