Wednesday, March 5, 2025–11:20 a.m. -News Release- Tellus Science Museum is ringing in the spring season with an exciting milestone – the museum’s 3 millionth visitor. The special moment was marked with a surprise celebration as museum staff cheered on the unsuspecting guests who helped the museum achieve this impressive number. “We’ve been keeping a…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, March 5, 2025–11:05 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of traveling to Floyd County for sex acts with a ‘minor’ A Newnan, Georgia man was booked into the Floyd County Jail Tuesday on a felony charge of criminal attempt to commit aggravated child molestation. According to jail records: 44-year old Christopher Michael Welcher…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, February 5, 2025–10:10 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Georgia House of Representatives has passed a couple of bills related to speed detection cameras in School Zones. There are currently two operational cameras in the Rome High School Zone on Veterans Memorial Highway and the Main Elementary School Zone on Martin Luther King Jr.…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, March 5, 2025–8:30 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Storms and gusty winds brought down trees and power lines overnight. In at least one instance, a gas main break was reported. The traffic light at Armuchee Hogh School on Hwy 27 is completely out. Officers are there helping direct traffic. Use caution when driving through…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, March 4, 2025–4:00 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome-Floyd County Fire Department is preparing for growth, especially with plans for a new industrial park out on Highway 411 East. According to Fire Chief Troy Brock, who was a guest on WRGA’s First News with Doug Walker on Tuesday, two and possibly three new…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, March 4, 2025–10:40 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- New York man arrested for forgery and identity theft A man from Brooklyn, New York is accused of trying to cash a forged check at a bank on East Second Avenue in Rome back in October of last year. According to an arrest warrant: 38-old Raashaun…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, March 4, 2025–10:30 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A purported gang member is facing charges after he allegedly let a 4-year-old child hold a gun at a location on Trove Drive on February 11. According to an arrest warrant and Floyd County Jail records: The child had his finger on the trigger of the…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, March 4, 2025–8:55 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Rome High School and all four Floyd County High Schools are among 301 Advanced Placement Honor Schools from 104 school districts for 2025. The 2025 AP Honor Schools are named in eight categories based on the results of 2024 AP courses and exams. AP Access and…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, March 4, 2025–7:40 a.m. -Staff reports- Services will be held this Saturday for former Georgia State Senator Richard Marable, who passed away on Friday. Marable, a Rome native, was elected to the Georgia State Senate in 1990, where he faithfully served for 12 years. He also owned and operated the Balloon Factory with his…… Continue Reading
Monday, March 3, 2025–7:15 p.m. -Floyd County Public Works- Floyd County Public Works will close Wax Road near its intersection with Rockmart Highway (Highway 101) at Los Potros Mexican Restaurant on Tuesday. Repair crews will be working to repair a failed cross drain at #233. The work is expected to begin at 8 a.m. and…… Continue Reading