Friday, August 23, 2024–12:25 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Kamala Harris officially accepted her party’s nomination for president during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago Thursday night, and in Rome, local Democrats gathered to watch her acceptance speech. “This is a new generation,” said Bishop Norris K. Allen. “I feel we have a leader that…… more »
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August 22nd, 2024 – 7:15 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Thursday morning, the Rome Rotary Club hosted former Georgia Governor Nathan Deal for a fireside chat and book signing event at the Coosa Country Club. Governor Deal presented his book, titled “Veto, the Governor’s Cat,” a children’s story…… more »
Thursday, August 22, 2024–10:30 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- “Most Wanted” suspect in custody A man just added to the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office’s “Most Wanted” list is already in custody. According to an arrest warrant: 42-year-old Christopher Lee Tucker failed to notify the sheriff’s office 72 hours before moving from his residence on Shorter…… more »
Thursday, August 22, 2024–10:25 a.m. -News Release- Sen. Ossoff launched an inquiry with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) after receiving reports from Georgia constituents that they are being charged penalties and interest fees on late or missing filings and payments that they mailed to the IRS via the United States Postal Service. As part of…… more »
Thursday, August 22, 2024–10:21 a.m. -News Release- Georgia Highlands College (GHC) will host Preview Days this fall semester, with free community events on Saturday, September 21, at the Floyd Campus and on Saturday, October 19, at the Cartersville site. The Floyd Campus is located at 3175 Cedartown Hwy, Rome, GA 30161, and the Cartersville site…… more »
Thursday, August 22, 2024–10:12 a.m. -Georgia Department of Labor- Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 4.2 percent in July, up three-tenths of a percent over the month. A year ago, the rate was 3.4 percent. “With over 5 million Georgians ready to work, our mission is clear: to…… more »
August 21st, 2024 – 12:00 PM WRGA Staff Reports – The Paulding community is preparing to gather in honor of Deputy Brandon Cunningham, who was killed in the line of duty last weekend. In coordination with Deputy Cunningham’s family, both law enforcement and the public are invited to attend the funeral: Public Visitation: Funeral Service:…… more »
Wednesday, August 21, 2024–11:56 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- It is not too early to begin ordering for the Knights of Columbus annual Labor Day Barbecue which is coming up on September 2 at the Rome Civic Center. According to Chris Lewis with the Knights of Columbus, there will be old favorites and something new…… more »
Wednesday, August 21, 2024–11:30 a.m. -News Release- Wreath decorators with a desire to help cancer patients can show off their skills during the Cancer Navigators’ Annual Holiday Wreath Sale & Auction. Crafters who want to create their own wreaths for the annual auction that benefits local cancer patients can pick up faux evergreen wreath forms…… more »
Wednesday, August 21, 2024–9:43 a.m. -Staff reports- Former Georgia Governor Nathan Deal has released his first children’s book and he will be in Rome on Thursday to promote it. Deal will be reading at a local elementary school, speaking at the Rome Rotary Club, and doing a book signing at River and Hill Books on…… more »
