Emergency Need: Blood Assurance calls for donors after surge in trauma cases
Friday, December 12, 2025--7:00 p.m. -News Release- Blood Assurance is facing an emergency need for donations after a sudden spike in trauma cases across the region. The increase in emergency situations has significantly strained the nonprofit's already thin supply. The holiday season is historically one of the most ch...
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Contract awarded for Historic Courthouse renovations
Thursday, December 11, 2025--11:00 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission has awarded a bid for renovations to the exterior of the Historic Floyd County Courthouse. The contract went to Midwest Maintenance, Inc. in the amount of $474,300. "The amount includes an additional $50,000 in case ther...
Dec 11, 2025
Woman arrested for aggravated battery
Thursday, December 11, 2025--10:45 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A South Rome woman was arrested on Wednesday at her Branham Avenue apartment on a felony count of aggravated battery. According to Floyd County Jail records: 36-year-old Amanda Lynn Kuhl attacked another woman and punched her in the face. The victim su...
Dec 11, 2025
Stay safe this sick season: Ways you can help prevent the spread of illness
Thursday, December 11, 2025--10:45 a.m. -Atrium Health Floyd News Release- As respiratory illnesses rise, Atrium Health Floyd is urging everyone to take steps to protect themselves and those around them. Simple actions like practicing good hygiene, staying up to date on vaccinations, and staying home when sick, can hel...
Dec 11, 2025
Troyanna Foster named GNTC's 2026 Adult Education Teacher of the Year
Thursday, December 11, 2025--10:35 a.m. -News Release- Troyanna "Troy" Foster, Adult Basic Education (ABE) instructor for Adult Education in Floyd County, was named Georgia Northwestern Technical College's (GNTC) Adult Education Teacher of the Year for 2026. "Adult Education makes what seems impossible p...
Dec 11, 2025
[Interview] Christmas with a Cop still accepting donations
Thursday, December 11, 2025--10:12 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Chris Fincher, with Floyd County Emergency Management and the Coosa Valley Chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police, was in the WRGA studios on Thursday to give an update on Christmas with a Cop. For more than 20 years, the program has helped provide Ch...
Dec 11, 2025
[VIDEO] AdventHealth Redmond Marks Construction Milestone for Cancer Pavilion
December 10th, 2025 - 3:30 PM Ethan Garrett - WRGA Digital News Editor and Video Reporter - Construction on AdventHealth Redmond's new cancer pavilion reached a milestone Wednesday afternoon, with crews placing the final beam at the site. (In this WRGA News video report) AdventHealth Georgia President and CEO Isaac Sen...
Dec 10, 2025
Authorities: Deceased person found in Chattooga County home may have been dead over a year
Wednesday, December 10, 2025--11:10 a.m. -WZQZ Radio- The Chattooga County Sheriff's Office says deputies and investigators were dispatched to a residence south of Holland off Highway 100 before noon on Monday, December 8, 2025, after a deceased body was discovered inside the home. Sheriff's officials say that upon arr...
Dec 10, 2025
Arrest reports for December 10
Wednesday, December 10, 2025--11:00 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Woman accused of entering home, threatening victim A Garden Lakes woman was jailed Tuesday on charges of 1st-degree burglary, terroristic threats and acts, aggravated stalking, and crossing the guard line at the jail with drugs. According to Floyd Cou...
Dec 10, 2025
State grant to pay for emergency water system generator upgrades
Wednesday, December 10, 2025--9:20 a.m. -News Release- A $1.16 million federal grant, distributed through the Georgia Emergency Management Agency, will be used to provide generator backups for water services during emergencies. While the grant was awarded in November, GEMA representatives Monique McBride and Lucy Herri...
Dec 10, 2025
