December 26th, 2024 – 11:45 AM David Crowder – WRGA News Director – Rome City officials are anticipating breaking ground on a new reverse osmosis water treatment facility on Riverside Parkway in 2025. Settlement funds from a lawsuit filed by the city against carpet manufacturers, chemical companies, and others that will pay for the new…… Continue Reading
December 25th, 2024 – 9:45 PM WRGA Staff Reports – There’s still plenty of time to enjoy some holiday fun at the skating rink at Ridge Ferry Park. Rome Floyd Parks and Recreation’s skating rink will remain open until Sunday, January 19th. All skaters should dress in appropriate warm clothing. For more information please visit…… Continue Reading
December 25th, 2024 – 9:30 PM Floyd County Jail Records –… Continue Reading
Sunday, December 22, 2024–6:05 p.m. -AAA South- Georgians are expected to travel in record numbers for the year-end holiday period. AAA predicts that 3.7 million Georgians will travel 50 miles or more from home. That’s 108,677 more travelers than the previous record high set last year. AAA expects 3 million more travelers nationwide than last…… Continue Reading
December 24th, 2024 – 12:10 PM The Georgia State Patrol – Georgia State Troopers announced that they will be conducting high-visibility patrols during the New Year’s holiday travel period, from Monday, December 30th, starting at 6:00 p.m. through Wednesday, January 1st, 2025. Their focus is on reducing crashes and ensuring safety by targeting impaired and…… Continue Reading
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December 24th, 2024 – 10:50 AM WRGA Staff Reports – The Calhoun Police Department shared on Monday that they have received a medical and oxygen kit for their K9, Thanos, and his handler Officer Jay Azar. The medical kit contains essential first-aid items tailored for K9s, while the oxygen kit is intended for emergency situations.…… Continue Reading
December 23rd, 2024 – 1:45 PM WRGA Staff Reports – Floyd County E-911 and local law enforcement agencies are warning the public about scams circulating on social media. Officials emphasize that legitimate calls for public assistance will appear on multiple public safety platforms from verified law enforcement accounts. Posts with disabled comments, lacking official alerts,…… Continue Reading
December 23rd, 2024 – 12:25 PM AAA – The Auto Club Group – Georgia gas price average continues to hold steady at the pump compared to a week ago. Drivers pay an average of $2.91 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is the same as a week ago, 1 cent less than a month…… Continue Reading
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