Sunday, September 29, 2024–5:35 p.m. -Georgia Department of Labor- According to Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson, Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 4 percent in August, which is down two-tenths of a percent over-the-month. A year ago, the rate was 3.5 percent. “Innovation drives opportunity, and that is exactly why Georgia has secured the top spot…… Continue Reading
Sunday, September 29, 2024–5:20 p.m. -News Release- Georgia Power’s restoration efforts following Hurricane Helene continued Sunday, with the company having restored service to approximately 690,000 customers since the start of the storm. This rapid response has been possible through the implementation of new “smart grid” technologies and the quick work of pre-positioned teams who were…… Continue Reading
Georgia Power restores power to 440,000 customers following Hurricane Helene Saturday, September 28, 2024–7:13 p.m. -News Release- Georgia Power’s response to Hurricane Helene continues Saturday as the company marked the start of the first full day of restoration efforts. Since the beginning of the storm, Georgia Power has restored power to 440,000+ customers through the…… Continue Reading
September 28th, 2024 – 12:45 AM WRGA Staff Reports – U.S. Vice Presidential Nominee and Senator JD Vance is scheduled to visit Lindale, Georgia, on Friday, October 4, 2024, to deliver remarks at a public event at The Mill. Senator Vance is expected to give a speech at 1:00 PM to discuss key issues like…… Continue Reading
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Septmeber 27th, 2024 – 11:30 AM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Rome and Floyd County were hit with significant rainfall after the tropical storm from Hurricane Helene passed through the area on Friday morning. The Floyd County Emergency Operations Center reported 9 inches of rain associated with the storm.…… Continue Reading
Friday, September 27, 2024–10:46 a.m. -News Release- Blood Assurance is in immediate need of blood and platelet donors after the devastating landfall of Hurricane Helene and its impact on the greater Atlanta area. The storm has caused widespread cancellations of appointments and blood drives across our service area. In addition, Blood Assurance is on standby…… Continue Reading
Friday, September 27, 2024–9:51 a.m. -Georgia Power- A substantial power outage has been reported along Shorter Avenue. The outage affects around 1,060 customers from Ridgeferry Park and the City of Rome water plant to Summerville Park and John Davenport Drive to North Elm Street. Another outage on Callier Spring Road and East Second Avenue has…… Continue Reading
Friday, September 27, 2024–9:53 a.m. -National Weather Service- A Flash Flood Warning is still in effect for Floyd County, Bartow County, and Paulding County until 11:30 a.m. More than six inches of rain was recorded at the Richard B. Russell Regional Airport in Rome since Wednesday. 3.22 inches of that fell in three hours between…… Continue Reading
Friday, September 27, 2024–11:35 a.m. -Staff reports- The rain has moved out of the area, but motorists are still faced with flooded roads and downed trees. If you see flooding on the roadway, do not try to drive through it. Remember, turn around, don’t drown. We have numerous reports of high water and trees down…… Continue Reading
Friday, September 27, 2024–2:30 a.m. -National Weather Service- Helene made landfall as a Category 4 near the Big Bend region of Florida around 11 PM EDT. As the storm moves quickly inland overnight, conditions will begin to deteriorate over central and north Georgia. Helene is expected to be a tropical storm once is reaches Northwest…… Continue Reading