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[VIDEO] AGC Skills Challenge Comes to Rome
-Nolan Hiott, WRGA- The Forum in Downtown Rome was filled with equipment for pipe fitting, masonry, and other blue collar fields on Thursday for the Skills Challenge. The Skills Challenge is a touring event and competition to test the skills of students in classes that teach skills like masonry, plumbing, cabinet makin...
Oct 22, 2026
Salvation Army in Rome Opens New Mobile Canteen
-WRGA- The Salvation Army of Rome has a new tool to help feed residents, support first responders and provide relief during emergencies with the addition of a mobile canteen that officials say will expand the organization's ability to serve the community. The canteen's arrival was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting cerem...
Oct 22, 2026
Chili Cookoff and Truck or Treat this Weekend
-Nolan Hiott, WRGA- The weather won't be the only thing keeping things chili in Ridge Ferry Park this Saturday. The 2026 Chili-Fest Cook-Off, presented by Georgia Power will run form 10am until 3pm. Attendees will be able to sample the Chili and peruse an assortment of arts and crafts vendors, food trucks, inflatables,...
Oct 22, 2026
Rome-Floyd Fire Department to Celebrate 50 Years of Prevention and Education
-Nolan Hiott, WRGA- The Rome-Floyd Fire Department is set to celebrate the 50th anniversary of fire prevention and education on Saturday. For this anniversary celebration, the Rome-Floyd Fire Department will be throwing a 70's themed Peace, Love, and Fire Safety 50th Celebration. The public is encouraged to dress up in...
Oct 22, 2026
Arrest Reports for October 22nd
-Floyd County Jail Records- Woman Arrested for Property Damage A woman was arrested on Wednesday after causing property damage to a door and doorframe. According to Floyd County Jail Records: 22 year old Shauntorria Ka'lise J'nai Garrett was arrested on Wednesday after causing about $600 worth of property damage to som...
Oct 22, 2026
