Calhoun implements moratorim on licenses for stores seeking to sell alcohol or THC-infused products
Tuesday, July 8, 2025–5:40 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Calhoun City Council has adopted a resolution enacting a 180-day emergency moratorium on applications for new stores seeking to sell alcohol or THC-related products. The moratorium covers the acceptance or consideration of all applications for zoning decisions, land disturbance permits, and licenses for gas stations,…
Thirteen people killed in traffic crashes during July 4 holiday
Tuesday, July 8, 2025–5:20 p.m. -News Release- During the 78-hour Independence Day holiday travel period, Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Troopers investigated eight fatal traffic crashes, while local law enforcement agencies investigated an additional five, resulting in a total of 13 traffic-related deaths statewide. The holiday travel period began at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 3, and…
Arrest reports for July 8
Tuesday, July 8, 2025–5:10 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with assault, battery, and false imprisonment A Rome man is accused of assaulting a woman at his apartment on Avenue A. According to Floyd County Jail records: 31-year-old Leland Thomas Ash threatened the victim with a knife, strangled her, and kept her from leaving…
Two officers injured in inmate assault at Polk County Jail
July 8th, 2025 – 4:50 PM WRGA Staff Reports – Two corrections officers at the Polk County Jail were injured Saturday after being assaulted by an inmate, according to a statement from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Johnny Moats reported that the incident occurred on July 5th at approximately 12:40 p.m. in the booking…
17-year old charged in February murder of mother, stepfather in Carroll County
Tuesday, July 8, 2025–4:35 p.m. -Staff reports- An arrest has been made in the murder of a couple in Carrollton that occurred in February, and the suspect is the woman’s 17-year-old daughter. According to a news release from the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office: On the morning of February 20, 2025, deputies with the Carroll County…
Team effort and K9 Waylon help capture fleeing suspects in Floyd County
Tuesday, July 8, 2025–7:45 a.m. -Floyd County Sheriff’s Office News Release- On the morning of July 2, 2025, Floyd County officers responded to a BOLO (Be On the Lookout) alert for a stolen vehicle reported to be entering the county via Highway 411. Officers quickly located the vehicle, but when they attempted to initiate a…
Local woman featured on reality show charged in overdose death
Monday, July 7, 2025–7:45 p.m. -Staff reports- A woman who was featured on the MTV reality show “16 and Pregnant” is accused of supplying drugs to a man who overdosed in February. 33-year-old Whitney Blake Purvis was booked into the Floyd County Jail on Monday on charges of felony involuntary manslaughter, use of a communications…
One Man’s Opinion, “Divided We Stand,”
Monday, July 7, 2025 -Bill Crane- Dropping in and out of family and friend celebrations of our nation’s birth over the long holiday weekend, and as we enter the 250th year of this ‘great experiment,’ I am troubled by the tension and at times outright hostility which exists among us. America still leads the world…
New Floyd County Police headquarters opens to the public on Tuesday
Monday, July 7, 2025–11:00 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Starting this Tuesday morning, the Floyd County Police Department will be in its new home in the former Glenwood Primary School off Old Dalton Road. “At 8 o’clock, we will be open for business there for the public to come in should they need a copy…
Fire reported at Hanwha facility in Cartersville
Monday, July 7, 2025–10:50 a.m. -Cartersville Fire Department News Release- The Cartersville Fire Department responded to a fire alarm with sprinkler activation at the Hanwha facility located at 251 Great Valley Parkway on Sunday night. Firefighters observed smoke coming from the building on the property, which was vacant but houses hazardous materials. As a precaution,…
Arrest reports for July 7
Monday, July 7, 2025–10:40 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of threatening to shoot everyone in his home A 64-year-old Rome man was arrested Sunday at his East 16th Street home on a felony aggravated assault charge. According to Floyd County Jail records: Kevin Eugene Cleghorn pointed a firearm at his wife and threatened…
Rome City School Board meets Tuesday
Monday, July 7, 2025–8:40 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome Board of Education will discuss student insurance for the 2025-2026 school year and hear a review of the past year when it meets on Tuesday. The school board meeting will be held at the Rome City Schools College and Career Academy located at 990…
Floyd County Commission meets Tuesday
Monday, July 7, 2025–8:35 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission gets back to work following the Independence Day holiday weekend. The commission meets on Tuesday at the County Administration building located at 12 East 4th Avenue. The Caucus will begin at 4:00 p.m. in the Caucus Room (Suite 204), followed by the Board Meeting at 6:00…
Georgia gas prices down four cents
Monday, July 7, 2025–8:30 a.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average decreased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.90 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is 4 cents lower than it was a week ago, 2 cents higher than…
GNTC to hold open house later this week
Sunday, July 6, 2025–1:35 a.m. -News Release- Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) is hosting an Open House at all six campuses to provide an opportunity to learn more about the programs offered at GNTC, tour the facilities and meet faculty and staff. The event on Thursday, July 10, will take place from 10 a.m. to…
Floyd County Police set to open new headquarters on Tuesday
Sunday, July 6, 2025–1:30 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- A lot of work has gone into transforming the former Glenwood Primary School into the new Floyd County Police Department headquarters, and the move will take place on Tuesday. According to Captain Ron Hunton with the Floyd County Police Department, the move has been taking place…
AdventHealth to offer AngioScreenings to the community
Sunday, July 6, 2025–1:30 a.m. -News Release- The AdventHealth AngioScreen bus will be available at AdventHealth Medical Group Family and Internal Medicine at Cedartown on July 8, from 8 am to 3 pm, and at AdventHealth Redmond on July 10, from 7 am to 2 pm. An AngioScreen is a noninvasive, 10-minute vascular screening designed…
Arrest reports for July 6
Sunday, July 6, 2025–1:10 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- One arrested for aggravated assault, another arrested for felony obstruction on Mardi Way A Rome man is facing a felony aggravated assault following an incident at his Mardi Way home. According to Floyd County Jail records: 36-year-old Deaundre Martel Wade pointed a firearm at a man.…
Nine New Doctors Welcomed to Atrium Health Floyd Residency Program
Sunday, July 6, 2025–1:05 a.m. -News Release- Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Family Medicine Residency is welcoming nine first-year residents and has also named chief residents for the new academic year, which begins July 1. The Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Family Medicine Residency program opened in 1976 and is one of the oldest family…
Teams sought for NAMIWalks Rome
Sunday, July 6, 2025–12:55 a.m. -NAMI Rome- NAMI Rome is gearing up its annual NAMIWalks mental health awareness and fundraising event, which will be on Saturday, September 20. A kickoff event is on Tuesday from 5:00-6:30 pm at The Spires at Berry College. The purpose of the kickoff event is to encourage people to register…