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Category Archives: Local News

[VIDEO] 2024 Lindale Christmas Parade highlights

[VIDEO] 2024 Lindale Christmas Parade highlights

December 7th, 2024 – 8:00 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter Saturday evening marked the start of the holiday season as the 2024 Lindale Christmas Parade brought festive cheer to the community. Check out our video highlight reel of the parade in the video above.read more

City of Rome provides update on deadly trench collapse

City of Rome provides update on deadly trench collapse

Saturday, December 7, 2024–12:28 p.m. -Ethan Garrett, WRGA News- The investigation into an accident that claimed the life of a Rome Water and Sewer Division employee is ongoing. James Rayburn suffered a fatal injury Thursday evening while working on a city water project in West Rome. Michael Walters, who was working with Rayburn, sustained minor…read more

[VIDEO] 2024 Shorter University President’s Gala highlights

[VIDEO] 2024 Shorter University President’s Gala highlights

December 6th, 2024 – 5:30 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – The President’s Gala kicked off with a brief meet-and-greet at the Nelson and Trudy Price Learning Center before moving to the main event at the Shorter University gym. Dr. Ben Bruce, Vice President of University Advancement, expressed gratitude…read more

Smart move helps ‘Santa’ avoid stroke complications

Smart move helps ‘Santa’ avoid stroke complications

Friday, December 6, 2024–10:00 a.m. -News Release- At first, Allen Stephens thought he was just having a bad migraine. The assistant director of Oncology Services at Atrium Health Floyd was at work this past May, performing some CPR exercises when he noticed he just didn’t feel right. “Two of the fingers on my right hand…read more

Rome Turkey Trot has record-breaking turnout for first year

Rome Turkey Trot has record-breaking turnout for first year

Friday, December 6, 2024–9:53 a.m. -News Release- Runners, walkers and volunteers gathered on Thanksgiving morning for the inaugural Rome Turkey Trot 5K & 3K Feel Whole Stroll at AdventHealth Stadium. The event garnered a significant turnout with 562 participants, including 87 same-day registrations. This event was established and coordinated by AdventHealth Redmond, TRED (Trails for…read more

$10K winning lottery ticket sold in West Rome

$10K winning lottery ticket sold in West Rome

Thursday, December 5, 2024–11:38 a.m. -Georgia Lottery Corporation- A Georgia Lottery player purchased a lucky $10,000 winning Mega Millions ticket in Rome for the drawing held on Dec. 3, 2024. The next Mega Millions drawing is set for Friday, Dec. 6, with an estimated jackpot of $579 million — the 10th largest in the game’s…read more

Holiday events galore this weekend in Rome and Floyd County

Holiday events galore this weekend in Rome and Floyd County

Thursday, December 5, 2024–10:45 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- There are plenty of holiday activities this weekend in Rome and Floyd County to enjoy. The 11th Annual Christmas in Lindale is Saturday from 1-5 pm at the Gilbreath Park. The parade will follow the festival at 5:30 p.m.  The lineup starts at 5 at Pepperell…read more

Rome BoE to hold fall retreat Friday

Rome BoE to hold fall retreat Friday

Thursday, December 5, 2024–10:41 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Schools Board of Education will meet on Friday for its fall retreat. The retreat will be held at Rome City Schools College and Career Academy at 990 Veterans Memorial Highway. The discussion starts at 8:30 with a district overview, including the mission, vision,…read more