Category Archives: Local News
Fugitive wanted for attempted murder arrested following chase in Gordon County
Sunday, December 28, 2025--1:15 p.m. -Gordon County Sheriff's Office- A pursuit in Gordon County on Friday ended with the arrest of a fugitive from Tennessee who is wanted for attempted murder. Accord...
Dec 28, 2025
Georgia DPS reports 13 traffic fatalities on state's roadways during holiday travel period
Sunday, December 29, 2025--8:00 a.m. -Staff reports- More than A dozen motorists lost their lives on Georgia Highways during the Christmas holiday travel period, which began on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. ...
Dec 28, 2025
Rome-Floyd Sports Registration Opens January 1st
December 26th, 2025 - 10:00 AM Press Release - Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation is thrilled to announce that registration for all youth sports programs will open on January 1, 2026. Famil...
Dec 26, 2025
Atrium Health Floyd Nationally Recognized for Maternity Care
December 26th, 2025 - 9:00 AM WRGA Staff Reports - Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report in its annual listing of the "Best Hospitals for Matern...
Dec 26, 2025
Georgia Elite Classic Showcase this Weekend at Barron Stadium
December 25th, 2025 - 8:00 AM WRGA Staff Reports - The Georgia's Rome Office of Tourism and Rome Sports are proud to welcome the Georgia Elite Classic Showcase back to Barron Stadium on ...
Dec 25, 2025
New Year's Fireworks Show Returns Next Week
December 24th, 2025 - 8:00 AM WRGA Staff Reports - Atrium Health Floyd + Harbin Clinic and Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation are partnering to help usher in the New Year with a spectacular...
Dec 24, 2025
Local Elvis Concert to Ring in New Year for a Good Cause
December 23rd, 2025 - 1:40 PM WRGA Staff Reports - Got any plans to ring in 2026? Why not celebrate with the King of Rock' N' Roll on New Year's Eve? "At 8 o'clock, we have the Elvis Con...
Dec 23, 2025
Annual Polar Plunge Returns to Cave Spring on New Year's Day
December 23rd, 2025 - 1:35 PM WRGA Staff Reports - The City of Cave Spring is inviting residents and visitors to ring in the New Year with one of the community's most anticipated traditi...
Dec 23, 2025
Rome-Floyd County Fire Department Graduates 10 New Recruits
December 23rd, 2025 - 1:30 PM WRGA Staff Reports - After 12 weeks of recruit school, Rome and Floyd County's newest firefighters are on the job. The Rome-Floyd County Fire Department recently h...
Dec 23, 2025
GE Rome Facility Plans Demolition of Obsolete Buildings Beginning in 2026
December 23rd, 2025 - 7:40 AM Doug Walker - WRGA's First News General Electric officials say demolition work is planned for portions of the company's Rome facility beginning in early 2026. Acco...
Dec 23, 2025
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