Category Archives: Local News

Man arrested after woman sustains knife wound to the face

Man arrested after woman sustains knife wound to the face

Monday, November 24, 2025–9:00 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A Rockmart man has been arrested in a reported assault with a knife that occurred on Saturday at a home on Old Wax Road.  According to Floyd County Jail records:  35-year-old Brandon Lee Waddell struck a 37-year-old woman across the face with a large kitchen knife,…Continue Reading

Three indicted for fraudulently obtaining food stamps

Three indicted for fraudulently obtaining food stamps

Monday, November 24, 2025–8:50 a.m. -Staff reports- A Floyd County Grand Jury has indicted three women on felony charges of public assistance fraud and false statements or writings in separate incidents. According to Floyd County Superior Court records: 32-year-old Brianna Hope Baldwin of Cave Spring failed to disclose that her husband lived in the household…Continue Reading

AAA: Georgia gas gives a pre-turkey bump at the pumps

AAA: Georgia gas gives a pre-turkey bump at the pumps

Monday, November 24, 2025–8:15 a.m. -AAA South- As Thanksgiving travel ramps up, Georgia drivers are feeling a slight pinch at the pump, with gas prices ticking upward heading into the holiday week. A modest rise in crude oil over the weekend, combined with growing travel demand, is pushing gas prices higher. The statewide average now…Continue Reading

Rome City Commission expected to vote on extending convenience store maratorium

Rome City Commission expected to vote on extending convenience store maratorium

Sunday, November 23, 2025–1:00 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission is expected to consider an extension of the moratorium on the issuance of permits for any new convenience stores or gas stations when it meets on Monday.  The original moratorium was approved in June to give the city time to look at…Continue Reading

Arrest reports for November 23

Arrest reports for November 23

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

Candidates and potential candidates react to Greene resignation

Candidates and potential candidates react to Greene resignation

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

Police investigating shooting incident in Lindale

Police investigating shooting incident in Lindale

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

Marjorie Taylor Green announces resignation from Congress

Marjorie Taylor Green announces resignation from Congress

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

Northwest Georgia Charter Academy opening in August

Northwest Georgia Charter Academy opening in August

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

[VIDEO] Rome celebrates renovations to Banty Jones Park

[VIDEO] Rome celebrates renovations to Banty Jones Park

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