Sunday, October 13, 2024–6:21 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission will hear an audit presentation when they meet Monday. Christopher McKellar with Mauldin & Jenkins will present the 2023 audit review during the caucus, which starts at 5 p.m. and during the regular meeting that begins at 6:30 p.m. at Rome City…… more »
Monday, October 14, 2024–12:20 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Early voting for the November 5 General Election begins on Tuesday. Voters registered in Floyd County can cast ballots in advance at the elections office at 18 East 12th Street in Rome, the Anthony Recreation Center at 2901 Garden Lakes Boulevard in Garden Lakes, and at…… more »
Sunday, October 13, 2024–12:16 p.m. -Staff reports- Filming for the Netflix series Stranger Things will resume in Rome, starting this week. The filming will be taking place in the area of a Claremont House. This week, one southbound lane of Second Avenue in that area will be closed. A full road closure is scheduled for…… more »
Sunday, October 13, 2024–12:14 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of pistol-whipping a homeless man A 37-year-old North Rome man has been arrested on a felony warrant charging him with aggravated assault. According to the warrant: Jason Earl Edwards pointed a firearm at a homeless man’s head and then pistol-whipped the victim causing the…… more »
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October 12th, 2024 – 8:00 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Saturday afternoon the 9th annual “Fiddlin’ Fest between the Rivers” event transformed downtown Rome into a giant bluegrass street celebration. The festival featured the classic sounds of bluegrass music on live music stages and activities along every Broadstreet…… more »
![[VIDEO] “Wig It Forward:” Local nurse spreads hope to breast cancer patients](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/7/2024/10/11111359/featured-Wig-it-forward-nurse-sublett.jpg)
October 11th, 2024 – 11:00 AM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Brittany Sublett, a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner at Harbin Clinic Oncology, recently launched the “Wig It Forward” initiative to assist breast cancer patients who are dealing with hair loss. After seeing the emotional toll hair loss has had…… more »
Friday, October 11, 2024–9:04 a.m. -John Bailey, 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 An audit of the Northwest Georgia Housing Authority is nearing completion. Authority Executive Director Justin Jones told members of the board recently that, while it’s been a…… more »
Thursday, October 10, 2024–12:33 p.m. -News Release- The Rome Symphony Orchestra (RSO) is proud to announce its 2024-25 season, unified under the theme of “That’s Entertainment,” featuring six performances spanning various genres and special community partnerships. The 103rd season will open with the RSO’s presentation of “Natural Woman: A Tribute to Carole King” on Saturday,…… more »
Friday, October 10, 2024–12:25 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- As preparations continue for the next phase of the former Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital property, a documentary is in the works, looking back at the history of the complex. The Rome-Floyd County Development Authority acquired the 132 acres from the state of Georgia and plans to…… more »
Thursday, October 10, 2024–12:21 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- As preparations continue for Saturday’s Fiddlin’ Fest, members of the Rome Downtown Development Authority are already looking toward next year’s event, which could see one major change. Fiddlin’ Fest is already one of the largest attractions in Downtown Rome, drawing an estimated 25,000 attendees, but some…… more »
