Monday, October 21, 2024–9:20 p.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices increased compared to a week ago. Monday’s average of $2.93 is 23 cents more than a week ago, but two cents less than a month ago and nine cents less than this time last year. It costs drivers an average price of $43.95 to fill a 15-gallon…… Continue Reading
Sunday, October 20, 2024–2:10 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome Alcohol Control Commission will once again discuss the possible elimination of variances when it meets Monday. Establishments that serve liquor must garner at least half of their revenue from the sale of food unless a variance is granted. There are currently three establishments that…… Continue Reading
Sunday, October 20, 2024–2:00 p.m. -Georgia Department of Labor- The number of jobs rose in Floyd County in September, according to the Georgia Department of Labor. The labor force in the Rome area was at 48,000 last month, up by 200 from the 47,800 reported in August. That number was also up by 500 when…… Continue Reading
Saturday, October 19, 2024–4:30 p.m. -News Release- Atrium Health Floyd held its annual Pink Day celebration on Friday, which was National Mammography Day, to stress theimportance of getting an annual mammogram. Truett’s Chick-fil-A in Rome was humming with visitors before sunrise Friday morning. Visitors received complimentary Paper Doll magnets and information about breast health. Carmen…… Continue Reading
Saturday, October 19, 2024–3:12 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of having stolen UTV A 38-year-old Cedartown man was recently booked into the Floyd County Jail on a felony warrant charging him with theft by receiving stolen property. According to the warrant: Dustin Ray Proctor used his vehicle to transport a stolen Kawasaki Mule…… Continue Reading
![[VIDEO] Rome residents walk to support mental health at 2024 NAMIWalks](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/4/2024/10/19143726/featured-namiwalks-24.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
October 19th, 2024 – 2:30 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Rome residents participated in the 2024 NAMIWalks event on Saturday afternoon at Heritage Park. The event supports the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), which focuses on improving the lives of those affected by mental illness through…… Continue Reading
![[VIDEO] Hospitality House for Women hosts 17th annual “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes”](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/4/2024/10/18141145/featured-2024-walk-a-mile-in-her-shoes.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
October 18th, 2024 – 2:00 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Friday morning the Hospitality House for Women hosted the 17th annual “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” event in downtown Rome’s Rotary Plaza. A crowd gathered to cheer on a sponsored Men’s high heel fundraising competition to support…… Continue Reading
Friday, October 18, 2024–9:40 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The first Saturday voting of this advance voting cycle is this weekend. Floyd County residents can cast ballots tomorrow at the Floyd County Elections Center at 18 East 12th Street between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Early voting has already been brisk locally…… Continue Reading
Thursday, October 17, 2024–1:40 p.m. -News Release- The Field Naming Celebration at Georgia Highlands College is almost here, and we’re excited to have you join us this Sunday, October 20th at 3:00 PM for a free, fun-filled family event! There will be plenty of activities, prizes, and free giveaways for all ages. Celebrate with us as we officially name our new fields…… Continue Reading
Thursday, October 17, 2024–1:33 p.m. -Staff reports- If you want to enter this year’s Rome Christmas Parade, you can register now online. The deadline to enter will be November 1 and late entries will not be accepted this year. According to Jerry Rucker, the limited entry period is in part due to last year’s parade…… Continue Reading