Category Archives: Local News
Vice Presidential nominee JD Vance to deliver remarks in Lindale
September 28th, 2024 – 12:45 AMWRGA Staff Reports –(Photo contributed from Senator JD Vance’s Social Media post)U.S. Vice Presidential Nominee and Senator JD Vance is scheduled to vi...
Sep 28, 2024
[VIDEO] Hurricane Helene brings flooding, road closures, and power outages to Floyd County
Septmeber 27th, 2024 – 11:30 AMEthan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter –Rome and Floyd County were hit with significant rainfall after the tropical storm from H...
Sep 27, 2024
Road conditions in Rome and Floyd County
Friday, September 27, 2024–11:35 a.m.-Staff reports-The rain has moved out of the area, but motorists are still faced with flooded roads and downed trees.If you see flooding on the roadway, do n...
Sep 27, 2024
Rome High School students outperform state, national averages on SAT
Wednesday, September 25, 2024–11:30 a.m.-News Release-Rome High School students outperformed public school students in Georgia and across the nation on the SAT according to a release from the Ge...
Sep 25, 2024
US News ranks Berry College No. 2 for Best Value and Best Teaching
Wednesday, September 25, 2024–11:16 a.m.-News Release-U.S. News & World Report has ranked Berry College No. 2 for "best value" and "best undergraduate teaching" among universities in th...
Sep 25, 2024
Arrest reports for September 25
Wednesday, September 25, 2024–10:50 a.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Man accused of threatening judgeA North Rome man arrested earlier this week for reportedly calling 911 a total of 39 times is n...
Sep 25, 2024
Helene: Flooding, high winds gusts the main concerns
Wednesday, September 25, 2024–10:20 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-A Flood Watch is in effect as we prepare for a lot of rain from Helene as it moves through the state.Heavy rainfall from Helene ...
Sep 25, 2024
Floyd County Commission approves urban camping ordinance
Tuesday, September 24, 2024–8:20 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Floyd County Commission has approved an ordinance addressing urban camping and the improper use of public areas.Following recen...
Sep 24, 2024
AdventHealth Redmond becomes first hospital in Georgia to use heartcare intervention device
Tuesday, September 24, 2024–11:30 a.m.-News Release-AdventHealth Redmond recently utilized a newly FDA-approved device to treat coronary artery disease, securing its place as the first hospital ...
Sep 24, 2024
FCSO updates “Most Wanted”
Tuesday, September 24, 2024–11:25 a.m.-Floyd County Sheriff’s Office-Two more names have been added to the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office’s “Most Wanted” list. 53-ye...
Sep 24, 2024
