Thursday, March 13, 2025–5:45 p.m. -Staff reports- A lot can change in the next couple of days but, at this point, there’s a significant chance of heavy damaging winds with a potential of tornadoes late Saturday into early Sunday. The rain from a weaker storm front could bring rain into Northwest Georgia Friday into early…… Continue Reading
Thursday, March 13, 2025–7:35 a.m. -News Release- Celebrate Pi Day at Tellus Science Museum on Friday, March 14, and watch a total lunar eclipse over Cartersville. The Moon will turn a deep red as it passes through Earth’s shadow, offering a spectacle for night sky enthusiasts. The Museum will open at 1 AM for this…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, March 12, 2025–10:50 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Report: Man pointed AR rifle at two people A Silver Creek man is facing charges after allegedly aiming an AR-556 rifle at two people at his Rockmart Road home. According to Floyd County Jail records: 46-year old Barry Lee Bradley is charged with aggravated assault and…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, March 12, 2025–10:45 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Earlier this week, the Gordon County Board of Commissioners voted to hire a county attorney. McRae, Smith, Peek, Harman & Monroe, LLP also serves as the Floyd County Attorney. Chris Jackson spoke on behalf of the law firm before the vote. “I’m from Floyd County, I…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, March 12, 2025–10:15 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- This weekend, we are at an increased risk for severe weather and even strong tornadoes, so now is the time to prepare. According to Chris Fincher with Floyd County Emergency Management, three waves of storms are coming in. “The second wave has got potential, and that…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, March 12, 2025–8:30 a.m. -WBHF Radio- Charges have been filed in a crash that killed a former Marine and Woodland High School graduate back in September. 20-year-old James Robert Duke of Rome was booked into the Bartow County Jail on February 28. He faces charges of homicide by vehicle, hit and run, and failure…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, March 11, 2025–6:20 p.m. Floyd County Schools (FCS) is excited to announce the appointment of Kristen Martin as the new principal of Coosa High School (CHS), effective June 1. With over nine years of experience in educational leadership and a proven track record of fostering positive relationships and driving school improvement, Mrs. Martin is…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, March 11, 2025–11:00 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Report: Woman left teen outside for several hours overnight in the cold A Rome woman was booked into the Floyd County Jail Monday on a felony count of 1st-degree cruelty to children. According to jail records: 38-year old Briteny Ann Johnson refused to allow a teenager…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, March 11, 2025–10:55 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- As of right now, it does not appear as though it will be a normal nesting season for the eagles at Berry College. Dr. Alice Suroviec, Chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Berry College, was a guest on WRGA’s First news with Doug…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, March 11, 2025–8:20 a.m. -Staff reports- The community was introduced to Rome’s newest police K9 during Monday’s Rome City Commission meeting. According to Sgt. Josh Glover, the Rome Police Department’s K9 manager, Cas is a year-and-a-half-old Belgian Malinois who comes to Rome from Shallow Creek Kennels in Pennsylvania. “We went up and tested several…… Continue Reading