-Nolan Hiott, WRGA- The delegation from Kumamoto, Japan has more in common with Rome than one would initially think, and that was no better highlighted than during the delegations trip to the Rome History Center. As we celebrate 250 years since the Declaration of Independence was adopted and our nation was founded, Kum...

-Nolan Hiott, WRGA- A delegation of 15 people from Rome's sister city, Kumamoto, arrived at city hall on Thursday morning. The first stop in their historic visit. On May 29th, 1995, the relationship between the City of Rome and the town of Ueki began more than 30 years ago. As Rome City Commission Chair George Pullen i...

-Nolan Hiott, WRGA- The streets of Cave Spring were lined with locals as the Fourth of July Parade began. The people of Cave Spring and neighboring towns and cities all gathered in celebration this Fourth of July Morning as ice cream was served, candy was handed out, and everyone was clad in red, white and blue. The pa...

-David Crowder, WRGA News- On Friday, the visitors from Kumamoto took time to honor the man who started it all by visiting a plaque at Bridgepoint Plaza dedicated to George Pullen. Just over 30-years ago, Pullen, while serving as chairman of the Rome City Commission, initiated the relationship with Ueki Town, which was...

-U.S. Army Corps. of Engineers- If you are planning a holiday weekend at Lake Allatoona or at Carters Lake, here's some good news. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will waive day-use fees at USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide July 3-5. The waiver applies to boat launch ramps and swimming beaches. It does not ap...