Saturday, April 27, 2024–8:47 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Georgia’s annual summer open burn ban begins on Wednesday. 54 counties are in the burn ban area, including Floyd, Bartow, Chattooga, Gordon and Polk Counties. The burning of yard and land-clearing debris is prohibited until September 30. Ozone is formed when volatile organic compounds and nitrogen…… more »
Saturday, April 27, 2024–8:41 p.m. -Rome City Schools News Release- Rome City Schools has officially entered into an agreement with Kennesaw State University to help bring mental health professionals into local schools to help deal with rising anxiety, depression, and other adverse mental health effects in students. “We are pleased to be able to be…… more »
Saturday, April 27, 2024–8:37 p.m. -Floyd County News Release- Road improvements are underway in some parts of Floyd County that officials hope will curb the rate of injuries and crashes on our local roads. The safety strategy is thanks in part to a grant from the state Department of Transportation. Contractors have already been seen…… more »
Saturday, April 27, 2024–8:30 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Two arrested in drug bust in North Rome Two people were arrested during the execution of a search warrant at a home on Watters Street in North Rome early Friday. According to Floyd County Jail records: 40-year old Jonathan Benjamin Whatley and 33-year-old Crystal Ann Cron…… more »
![[VIDEO] 2024 Backyard BBQ Bash](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/7/2024/04/27142806/featured-Backyard-bbq-bash-2024.jpg)
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…… more »
Friday, April 26, 2024–12:14 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- A Rome man was seriously injured in an accident at International Paper in Coosa late Wednesday. A number of social media posts have gone up over the last 24 hours, asking the community to pray for Timmy Obenlander. Kelly Trumbo, communications manager with International Paper, confirmed…… more »
Friday, April 26, 2024–9:08 a.m. -News Release- Cancer Navigators’ annual 1-Mile Walk and Daisy Drop will take place this year on April 28. Participants can help local cancer patients in their fight against cancer by signing up for the walk, which will begin at Historic Barron Stadium at 2 p.m. Registration costs $20 and includes…… more »
Friday, April 26, 2024–8:56 a.m. -Rome City Schools- “Literacy is something that we know we have to look at. When you bring folks together around a single cause, they are focused. They are in it, and you can get some things done. That’s exactly what we have done here.” Although those words weren’t the first…… more »
![[VIDEO] 2024 Floyd County Special Olympics](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/7/2024/04/25175251/featured-2024-Special-Olympics.jpg)
April 25th, 2024 – 5:50 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – The Floyd County Special Olympics kicked off at Darlington School at Jerry Sharp Field in the Chris Hunter Stadium Thursday morning. The 2024 Special Olympic Games started with a parade of athletes that drew a large crowd to…… more »
Thursday, April 25, 2024–4:41 p.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 Despite the fact that a former Cartersville youth pastor pleaded guilty to molesting two young boys who attended his church, prosecutors said there were many more victims…… more »
