Sunday, November 23, 2025–12:55 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Woman charged with theft by taking A Coosa woman is accused of selling items that belonged to someone else. According to an arrest warrant: 35-year-old Amanda Michelle Rudeseal sold a refrigerator, a range stove, and a dishwasher that was the property of the owner of the…… Continue Reading
Sunday, November 23, 2025–12:37 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- With the resignation of 14th District Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, candidates and potential 2026 candidates have released statements. Democrat Shawn Harris, who ran unsuccessfully against Greene in 2020, has already announced that he is running again. He posted the following on his Facebook page. “Marjorie started…… Continue Reading
Sunday, November 23, 2025–12:25 p.m. -Floyd County Police report- Floyd County Police responded to a ‘shots fired’ call on Garden Avenue in Lindale on Wednesday. According to the incident report: At least four 9mm shell casings were located at the scene, and a house had been struck multiple times. The two victims who had run…… Continue Reading
Friday, November 21, 2025–11:45 p.m. -Staff reports- 14th District Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has announced her resignation, effective January 5, 2026. In a video posted to X, Greene expressed her frustration with Congress. My message to Georgia’s 14th district and America.Thank you. pic.twitter.com/tSoHCeAjn1 — Marjorie Taylor Greene 🇺🇸 (@mtgreenee) November 22, 2025 “During the longest…… Continue Reading
Friday, November 21, 2025–2:30 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- We are less than a year from the opening of the Northwest Georgia Charter Academy in Cave Spring. The Academy, which will serve students who live in Floyd and Polk counties, recently held its first public lottery. “It’s much like the Pre-K lottery that a lot…… Continue Reading
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November 21st, 2025 – 2:15 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – The City of Rome celebrated renovations to Banty Jones Park on Friday morning with a ribbon-cutting. The updated park features a splash pad as its centerpiece, along with a small amphitheater, modern playgrounds, pavilions, new signage, a boardwalk,…… Continue Reading
Thursday, November 20, 2025–11:00 a.m. -Floyd County Schools- 22 students from Floyd County Schools (FCS) were selected as district finalists and will advance in the Governor’s Honors Program (GHP) selection process. Congratulations to the following students selected: Nick Bell, MHS, Music: Brass Michael Bollen, CHS, Theatre Performance Alex Brown, AHS, Mathematics Caedmon Burnett, CHS, Theatre…… Continue Reading
Thursday, November 20, 2025–10:40 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A 52-year-old Rome man was arrested on Wednesday at his Glen View Drive home on charges of terroristic threats and acts, and exploitation or intimidation of the elderly. According to Floyd County Jail records and an arrest warrant: Following a verbal altercation with a 78-year-old man,…… Continue Reading
Thursday, November 20, 2025–10:20 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Friday morning to celebrate the completion of renovations at Banty Jones Park. The project was funded, in part, with Choice Neighborhood Planning Grant funds through the Northwest Georgia Housing Authority. “We had gotten a grant to write a redevelopment…… Continue Reading
Thursday, November 20, 2025–10:10 a.m. -News Release- The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is helping travelers get to their Thanksgiving destinations this year with fewer delays. To improve traffic flow during the Thanksgiving holiday, Georgia DOT will suspend lane closures on interstates, major state routes, and roadways near major shopping areas from 5 a.m. on…… Continue Reading