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Category Archives: Local News

United Way announces 211 service number for Floyd, Polk Counties

United Way announces 211 service number for Floyd, Polk Counties

Monday, May 20, 2024–9:42 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Floyd and Polk County residents can now get information about a number of community services by dialing 211. According to Alli Mitchell with the United Way of Rome and Floyd County, it will simplify the process of accessing services provided by the United Way. Plus, you…read more

Georgia gas prices down three cents

Georgia gas prices down three cents

Monday, May 20, 2024–8:30 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices are down another three cents compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.38 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average of $3.18 is also 5 cents less than a month ago, but 12 cents more than this time last year.  It…read more

Four killed in crash on I-75 Sunday

Four killed in crash on I-75 Sunday

Monday, May 20, 2024–6:30 a.m. -Staff reports- Four people were killed in a multi-vehicle crash on I-75 near Red Top Mountain Road Sunday evening. According to the Georgia State Patrol: Preliminary evidence at the scene indicates that a Kia van was traveling northbound on I-75 when, for reasons yet to be determined, it left the…read more

Early voting ends with 3,155 ballots cast

Early voting ends with 3,155 ballots cast

Sunday, May 19, 2024–6:20 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Election Day is Tuesday, and early voting numbers suggest a light turnout. 3,155 Floyd County residents voted in advance. 1,844 voted at the elections center on East 12th Street, 796 voted at the Anthony Recreation Center in Garden Lakes, and 556 at the Thornton Recreation Center…read more

AdventHealth Redmond earns an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group

AdventHealth Redmond earns an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group

Sunday, May 19, 2024–6:16 p.,m. -News Release- AdventHealth Redmond earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient care. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to hospitals across the country based on more than 30 national performance measures reflecting…read more

Floyd County Board of Education meets Monday

Floyd County Board of Education meets Monday

Sunday, May 19, 2024–6:11 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, with an earlier start time. The caucus will start at 4 p.m. with the regular meeting to follow at 5 p.m. at the central office on Riverside Parkway. Agenda items include a quote…read more

Arrest reports for May 19

Arrest reports for May 19

Sunday, May 19, 2024–6:00 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Report: Woman walking in roadway charged with meth possession A homeless woman was arrested late last week after police said she was walking with her arms outstretched against the flow of traffic on Shorter Avenue at Redmond Circle. According to Floyd County Jail records: This was…read more

[VIDEO] 2024 Rome/Floyd Peace Officer Memorial Service

[VIDEO] 2024 Rome/Floyd Peace Officer Memorial Service

May 17th, 2024 – 2:15 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Friday morning the public was invited to honor the service and legacy of local law enforcement with the 2024 Rome/Floyd County Peace Officers Memorial Service. The Peace Officer Memorial Service, which comes as a part of National Police…read more

Another “Most Wanted” suspect in custody

Another “Most Wanted” suspect in custody

Friday, May 17, 2024–9:07 a.m. -Floyd County Sheriff’s Office- Another one of Floyd County’s “Most Wanted” is in custody. 17-year-old Jaquarius Cornelius Woodard shot at a man on Reservoir Street back on March 7. Woodard is charged with aggravated assault, possession of a pistol by someone under the age of 18, possession of a firearm during…read more