![[VIDEO] Multiple vehicle Wreck involving Overturned Log Truck on Highway 411](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/4/2022/08/25165109/featured-wreck-aug-25-22.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
August 25th, 2022 – 4:45 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – On Thursday afternoon Floyd County 911 reported an accident in the area of Highway 411 just past East Rome Wal-Mart at the loop with multiple vehicles involved. When first responders arrived at the scene they found a transfer…… Continue Reading
![[VIDEO] Charles C. Parker Center Ribbon Cutting](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/4/2022/08/19155138/featured-Chalres-C-parker-building.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
August 19th, 2022 – 3:40 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – On Friday afternoon the Floyd County Board of Commissioners and Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation invited the public to a ribbon-cutting event to celebrate the 2017 SPLOST-funded upgrades and renovations to the Charles C. Parker Center located at Etowah…… Continue Reading
![[VIDEO] Rome/Floyd Fire Department holds 2020-2022 Promotion Ceremony](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/4/2022/08/18205201/featured-fire-promotion-2022.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
August 18th, 2022 – 9:00 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Thursday evening the Rome/Floyd Fire Department held a promotion ceremony at the Rome City Auditorium to recognize employees that were promoted during the 2020 to 2022 time period. Fire Department Staff were awarded promotions and shook hands with…… Continue Reading
![[VIDEO] Floyd County and City of Rome to continue Local Sales Tax Discussions](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/4/2022/08/15171513/USE-featured-Local-option-sales-tax-aug-15th.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
August 15th, 2022 – 5:15 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – On Monday afternoon representatives from the City of Rome, Floyd County, and Cave Spring met together as part of the Local Option Sales Tax Committee to come to an agreement for the distribution of the local sales tax…… Continue Reading
![[VIDEO] Knights of Columbus Labor Day Barbeque to be held next month](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/4/2022/08/10114218/civic-center-featured-image.png#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
August 10th, 2022 — 11:42 am Olivia West In less than a month, the Knights of Colombus will be hosting their 54th annual Labor Day Barbeque, an event where all proceeds are given back to the community. The barbeque will be held at the Rome Civic Center on Monday, September 5th. The event will be…… Continue Reading
![[VIDEO] Bus Safety Spotlight](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/4/2022/08/09103357/bus-safety-featured-image.png#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
August 9, 2022 — 10:33 am Olivia West As schools reopen, motorists face additional traffic issues. Not only do they need to brace themselves for back-to-school traffic, but they also need to be mindful of speed limits in school zones and other safety laws, including not passing stopped school buses. If you are driving behind…… Continue Reading
![[VIDEO] Kevin Allen and Scott Thompson Rock August’s First Friday Concert](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/4/2022/08/05232844/featured-Scott-Thompson-First-Friday.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
August 5th, 2022 – 11:30 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Friday Evening the Downtown Rome First Friday Concert Series returned to the Town Green, along with various local food and drink vendors for the public to enjoy. The first musical talent opening group to kick off the night…… Continue Reading
![[VIDEO] Rome Board of Education holds Public Meeting to discuss School Safety](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/4/2022/08/05154922/featured-RCS-meeting-Guns-Aug-5th.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
August 5th, 2022 – 3:30 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – The Rome City Schools Board of Education held a public called board meeting on Friday afternoon for the purposes of discussing school safety protocols following two instances of students bringing guns to Rome High School. Concerned Rome Parents…… Continue Reading
![Ridge Ferry Farmer’s Market in full swing [VIDEO]](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/4/2022/08/03105902/farmers-market-thumbnail.png#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
August 3, 2022 — 10:51 am Olivia West If you’re in need of some fresh air and fresh produce, the Farmer’s Market is the place to go! From now until October 1st, the Ridge Ferry Farmer’s Market will be held every Wednesday and Saturday morning from 7 am to 11 am. The market gives the…… Continue Reading
![[VIDEO] Floyd Sheriff’s Office hosts “Supplies 4 Success” event](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/4/2022/07/30190822/featured-supplies-for-success.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
July 30th, 2022 – 7:10 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – On Saturday morning the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office held the “Supplies 4 Success” event (formerly known as “Give a Kid a Chance”) alongside Crosspoint City Church with the BLESS Coalition to provide children in need with free bookbags…… Continue Reading