WRGA Rome's NewsTalk

11/22/2025

https://www.wrganews.com/2025/11/22/marjorie-taylor-green-announces-resignation-from-congress/

Friday, November 21, 2025--11:45 p.m. -Staff reports- My message to Georgia’s 14th district and America.Thank you. pic.twitter.com/tSoHCeAjn1— Marjorie Taylor Greene 🇺🇸 () November 22, 2025 14th District Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has announced her resignation, ef

11/21/2025

The project was funded through a Choice Neighborhood Planning Grant from the Northwest Georgia Housing Authority, Community Development Block Grant funds, and local and state American Rescue Plan dollars....

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November 21st, 2025 - 2:15 PM Ethan Garrett - WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter - https://youtu.be/lBqMHPN26Kc?si=b4POeQaMrAXhNKxZ The City of Rome celebrated renovations to Banty Jones Park on Friday morning with a ribbon-cutting. The updated park features a splash

11/21/2025

Our top local stories for Friday….A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on this morning to celebrate the completion of renovations at Banty Jones Park; the Georgia Department of Transportation has released its travel forecast for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday; a Centre couple has been arrested following a Grand Jury indictment related to the alleged misappropriation of funds from a local youth sports organization; and a Rome man was arrested on Wednesday at his Glen View Drive home on charges of terroristic threats and acts, and exploitation or intimidation of the elderly. These stories and more at wrganews.com

11/20/2025

11/20/2025

There is a Dense Fog Advisory in effect until 9 a.m.

Visibility is less than one-quarter mile or less in dense fog.

Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

11/20/2025

Our top local stories for Thursday…… A Rome man is accused of burglarizing the shop of his former employer on Huffaker Road; West Rome man has been arrested in an incident on Cave Spring Road back on July 20; Bartow County officials recently gave an update on several road projects, including Burnt Hickory Road and the other on the Rome-Cartersville Development Corridor; Rome High School has released the names of 15 students who have been nominated for the Governor’s Honors Program; and we are about a month away from the annual Christmas with a Cop, sponsored by the Coosa Valley Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 14. These stories and more at wrganews.com

11/19/2025

Drivers, be advised:

Floyd County Emergency Management reports that Calhoun Road at Yale Road (near the loop) is temporarily closed due to a structure fire.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes, especially as school traffic begins.

11/19/2025

Our top local stories for Wednesday….The Rome-Floyd County Development Authority has approved an inducement resolution to begin the process of issuing $120 million in revenue bonds on behalf of Synthica Energy, which is constructing a new renewable natural gas facility; the Georgia Department of Agriculture has released Gordon County its HPAI Control Area designation; AdventHealth has announced the acquisition of a long-standing family medicine practice in Cartersville; a Rome man has been arrested on a felony warrant charging him with robbery by sudden snatching; and a 32-year old Rome man was arrested on Monday on Capitoline Drive on a 2nd-degree burglary charge. These stories and more at wrganews.com

11/18/2025

Our top local stories for Tuesday.....A ribbon-cutting on Monday to celebrate renovations to the Rome Clock Tower; Georgia drivers are paying a little more at the pump this week as the state’s average gas price inched up by one cent; a Rome man was arrested at his Ashland Park Boulevard residence on Saturday and charged with being a party to the crimes aggravated assault, reckless conduct and discharging a firearm near a public street; an Armuchee man is charged with aggravated assault after he allegedly pointed a gun at another man’s head; and the Floyd County Sheriff's Office is reminding the community that applications for the 2025 Sheriff Santa program will close this Friday, November 21. These stories and more at wrganews.com

11/17/2025

The City of Rome celebrated the newly renovated Clock Tower Monday, with project updates including fresh paint, new timbers, and upgraded clock mechanisms. Project general contractor, Greg Jacobs, spoke at the event about what makes Rome’s Clock Tower so unique...

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November 17th, 2025 – 6:00 PMEthan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Editor – https://youtu.be/E2Jb5Fsj1S8?si=zGd9Sp5evz3zgVYR The City of Rome held a ribbon-cutting on Monday for the newly renovated Clock Tower, drawing a large crowd to celebrate the completion of the 2

11/17/2025

11/17/2025

Our top local stories for Monday…..It is perhaps the most recognizable symbol of Rome, and on Monday, a ribbon-cutting will be held for the newly renovated Clock Tower; Floyd County is currently in the middle of its budget process for the coming year; Five students recently celebrated signing commitments for a college scholarship signifying their enrollment in the Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen (REACH) Georgia Scholarship program; a Gordon County man is facing charges of attempted murder, arson, and aggravated stalking following a fire on Saturday; and the Rome Alcohol Control Commission will hear three alcohol license requests when it meets on Monday. These stories and more at wrganews.com