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Severe weather likely Saturday Evening, stay weather aware

Severe weather likely Saturday Evening, stay weather aware

Saturday, March 15, 2025–9:30 a.m. -Staff reports- Northwest Georgia is at a moderate risk (level 4 out of 5) for severe storms from around 8 p.m. Saturday until 8 a.m. Sunday. That includes a moderate risk (4 out of 5) for tornadoes, some of which could be strong. We are also at an elevated risk…Continue Reading

[Photos] The Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse rises

[Photos] The Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse rises

March 14th, 2025 – 1:45 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – WRGA News reporter Ethan Garrett captured photos of the blood moon eclipse that occurred early on March 14th, 2025. Here are some fun facts about the total lunar eclipse:Continue Reading

Seven arrested for selling alcohol or tobacco to minors

Seven arrested for selling alcohol or tobacco to minors

Friday, March 14, 2025–10:40 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- An operation by the Rome-Floyd Metro Task Force has resulted in seven people being arrested on charges of either furnishing tobacco to a minor or furnishing alcohol to a person under the age of 21. According to Floyd County Jail records: 28-year old Amar Kumar of…Continue Reading

Start time of Saturday’s Leprechaun-a-thon changed

Start time of Saturday’s Leprechaun-a-thon changed

Friday, March 14, 2025–10:30 a.m. -News Release- Due to the potential for severe weather on the evening of Saturday, March 15, the start time for the Leprechaun-a-thon sponsored by Atrium Health Floyd and Harbin Clinic has been changed. We want to make sure everybody stays safe while still having fun. The start time for the…Continue Reading

[VIDEO] The Rome-Floyd Eco Center shows off new renovations

[VIDEO] The Rome-Floyd Eco Center shows off new renovations

March 13th, 2025 – 6:00 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – The Rome-Floyd ECO Center celebrated a major milestone Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, unveiling its latest renovations. Originally a freshwater pump station, the ECO Center has transformed into a year-round environmental education hub along the Oostanaula River in…Continue Reading

Arrest reports for March 13

Arrest reports for March 13

Thursday, March 13, 2025–11:30 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Warrant: Man possessed sexual images of children A Rome man was arrested Wednesday at his Locust Street home on three felony counts of sexual exploitation of children. According to the arrest warrants: 25-year old Dawson Lee Bragg possessed an image of an infant and videos of…Continue Reading

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