Tuesday, December 3, 2024–11:33 a.m. -News Release- Join Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation for a festive celebration at Playtime with Santa sponsored by Coca-Cola on Saturday, December 7 at Ridge Ferry Park in Rome. This exciting event is completely free and offers a wonderful opportunity for families to meet Santa Claus and beloved mascots from the Rome community.…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, December 3, 2024–11:30 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome Alcohol Control Commission will discuss the future of variances pertaining to the city’s 50-50 food drink ratio during a work session Wednesday. Under the current ordinance, establishments that sell liquor have to garner at least half of their revenue from the sale of food,…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, December 3, 2024–8:45 a.m. -Mo Burge, 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 A $2 million Tax Allocation District rebate application by a Tennessee-based developer planning to build an upscale hotel in the Five Points district may have to move…… Continue Reading
Monday, December 2, 2024–1:00 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The sights and sounds of Christmas will fill Downtown Rome on Tuesday night, and it’s going to feel like Christmas too. The Rome Christmas Parade will begin at 7 p.m., making its way from First Avenue up Broad Street to the Rome City Auditorium where Santa…… Continue Reading
December 2nd, 2024 – 12:45 PM WRGA Staff Reports – According to a report by the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office, on November 27th, 2024 (at approximately 6:00 AM), deputies responded to a theft report involving a coin-operated air compressor at a convenience store near Calhoun. Witnesses described the suspects fleeing in a black Chevy SUV.…… Continue Reading
Monday, December 2, 2024–12:05 p.m. -News Release- For the second year in a row, the members of the Exchange Club of Rome have adopted the presentation of socks to those in need as the cold winter months approach. This year the Exchange members presented 901 pairs of socks consisting of men’s socks going to the…… Continue Reading
Monday, December 2, 2024–11:55 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Motorists can now charge up their electric vehicles while shopping at Buc-ees in Calhoun. Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging has just opened a new charging station at the popular road trip destination at 601 Union Grove Road. The station is equipped with 10 CCS-compatible charging ports fit with…… Continue Reading
Monday, December 2, 2024–11:40 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Missouri man charged with fleeing or attempting to elude A man from Stella, Missouri was booked into the Floyd County Jail Sunday after allegedly fleeing from police. According to Floyd County Jail records: A vehicle driven by 20-year-old Harley Joe Richardson was clocked going 115 in…… Continue Reading
Monday, December 2, 2024–10:00 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices are cooling off slowly at the pumps as the weather turns cold. Georgians are paying an average of $2.90 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is 3 cents less than a week ago, 5 cents less than a month ago, and 5 cents less than last year. It costs…… Continue Reading
Sunday, December 1, 2024–4:53 p.m. -Staff reports- Calhoun-based Mohawk Industries has filed suit claiming they were kept in the dark regarding the risk of PFAS in products used to make carpet stain-resistant. Defendants in the suit filed last month in Whitfield County Superior Court include 3M, DuPont, Daikin America, and Chemours—which was formed in 2015…… Continue Reading