Gas prices hold steady
Monday, March 31, 2025–10:55 a.m. -AAA South- The average gas price in Georgia holds steady at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.94 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is the same as it was a week ago, 1 cent lower…
GNTC Human Resources receives Model Agency Award
Monday, March 31, 2025–10:50 a.m. -News Release- Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) Human Resources has received a Model Agency Award for fiscal year 2025. The Georgia Department of Administrative Services Human Resources Administration (HRA) conducted an assessment in five module areas and an optional policy review module. Thirteen agencies received a Tier 1, or model…
Five Rome High students selected as Governor’s Honor finalists
Monday, March 31, 2025–10:45 a.m. -News Release- After a rigorous interview and testing process, five Rome High School students have been selected as Governor’s Honors Finalists and will attend the Governor’s Honor Program this summer. Andrew Neal, Isha Garg, Lucy Johnson, Emillie Maloney, and Yash Garg were all selected in their respective nomination areas. Neal…
Arrest reports for March 31
Monday, March 31, 2025–10:40 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Report: Woman pulled knife on woman, ran over victim with a vehicle A 46-year-old Rome woman has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault following her arrest on Sunday. According to Floyd County Jail records: Kizie Lee Donaldson pulled out a knife and held it…
Stormy Monday ahead
Monday, March 31, 2025–7:45 a.m. -National Weather Service- A line of strong to severe thunderstorms will move across the area through this afternoon. The main hazard will be damaging winds, but a brief, isolated tornado and some hail are not out of the question. Chattooga County is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 1 p.m.…
County paving projects to start soon
Sunday, March 30, 2025–1:40 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Floyd County Public Works is gearing up for a number of road paving projects this year. The first is likely to be Blacks Bluff Road. This is from Highway 100 out there—Fosters Mill—going to Brushy Branch,” said Floyd County Public Works Director Michael Skeen. “That is…
Speed detection cameras legislation sent back to Senate Rules Committee
Sunday, March 30, 2025–1:20 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- A couple of bills related to speed detection cameras in School Zones have passed in the Georgia House, but their fate in the State Senate appears less certain. House Bill 225 would prohibit local governments or law enforcement agencies from using automated traffic enforcement safety devices…
Arrest reports for March 30
Sunday, March 30, 2025–1:10 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Report: Man pointed a gun at another man An East Rome man is facing a felony aggravated assault charge following his arrest Thursday. According to Floyd County Jail records: 30-year old Erian Carva Wiggins pulled out a firearm and aimed it at the victim at a…
Join the Greatest American Cleanup
Sunday, March 30, 2025–12:55 p.m. -News Release- In honor of our nation’s 250th birthday, Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful is taking the pledge to make a lasting impact – and they need YOU to be part of it. From now until July 4th, they are on a mission to gather 250 or more volunteers to help beautify our community as part of the Greatest American…
Rome awaiting results of state hearings following February COAM sting
Sunday, March 30, 2025–12:55 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The City of Rome is waiting to see what the state does before deciding what action to take regarding businesses cited for cash payouts from coin operated amusements machines. On February 11, 23 stores in the city were cited by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. During…
Severe weather risk Sunday and into Monday
Sunday, March 30, 2025–12:50 p.m. -National Weather Service- A line of thunderstorms will enter far northwest Georgia early Monday morning, advancing southward throughout the day. An Enhanced Risk (level 3 of 5) for severe weather has been introduced for Monday. Damaging wind gusts will be the primary threat with any severe storms that occur, though…
FBI investigates alleged labor trafficking operation in Bartow
March 27th, 2025 – 4:30 PM WRGA Staff Reports – FBI Atlanta, in collaboration with Homeland Security Investigations, the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office, GBI, and other law enforcement partners, executed federal search warrants yesterday (March 26th, 2025) at Wellmade Industries and several residences in the Bartow County area. This operation is part of an active…
Thursday fire on Dean Avenue under investigation
Thursday, March 27, 2025–12:45 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Firefighters responded to a structure fire on Dean Avenue Thursday morning. According to Rome Floyd County Fire Department Division Chief Jamie Stone, crews arrived on the scene at 10:18 a.m. and found heavy flames coming from the second floor of the vacant two-story commercial building at…
Floyd County Commission to take stadium tour Friday
Thursday, March 27, 2025–12:40 p.m. -Staff reports- The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will get a look at recent improvements at AdventHealth Stadium Friday morning. The called meeting will begin at 10 a.m. at the stadium, located at 755 Braves Boulevard. Floyd County Manager Jamie McCord spoke on some of the improvements during the Rome-Floyd…
Atrium Health Floyd eases masking and visitor restrictions
Thursday, March 27, 2025–12:35 p.m. -News Release- Atrium Health Floyd is lifting temporary masking and visitor restrictions due to a steady decrease in respiratory illnesses among patients and teammates. The change will take effect at 7 a.m. Thursday, March 27. Additionally, children 12 and under will again be able to visit Atrium Health Floyd Medical…
GNTC, Southern Adventist University sign articulation agreement
Thursday, March 27, 2025–12:30 p.m. -News Release- Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) and Southern Adventist University have developed an academic and educational partnership for GNTC students to enroll in the online Adult Degree Completion (ADC) program at Southern Adventist University. The five-year agreement, which went into effect March 1, 2025, will allow GNTC students who…
Floyd County Police launches new mobile app
Thursday, March 27, 2025–10:30 a.m. -Floyd County Police Department- The Floyd County Police Department has launched a new mobile app. The interactive platform has a plethora of resources that can be used for multiple different purposes, including submitting patrol requests, getting updates on severe weather, staying up to date on current events in the community,…
Warrant: Man threatened to blow up hospital
Thursday, March 27, 2025–10:00 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A Rockmart man is accused of threatening to blow up AdventHealth Redmond earlier this month. According to an arrest warrant: 44-year old Jesse Shawn Johnson also threatened to kill everyone in the hospital, causing the facility to be placed on lockdown. The incident occurred on March…
Three-year old child dies as a result of injuries sustained in fire
Thursday, March 27, 2025–8:03 a.m. -Staff reports- An apartment fire on Wednesday afternoon that claimed the life of a 3-year-old child remains under investigation. According to Rome Fire Marshal Mary Catherine Chewning, early indications are that the fire at the Redmond Chase Apartments on Redmond Road was accidental. Firefighters arrived on the scene and found…
Investigator: Tuesday wildfire on Norton Road at Chulio appears to have been inentionally set
Wednesday, March 26, 2025–6:38 p.m. -Staff reports- It appears as though a second Floyd County wildfire was intentionally set. On Tuesday, Rome-Floyd County firefighters responded to a number of grass and woods fires, including one at Chulio and Norton Road. According to Fire Investigator Brenton Whatley, speaking during a news conference on Wednesday, he noticed…
