Sunday, November 2, 2025–3:10 p.m. -Staff reports- The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) honored 33 state and local law enforcement agencies for their work in saving lives on our roads at the 26th annual Governor’s Challenge Awards on Friday at the Macon Centreplex. GOHS presented Agency of the Year awards in nine different categories…… Continue Reading
Saturday, November 1, 2025–5:40 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A 28-year-old Rome man is accused of being in possession of drugs while at the Floyd County Jail. According to jail records: Branton Kaden Hughes had three baggies of synthetic marijuana, which were located in close proximity to his personal belongings. He is charged with felony counts…… Continue Reading
Saturday, November 1, 2025–5:05 p.m. -News Release- On World Stroke Day, AdventHealth Redmond spotlighted its groundbreaking advancements in stroke care that are transforming outcomes for patients across Northwest Georgia. As the region’s first and only hospital offering 24/7 interventional stroke treatment, AdventHealth Redmond is bringing life-saving care closer to home and greatly reducing the need…… Continue Reading
Saturday, November 1, 2025–4:40 p.m. -Staff reports- Remember to set your clock back one hour before going to bed Saturday night. Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, meaning you will get an extra hour of sleep. The time change is a perfect time to remind yourself to change the batteries in your smoke…… Continue Reading
![[VIDEO] Families Celebrate Halloween Early in Downtown Rome (2025)](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/4/2025/10/31162932/featured-halloween-2025.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
October 31st, 2025 – 4:30 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Downtown Rome got a head start on Halloween fun Friday afternoon as crowds of families packed Broad Street for some early trick-or-treating. Local businesses handed out candy to costumed kids, while the Desoto Theatre offered a free screening…… Continue Reading
October 31st, 2025 – 1:50 PM WRGA Staff Reports – (The image above is a sample ballot from the Georgia Secretary of State Website, provided for informational purposes only. Any marks made on it will not count. Voters must use the official ballot provided at their polling location) Floyd County voters will head to the…… Continue Reading
Friday, October 31, 2025–9:20 a.m. -Staff reports- The Atrium Health Floyd-Polk Foundation board voted Thursday to provide financial support to seven food agencies throughout its service area. The initial total gift is for $30,000, divided among the agencies. The board is going to evaluate this issue on a weekly basis and will do more if…… Continue Reading
Friday, October 31, 2025–8:20 a.m. -Dvaid Crowder, WRGA News- On Saturday, SNAP benefits will stop being paid, as the government shutdown continues. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as Food Stamps, is a federally funded program that provides monthly benefits to low-income households to help pay for the cost of food. The suspension of benefits for the…… Continue Reading
Thursday, October 30, 2025–11:15 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- There are plenty of activities for the kids on Friday in Rome for Halloween. “Our favorite event at the city is the Downtown Rome Trick-or-Treat, which goes from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m.,” said Kristi Kent with the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism. “It will be…… Continue Reading
Thursday, October 30, 2025–9:00 a.m. -News Release- CCI Real Estate, a real estate investment company centered on missional impact and community transformation, announced today the grand opening of Nova River District, a 250-residence, mixed-use community in downtown Rome, Georgia. Construction on the project is 90% complete, with some interior work remaining on one wing of the building.…… Continue Reading