Thursday, February 19, 2026--7:52 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- President Donald Trump addressed affordability and the economy during a stop in Rome on Thursday. The president made remarks to a crowd of supporters at Coosa Steel Corporation on Darlington Drive. Demonstrators lined Turner McCall Boulevard and East Fir...

Wednesday, February 18, 2026--12:50 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Work is underway on Rome's newest recreational amenity. A groundbreaking was held on Wednesday for a new pump track at Ridgeferry Park. A pump track is a looping trail for bikes and scooters. It has banked turns for easy flow. No pedaling - just pump a...

Friday, January 23, 2026--7:30 a.m. -Staff reports- A Winter Storm Watch is in effect until Monday morning. Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total ice accumulations between a tenth of an inch and three-quarters of an inch are possible. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Expect power outages and tree damage due to t...

Monday, January 19, 2026--1:20 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- On Monday, Rome and Floyd County residents gathered in Downtown Rome to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the annual Freedom March. The march, which is one if the highlights of the local four-day King celebration, has been g...

Wednesday, December 31, 2025--7:50 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- As we get ready for 2026, WRGA is taking a look back at some of the big stories and community events that occurred during the past year.