![[VIDEO] Exchange Club hosts Memorial Day Service at Coosa Valley Fairgrounds (2024)](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/4/2024/05/27150307/featured-meorial-day-exchnage-club-2024-video.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
May 27th, 2024 – 2:45 PM Ethan Garrett- WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Monday morning Rome and Floyd County residents gathered at the Coosa Valley Fairground to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. The Exchange Club of Rome hosted a Memorial Day service featuring the Exchange Quintet, the Rome…… Continue Reading
May 21st, 2024 – 3:10 PM WRGA Staff Reports – The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation awarded $110,000 in matching grants for historic preservation projects in Georgia through its Callahan Incentive Grant and the 1772 Foundation Grant programs. The Callahan Incentive Grant is made possible by funding from Barbara and Les Callahan, longtime supporters of…… Continue Reading
![[VIDEO] 2024 Rome/Floyd Peace Officer Memorial Service](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/4/2024/05/17142823/featured-2024-Peace-Officer-Memorial-Service.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
May 17th, 2024 – 2:15 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Friday morning the public was invited to honor the service and legacy of local law enforcement with the 2024 Rome/Floyd County Peace Officers Memorial Service. The Peace Officer Memorial Service, which comes as a part of National Police…… Continue Reading
![[VIDEO] Rome Forum River Center draws crowd for 2024 “We Care Veterans Fair”](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/4/2024/05/16162102/featured-We-care-veterans-fair-2024.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
May 16th, 2024 – 4:00 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – The second annual “We Care Veterans Fair” occurred at the Rome Forum River Center on Thursday, organized by United Military Care. The event aimed to assist Northwest Georgia veterans and their families by providing local access to vital…… Continue Reading
![[VIDEO] Georgia Chamber hosts new economy tour in Rome](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/4/2024/05/14155410/featured-chris-clarke-rome-ga.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
May 14th, 2024 – 3:45 PM Ethan Garrett – Digital News Editor and Video Reporter – Monday morning the Rome Floyd Chamber welcomed the Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s New Georgia Economy Tour to the Rome Forum River Center. Chris Clark, President of the Georgia Chamber, led a presentation highlighting issues facing local businesses throughout Northwest…… Continue Reading
![[VIDEO] 2024 Peace Officer Memorial Service set for Friday (May 17th)](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/4/2024/05/14123954/featured-peace-officer-memorial-service.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
May 14th, 2024 – 12:35 PM Chaplain David Thornton – Floyd County Sheriff’s Office – On Monday afternoon, Floyd County Sheriff’s Office Chaplain David Thornton gave WRGA News the details about this year’s Peace Officer Memorial Service. The 28th annual Rome/Floyd Peace Officer Memorial Service will occur Friday, May 17th at 11 AM Downtown in…… Continue Reading
![[VIDEO] GNTC and Atrium celebrate partnership with signing ceremony](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/4/2024/05/08171720/featured-GNTC-Atrium-Signing-may-8th-24.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
May 8th, 2024 – 5:15 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – GNTC Press Release: To help remedy a shortage of area healthcare professionals, Atrium Health Floyd and Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) have signed a new agreement designed to boost enrollment in three of GNTC’s healthcare programs and increase…… Continue Reading
![[VIDEO] GA Chamber President discusses challenges facing NWGA in new economic tour](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/4/2024/05/02183945/featured-chris-clark-ga-chamber.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
May 2nd, 2024 – 5:30 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Thursday afternoon the Dalton Convention Center ballroom held a presentation hosted by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, led by their President and CEO, Chris Clark. As part of the presentation, President Clark discussed how the Georgia Chamber is…… Continue Reading
![[VIDEO] Shorter University: Kevin Sorbo to Speak at 2024 President’s Gala](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/4/2024/04/30145616/featured-Kevin-Sorbo-Shorter-University.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
April 30th, 2024 – 2:30 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Tuesday morning Shorter University held a press conference as a part of their SU Forward Day where they announced the speaker for the upcoming Shorter University President’s Gala. Shorter Universities’ Dr. Don Dowless and Dr. Ben Bruce revealed…… Continue Reading
![[VIDEO] 2024 Backyard BBQ Bash](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/4/2024/04/29145711/featured-Backyard-bbq-bash-2024.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
April 27th, 2024 – 2:30 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – On Saturday Ridge Ferry Park was abuzz with excitement as the community came together to indulge in delicious food and festivities at the 2024 Backyard BBQ Bash. Hosted by the Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Department and Coca-Cola, this…… Continue Reading