Local News
Advance In-Person Voting Ends on Friday
-Staff reports- Friday is the final day of EARLY voting for the November 3 General Election. The Floyd County Elections Center on East 12th Street and the Anthony Recreation Center in Garden Lakes will be open Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. If you do not vote by Friday, you will have to wait and cast your ballot...
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Time Change this Sunday Could Bring Safety Challenges for Drivers
-AAA South- When daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, November 1, clocks in most of the United States will move back one hour. While mornings will become brighter, darkness will arrive earlier, creating new visibility challenges during the evening commute. "Drivers can expect a noticeable change in their co...
17h ago
Dowtown Trick-or-Treat, Treats Not Streets events on Friday
-David Crowder, WRGA News- Area trick-or-treaters will get a head start on collecting that Halloween on Friday. The annual Downtown Trick-or-Treat is from 3 until 5 p.m. "That will be all in Downtown Rome," said Kristi Kent with the Georgia's Rome Office of Tourism. "All the businesses participate in th...
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Schnauzerfest this weekend
-David Crowder, WRGA News- A popular event returns to Downtown Rome this weekend. Schnauzerfest Rome 7 is two days of canine activities and a Halloween finale made for anyone who enjoys a dog in a costume. The weekend opens Friday, October 30, at 5 p.m. with a Meet & Greet BBQ at Burk Farm outside Rome. The Forum R...
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Arrest reports for October 29
-Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of fleeing from police A Rockmart man was booked into the Floyd County Jail on Wednesday on a felony count of fleeing or attempting to elude. According to jail records: 47-year-old Corey Dewayne Jones fled from a traffic stop for a seat belt violation in the area of Highway 53 an...
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