Category Archives: Local News

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 -Nolan Hiott, WRGA News- A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Wednesday for a new pump track at Ridfgeferry Park. A pump track is a looping trail for bikes and scooters. It h...

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 -News Release- Thanks to a grant from the Rome Area Heritage Foundation (RAHF), the College Heights Historic District has been outfitted with 17 new markers capping street sig...

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 -David Crowder, WRGA News- Litigation is continuing in Northwest Georgia on behalf of landowners regarding PFAS contamination, with claims seeking punitive damages and allegin...

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with rape An Armuchee man was booked into the Floyd County Jail on Tuesday on a felony warrant charging him with rape. According to an ...

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 -David Crowder, WRGA News- Consumer advocate Erin Brockovich was in Rome on Tuesday for a town hall meeting to discuss the dangers of "forever chemicals" found in nearby waters...

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 -Nolan Hiott- The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds landed at the Richard B. Russell Regional Airport on Tuesday, ahead of this weekend's Wings Over North Georgia air show. The 2026 ...

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 -Floyd County News Release- Damage to the belltower of the Floyd County's Historic Courthouse will require that the structure will be stabilized to see if it can be saved for f...

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 -Floyd County Jail records- Woman accused of attacking another woman with a knife or razor A 44-year old West Rome woman is facing a felony aggravated assault charge following ...

Monday, March 30, 2026 -News Release- The Floyd County Tax Commissioner's office is fully operational as of Monday, March 30, following last week's fire at the historic courthouse. After the incident,...

Monday, March 30, 2026 -Berry College News Release- Berry College will inaugurate Dr. Sandeep Mazumder as its ninth president on April 10, during a formal installation ceremony at 2:30 p.m. in the Cag...