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Category Archives: Local News

Three deaths confirmed in crash on I-75 near Dalton

Three deaths confirmed in crash on I-75 near Dalton

Thursday, December 4, 2025–3:55 p.m. -Staff reports- I-75 southbound near Dalton Exit was closed for several hours on Thursday, following a crash with multiple fatalities that was apparently caused by a wrong-way driver. Whitfield County Sheriff Darren Pierce gave preliminary updates on Thursday afternoon. Exit 336, here at Rocky Face–I-75 at 336 southbound, we had…read more

Arrest reports for December 4

Arrest reports for December 4

Thursday, December 4, 2025–11:05 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with aggravated assault A Dallas, Georgia, man is accused of assaulting a woman during a domestic altercation on Lakeview Drive in the Garden Lakes area on Wednesday. According to Floyd County Jail records: 21-year-old Luis Estrada struck the victim in the head with a…read more

[PHOTOS] More than 700 participate in Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot

[PHOTOS] More than 700 participate in Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot

Thursday, December 4, 2025–11:00 a.m. -AdventHealth Redmond News Release- Over 700 runners, walkers, and volunteers gathered on Thanksgiving morning for the second annual AdventHealth Rome Turkey Trot, celebrating community, movement, and gratitude. Despite chilly temperatures, walkers and runners filled the scenic riverside route and crossed the finish line inside AdventHealth Stadium, completing a triumphant lap…read more

Winter art market returns this weekend

Winter art market returns this weekend

Thursday, December 4, 2025–10:50 a.m. -News release- The Georgia’s Rome Welcome Center & Gift Shop is pleased to announce the return of the 14th Annual Georgia’s Rome Winter Art Market, taking place December 6–7, 2025, at the Rome Civic Center. The market will be open 10 a.m.–4 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. This beloved holiday…read more

Christmas in Lindale this Saturday

Christmas in Lindale this Saturday

Thursday, December 4, 2025–10:30 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Events to celebrate the Christmas season in Lindale get underway on Saturday. A free Christmas festival will be held at Gilbert Park from 1 until 5 p.m. and will feature food, arts and crafts, and much more. Then the Christmas parade will begin at 5:30 PM.…read more

Arrest reports for December 3

Arrest reports for December 3

Wednesday, December 3, 2025–11:40 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Report: Man pointed gun at another man A Rome man is facing a felony aggravated assault charge following his arrest on Tuesday. According to Floyd County Jail records: 23-year-old Jordan Lee Buttram pointed a gun at another man on Ashland Park Boulevard. He was also found…read more

GNTC’s 2025 Fall Commencement Ceremony set for Thursday night

GNTC’s 2025 Fall Commencement Ceremony set for Thursday night

Wednesday, December 3, 2025–9:30 a.m. -News Release- Approximately 300 students from Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) nine-county service area will exit the Dalton Convention Center on Thursday, Dec. 4, armed with the education and technical training needed to kick-start their careers. The 2025 Fall Commencement Ceremony will begin at 6 p.m.  After students, administrators, and…read more

[VIDEO] 2025 Downtown Rome Christmas Parade Highlights

[VIDEO] 2025 Downtown Rome Christmas Parade Highlights

December 3rd, 2025 – 12:45 AM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Tuesday night, Downtown Rome lit up with joy as crowds gathered to celebrate the start of the holiday season with the 2025 Rome Christmas Parade. Broad Street transformed into a festive scene with this year’s theme being “Christmastime…read more

More candidates show interest in running for Congress

More candidates show interest in running for Congress

Tuesday, December 2, 2025–9:40 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Candidates are continuing to express interest in running for Congress following the recent announcement from Marjorie Taylor Greene that she will be stepping down, effective January 5. Brett Clark is the latest to join the exploratory stage for the upcoming special election in Georgia’s 14th Congressional…read more