Category Archives: Local News
Police introduce Rome Bicycle Ambassador Patrol
Wednesday, May 21, 2025–10:00 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The City of Rome's Public Safety Committee has given its approval for a new police initiative called the Rome Bicycle Ambassador Patro...
May 21, 2025
Storm damage reported locally
Wednesday, May 21, 2025–9:00 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-Reports of storm damage continue to come in.Ridgeferry Park is currently closed after a large tree fell across utility lines near the E...
May 21, 2025
Bartow Planning Commission recommends approval of data center near Stilesboro
Tuesday, May 20, 2025–7:10 p.m.-WBHF Radio-The Bartow County Planning Commission is recommending approval of a rezoning request for a data center on Taff Road south of Highway 113 in the Stilesb...
May 20, 2025
Cartersville Fire Department responds to fatal incident at Qcells Facility
Monday, May 20, 2025–6:45 p.m.-Cartersville Fire Department News Release-At around 7:15 p.m. on May 19, Cartersville Fire responded to Qcells for a medical emergency.A mid-30s Hispanic male was ...
May 20, 2025
Remember vehicle maintenance if traveling this Memorial Day weekend
Monday, May 19, 2025–10:30 a.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-According to AAA, a record 39.4 million are expected to take road trips over the upcoming Memorial Day weekend.If you are going to be tak...
May 19, 2025
Savoy a winner in USA Today’s Readers’ Choice for Best Attraction for Car Lovers
Monday, May 19, 2025–8:20 a.m.-News Release-The votes are in, and Savoy Automobile Museum in Cartersville is a winner in the USA Today 10Best 2025 Readers’ Choice Award for Best Attraction...
May 19, 2025
Rome Alcohol Control Commission meets Monday
Sunday, May 18, 2025–5:10 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-The Rome Alcohol Control Commission will consider extending the approval of a new Beer, Wine, & Liquor Pouring License request at Peac...
May 18, 2025
Man rescued from burning structure in Chattooga County
Saturday, May 17, 2025–3:10 p.m.-WZQZ Radio-A man was pulled from a burning residence on Dogwood Circle in Lyerly on Thursday afternoon.Quick action by local firefighters spared the man's life a...
May 17, 2025
Arrest reports for May 17
Saturday, May 17, 2025–3:00 p.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Warrant: Woman broke another woman’s armA Rome woman has been arrested on a felony warrant charging her with aggravated battery.A...
May 17, 2025
Floyd County Board of Education meets Monday
Friday, May 16, 2025–6:30 p.m.-David Crowder, WRGA News-First Reading of the Floyd County School System’s Fiscal Year 2026 Budget is slated for a first reading on Monday.The budget project...
May 16, 2025
