Friday, December 6, 2024–10:00 a.m. -News Release- At first, Allen Stephens thought he was just having a bad migraine. The assistant director of Oncology Services at Atrium Health Floyd was at work this past May, performing some CPR exercises when he noticed he just didn’t feel right. “Two of the fingers on my right hand…… Continue Reading
Friday, December 6, 2024–9:53 a.m. -News Release- Runners, walkers and volunteers gathered on Thanksgiving morning for the inaugural Rome Turkey Trot 5K & 3K Feel Whole Stroll at AdventHealth Stadium. The event garnered a significant turnout with 562 participants, including 87 same-day registrations. This event was established and coordinated by AdventHealth Redmond, TRED (Trails for…… Continue Reading
![[VIDEO] Emergency crews respond to late-night trench collapse on Coosawatte Avenue](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/4/2024/12/06042625/featured-trench-collaspe.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
December 6th, 2024 – 4:25 AM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Late Thursday night, the Rome Floyd Fire Department and Rome Police Department responded to a trench collapse on Coosawattee Avenue near the Circle K off Shorter Avenue. At the scene, Rome Floyd Fire Division Chief Jamie Stone provided…… Continue Reading
![[VIDEO] Blue Angels visit Rome Thursday ahead of next year’s Wings Over North Georgia air show](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/4/2024/12/05190210/blue-angels2.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
Thursday, December 5, 2024–6:51 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- With a roar from the F-18 engine, the U.S. Navy Blue Angels visited the Richard B. Russell Regional Airport on Thursday. The team was in Rome to conduct its winter site visit for the 2025 Wings Over North Georgia Air Show, which is from Friday, October 17 through Sunday, October 19, 2025.…… Continue Reading
Thursday, December 5, 2024–11:38 a.m. -Georgia Lottery Corporation- A Georgia Lottery player purchased a lucky $10,000 winning Mega Millions ticket in Rome for the drawing held on Dec. 3, 2024. The next Mega Millions drawing is set for Friday, Dec. 6, with an estimated jackpot of $579 million — the 10th largest in the game’s…… Continue Reading
Thursday, December 5, 2024–10:45 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- There are plenty of holiday activities this weekend in Rome and Floyd County to enjoy. The 11th Annual Christmas in Lindale is Saturday from 1-5 pm at the Gilbreath Park. The parade will follow the festival at 5:30 p.m. The lineup starts at 5 at Pepperell…… Continue Reading
Thursday, December 5, 2024–10:41 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Schools Board of Education will meet on Friday for its fall retreat. The retreat will be held at Rome City Schools College and Career Academy at 990 Veterans Memorial Highway. The discussion starts at 8:30 with a district overview, including the mission, vision,…… Continue Reading
Thursday, December 5, 2024–10:37 a.m. -Staff reports- Man arrested following incident at Lindale home A Lindale man was arrested Wednesday on warrants charging him with battery and 3rd-degree cruelty to children. According to the warrants: 42-year-old Brian Steve Jeter ripped a woman’s shirt and grabbed her by the neck while attempting to take her cell…… Continue Reading
Thursday, December 5, 2024–10:35 a.m. -Rome Police Department report- Three people were injured in a two-vehicle wreck Wednesday at Shorter Avenue and Horseleg Creek Road. According to a Rome Police Department report: A 2021 Chevy Blazer driven by a Rome man was in the center turn lane attempting to make a left turn when it…… Continue Reading
Thursday, December 5, 2024–10:30 a.m. -Adam Carey, Rome News-Tribune- This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com An Armuchee man pleaded guilty Wednesday to killing his 82-year-old grandmother and keeping her body stored in a freezer for several months. Robert Keith Tincher III, 31,…… Continue Reading