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Rome Alcohol Control Commission meets Monday

Rome Alcohol Control Commission meets Monday

Sunday, March 16, 2025–2:00 a.m. -Staff reports- The Rome Alcohol Control Commission will get an update on recent coin-operated amusement machine violations when it meets Monday. In February, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Commercial Gambling Unit identified violations related to improper cash payouts at 26 local businesses in the City of Rome. The businesses were…more »

Arrest reports for March 16

Arrest reports for March 16

Sunday, March 16, 2025–1:55 a.m. -Floyd Couty Jail records- Two charged with child cruelty A West Rome couple was arrested at their Smith Road home on charges of 1st-degree cruelty to children. According to Floyd County Jail records:  38-year old Christopher James Mantooth and 36-year old Jessica Marie Mantooth allowed a child to live in…more »

Several Rome City Schools recognized for participating in Georgia Schools Cares initiative

Several Rome City Schools recognized for participating in Georgia Schools Cares initiative

Sunday, March 16, 2025–1:45 a.m. -News Release- Several Rome City Schools were recently recognized for participating in the Georgia Departmentof Education’s statewide service initiative Georgia Schools Care. Elm Street, West End, Anna K. Davie, East Central, and West Central Elementary schools all received honors for participating in the program, which raised money to help support…more »

Cherokee County celebrates opening of Women’s Imaging Suite

Cherokee County celebrates opening of Women’s Imaging Suite

Sunday, March 16, 2025–1:30 a.m. -News Release- A new Women’s Imaging Suite that officially opened Thursday at Atrium Health Floyd Cherokee Medical Center provides women in northeast Alabama easier access to lifesaving mammograms and also represents Atrium Health Floyd’s continued commitment to expand services at the rural hospital. “We have been successful in this era…more »

[VIDEO] 2025 Leprechaun-a-thon 5K and Health Walk

[VIDEO] 2025 Leprechaun-a-thon 5K and Health Walk

March 15th, 2025 – 6:00 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Hundreds of people gathered for Rome’s most fun and festive 5K event on Saturday afternoon in the downtown area. The 2025 Leprechaun-a-thon 5K and Health Walk, presented by Atrium Health Floyd and the Rome Floyd Parks and Recreation…more »

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp declares State of Emergency ahead of storms

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp declares State of Emergency ahead of storms

Saturday, March 15, 2025–4:40 p.m. -News Release- The governor has declared a State of Emergency ahead of the severe weather headed our way. This storm will hit at the worst possible time, as people are heading to or already in bed. Be prepared ahead of time and remain weather-aware as long as this system is…more »

Severe weather likely Saturday Evening, stay weather aware

Severe weather likely Saturday Evening, stay weather aware

Saturday, March 15, 2025–9:30 a.m. -Staff reports- Northwest Georgia is at a moderate risk (level 4 out of 5) for severe storms from around 8 p.m. Saturday until 8 a.m. Sunday. That includes a moderate risk (4 out of 5) for tornadoes, some of which could be strong. We are also at an elevated risk…more »

[VIDEO] National Weather Service gives severe weather update for this weekend

[VIDEO] National Weather Service gives severe weather update for this weekend

March 14th, 2025 – 3:20 PM The National Weather Service in Peachtree City GA – The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued an updated briefing on the severe weather threat for Saturday through Sunday, March 15-16, 2025. A significant severe weather outbreak is expected across much of Alabama and Northwest GA, with the…more »

[Photos] The Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse rises

[Photos] The Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse rises

March 14th, 2025 – 1:45 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – WRGA News reporter Ethan Garrett captured photos of the blood moon eclipse that occurred early on March 14th, 2025. Here are some fun facts about the total lunar eclipse:more »

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