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07/18/2025

The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales arrived in Downtown Rome, GA Friday, with crowds gathering to watch the iconic team get ready for their big appearance. 🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴 Check out our video recap of the event by WRGA's reporter Ethan Garrett:

July 18th, 2025 - 6:30 PM Ethan Garrett - WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter - https://youtu.be/IRdUSTkSu2c?si=YvZ05EEDH1T3YhrT The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales arrived in Downtown Rome today, with crowds gathering to watch the iconic team get ready for their big

07/18/2025

Our top local stories for Friday…Wednesday night the Floyd County Bomb Squad carried out a late-night detonation of unstable explosives tied to an ongoing investigation involving two arrests. Open houses begin July 29th for Rome and Floyd County Schools as students get ready to head back to class on August 1st. Veterans and their families can get free help with benefits and services at the We Care Veterans Fair on August 19th at the Forum River Center. A Shannon couple is facing felony charges after their dog died while left tethered and unsupervised in their backyard. A 17-year-old from West Rome was arrested after running from police with a gun and ma*****na near Maple Avenue. A 61-year-old East Rome woman is facing DUI and drug charges after being pulled over in Armuchee with pills and alcohol in her vehicle. A West Rome woman is accused of using a machete to damage a Floyd County Schools vehicle parked at Armuchee High. The Budweiser Clydesdales are coming to Broad Street this afternoon from 3 to 5 PM for a patriotic visit and photo op.

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07/17/2025

Drivers be advised:

An accident at the intersection of Martha Berry Highway and Turner McCall Blvd has blocked a South bound lane. Please reroute around the area if possible.

07/17/2025

Many residents expressed concern over the timing, as the blasts occurred late into Wednesday night. See more on this story in our report here:

July 17th, 2025 - 2:00 PM WRGA Staff Reports - (photo of the explosives sent out by the Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner's office) The Floyd County Bomb Squad was forced to act quickly Wednesday night, detonating a large amount of unstable explosives tied to an ongoing investi

07/17/2025

07/17/2025

TOMORROW the Budweiser Clydesdales will be in Downtown Rome, GA. They will be getting ready for their route at 600 E 1st Street at 2PM. There will be NO PARKING in that lot so we encourage people to park elsewhere and walk to the area. Feel free to come on down to see and take photos of the Clydesdales while they're getting ready! 🐎🍺

07/17/2025

Our top local stories for Thursday…. A Rome man has been arrested in connection with a stolen vehicle and the discovery of 22 homemade explosive devices during a search of his Hull Avenue residence. Peter Hubbard has secured the Democratic nomination in the race for Georgia Public Service Commissioner, defeating Keisha Sean Waites in Tuesday’s special election primary. A Silver Creek man was taken into custody after a traffic stop led to the discovery of a handgun with its serial number scratched off. Several Northwest Georgia organizations—including the Rome YMCA and Paradise Gardens Foundation—have received grant funding from the Georgia Council for the Arts to support local cultural programs. A Duluth man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say he conspired to fraudulently rent and sell high-value construction equipment, including a flatbed truck and a boom lift.

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07/16/2025

UPDATE: Blasting has concluded at this time. There will be a controlled burn for a short time that may result in some smoke in the nearby area.

07/16/2025

Our top local stories for Wednesday….Floyd County property owners who believe their assessed property value is incorrect have until this Friday to file a written appeal. A 55-year-old Rome man was arrested Monday night for assaulting a victim with a knife. The 2025-2026 School Year is just around the corner and the Floyd County School System will begin holding registration for new students next week. A 36-year-old Forsyth woman was arrested on Tuesday for burning paper towels in the bushes outside of the Armuchee McDonalds. The Rome City Commission held a public hearing Monday evening on the proposed 2025 tax millage rates. Two people were arrested Monday at the West Rome Wal-Mart for using fake twenty-dollar bills. A 41-year-old Cedartown man is facing charges in Floyd County on charges related to child cruelty and terroristic threats and acts.
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07/15/2025

Our top local stories for Tuesday….A Rome woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly spraying a utility worker with a hose, using racial slurs, and resisting arrest. Polls will be open today from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the Democratic runoff in Georgia’s Public Service Commission special primary. A woman is accused of child cruelty after police say a child ingested m**h left accessible in her home. The Floyd County Police Department will be set up this Friday in the parking lot of AdventHealth Stadium with an event aimed at helping parents with their car seats. A welfare check at a local Waffle House led to the arrest of a woman found with m**h in her wallet. A 6-year-old child from Gaylesville AL was killed Saturday morning in a single-vehicle crash near Little River Canyon. GDOT is seeking public input on a $45 million Summerville bypass project aimed at easing downtown traffic and improving safety. A wanted fugitive was arrested in Rome after being found trespassing on Shorter Industrial Boulevard.
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07/14/2025

Our top local stories for Monday…. Floyd County officials are considering raising the 2025 property tax rate to 9.5 mills — a 6.1% hike over the rollback rate - Three public hearings are scheduled before any decision is made. “Operation Southern Slow Down” starts today: Drivers are being warned to slow down or risk receiving a ticket. A Rome man has been arrested in connection with a July 4th shooting on Calhoun Avenue. In Trion, 42-year-old John Paul Ramsey is charged with felony conversion of payments after allegedly accepting thousands for HVAC work but failing to pay a subcontractor. A West Rome woman is facing three felony shoplifting charges after allegedly stealing over $1,800 in merchandise during repeated trips to Wal-Mart. The Rome-Floyd County Drug Court recently recognized nine new program graduates. In Southern Floyd County, Brice Station Road will see intermittent closures this morning for film production near Running Wild Farm. Polls will open Tuesday for the Democratic runoff in Georgia’s PSC special primary…
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07/12/2025

From Floyd County Emergency Management:

Brice Station Road will experience intermittent closures on Monday July 14, 2025 between 8 am and noon to film scenes for an upcoming movie production near Running Wild Farm.

This location of the closure is Brice Station between Old Rockmart and RR tracks off of the southern end of Old Rockmart near Polk County.

Please identify detours.