Friday, January 10, 2025–1:33 p.m. -Staff reports- A number of Northwest Georgia residents shared snow photos and videos on our Facebook page Friday morning. You can see some of them below. More photos below Jackie Perry-Eaves Angela Stone Karen Elaine Nix Patricia Simpson Hubbard – Shannon Renee West DeAnn Simon Jan Ledbetter – Suburbs of…… Continue Reading
![[Video] Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation New Year’s Eve fireworks](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/4/2025/01/02081129/IMG_2964_Original.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
Wednesday, January 1, 2025–4:30 p.m. -Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation- Rome and Floyd County residents celebrated the New Year with a fireworks show. Atrium Health Floyd and Harbin Clinic partnered with the Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation to present the fireworks which were launched from Jackson Hill, allowing more people throughout Rome the opportunity to see the…… Continue Reading
![[Video] A look back at 2024](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/4/2025/01/01132901/featured-Trump-Rome-Rally-2024-Ethan-G.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
Wednesday, January 1, 2025–1:15 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- 2025 is here and as we look ahead to the New Year, we also reflect on 2024 and some of the top stories of the past year, which included campaign visits from both Donald Trump and J.D. Vance, a decision on the location of a new…… Continue Reading
![[VIDEO] Floyd County officials take oaths of office in swearing in ceremony](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/4/2024/12/30161332/featured-swear-in-dec-2024.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
December 30th, 2024 – 4:00 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & A swearing-in ceremony took place Monday afternoon at the Floyd County Probate Court. Superior Court Judge William Sparks administered oaths to several officials, including newly elected County Commissioner Mike Burnes and returning Commissioner Allison Watters. Dave Roberson was sworn in for…… Continue Reading
![[VIDEO] Two-vehicle wreck shut downs traffic on Redmond Circle Friday](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/4/2024/12/20160942/featured-wreck-dec-20-24.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
December 20th, 2024 – 4:00 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Update: The Rome Police Department reported no injuries in the accident. Previously reported: Rome Police and the Rome-Floyd Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle crash Friday afternoon on Redmond Circle near Paris Lane, temporarily closing the roadway across…… Continue Reading
![[VIDEO] Officer responding to bomb threat at congresswoman’s home inolved in fatal crash](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/4/2024/12/09181651/featured-fatal-wreck-dec-9th-24.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
December 9th, 2024 – 5:30 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA News Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – A Rome police officer was involved in a fatal wreck on Redmond Circle at the Gala Shopping Center Monday morning. According to the Georgia State Patrol: A 2002 Mazda Protégé pulled out of a private lot onto…… Continue Reading
![[VIDEO] 2024 Lindale Christmas Parade highlights](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/4/2024/12/07201047/featured-lindale-christmas-2024.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
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.… Continue Reading
![[VIDEO] 2024 Shorter University President’s Gala highlights](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/4/2024/12/06172707/featured-K-Sorbo-Shorter-Gala-24.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
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…… Continue Reading
![[VIDEO] Emergency crews respond to late-night trench collapse on Coosawatte Avenue](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/4/2024/12/06042625/featured-trench-collaspe.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
December 6th, 2024 – 4:25 AM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Late Thursday night, the Rome Floyd Fire Department and Rome Police Department responded to a trench collapse on Coosawattee Avenue near the Circle K off Shorter Avenue. At the scene, Rome Floyd Fire Division Chief Jamie Stone provided…… Continue Reading
![[VIDEO] Blue Angels visit Rome Thursday ahead of next year’s Wings Over North Georgia air show](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/4/2024/12/05190210/blue-angels2.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
Thursday, December 5, 2024–6:51 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- With a roar from the F-18 engine, the U.S. Navy Blue Angels visited the Richard B. Russell Regional Airport on Thursday. The team was in Rome to conduct its winter site visit for the 2025 Wings Over North Georgia Air Show, which is from Friday, October 17 through Sunday, October 19, 2025.…… Continue Reading