Category Archives: Local News
Arrest reports for January 19
Friday, January 19, 2024–10:02 p.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Man accused of neglecting disabled womanA 60-year-old Rome man has been charged with neglect of a disabled or elderly person, exploi...
Jan 19, 2024
Celebrating African American History Month: A Call for Nominations
Wednesday, January 17, 2023–12:11 a.m.-News Release-African American History Month is recognized in February across the United States, and Floyd County would like to recognize members of our com...
Jan 17, 2024
Utility relocation continues on Second Avenue
Wednesday, January 17, 2023–12:00 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Utility relocation ahead of the Second Avenue widening project is continuing and on Wednesday, members of the Rome-Floyd Metropoli...
Jan 17, 2024
Serious crash closes US 27 near Berry College
January 16th, 2024 -5:30 pmWRGA Staff Reports –Floyd County E-911 has reported that emergency crews are clearing a serious crash on US 27 near Berry College. A helicopter has been called to the ...
Jan 16, 2024
Wind Chill Advisory from 5 pm Tuesday to 10 am Wednesday
Tuesday, January 16, 2024–10:39 a.m.-Staff reports-A Wind Chill Advisory will go into effect at 5 PM Tuesday through 10 AM Wednesday for dangerous wind chills across north Georgia and portions o...
Jan 16, 2024
Ice skating at Ridgeferry Park extended through the end of the month
Tuesday, January 16, 2024–9:16 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Monday was supposed to be the last day for ice skating at Ridgeferry Park, but the decision has been made to extend operations until ...
Jan 16, 2024
Floyd EMA director gives weather update
Tuesday, January 16, 2024–7:50 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Tim HerringtonThe rain has ended, but temperatures are continuing to fall.As of 7 a.m., no issues had been reported on Rome and Floyd...
Jan 16, 2024
Warning shelters opening in Floyd and Gordon Counties
Tuesday, January 16, 2024–4:58 a.m.-Staff reports-The Salvation Army at 317 East First Avenue is operating a warming shelter for those who need refuge from the bitterly cold weather.Garden Lakes...
Jan 16, 2024
Fatal house fire reported in Paulding County
January 16th, 2024 – 3:55 AMPaulding County Fire and Rescue –The following is a report from Bartow County Fire and Rescue: “At 10:56 PM on Saturday, January 13th, Paulding County 911...
Jan 16, 2024
Freedom March to make its way up Broad Street for 38th year
Sunday, January 14, 2024–7:00 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Rome and Floyd County's four-day celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. concludes today in Downtown Rome.The...
Jan 14, 2024
