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Tuesday, November 5, 2024–8:40 a.m. -News Release- Rome High School’s SkillsUSA/Engineering team recently placed third at the Georgia BEST Robotics Competition. “BEST Robotics is a challenging six-week competition where students have to prototype a robot with very few pre-made parts. This year’s competition was themed around designing a lunar rover and colonizing the moon. They…… read more
Tuesday, November 5, 2024–7:20 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Today is Election Day and the polls are open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. According to the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office, 31,113 of 61,132 active voters in Floyd County voted early between October 15 and November 1, which is close to 51 percent. That…… read more
![[VIDEO] Fox & Friends broadcasts from “Eggs Up Grill” in Rome](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/12/2024/11/04172958/featured-Fox-and-Friends-eggs-up-grill-150x103.jpg)
November 4th, 2024 – 5:30 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – On Monday morning, the popular “Breakfast with Friends” segment from Fox and Friends was broadcast live from Eggs Up Grill. Guests for the event began to arrive as early as 5:00 AM for first-come, first-served seating at the…… read more
Monday, November 4, 2024–10:40 a.m. -News Release- For the second consecutive year, Atrium Health Floyd President Kurt Stuenkel has been included on Georgia Trend’s “GEORGIA 500” list of the state’s most influential leaders. The comprehensive list reflects the innovation, vitality, and success of local leaders who drive the economy across the state. Stuenkel has led…… read more
Monday, November 4, 2024–10:26 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Teens arrested after BB gun was pointed at woman in East Rome Three Rome teens were arrested Sunday following an incident on Turner McCall Boulevard at East Seventh Street. According to Floyd County Jail records: 18-year-old Cooper Eli Folsom had a BB gun and pointed it…… read more
Monday, November 4, 2024–9:42 a.m. -Staff reports- Blacks Bluff Road at Brushy Branch remains closed for repairs to a wall on the bridge. Floyd County Public Works Director Michael Skeen discussed the repairs during a Transportation Policy Committee meeting in September. “One of our wing walls on that culvert has failed,” he said. “We met with…… read more
Monday, November 4, 2024–8:56 a.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average increased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians pay an average of $2.94 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 2 cents more than a week ago, the same price as a month ago, and 2 cents more than this time last year. It costs…… read more
![[VIDEO] Rome International Film Festival hosts conversation with actor Tim Blake Nelson](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/12/2024/11/03192333/Tim-Blake-Nelson-Featured-150x103.jpg)
November 3rd, 2024 – 7:25 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Sunday afternoon the 21st annual Rome International Film Festival hosted a conversation with acclaimed actor, director, and writer Tim Blake Nelson, Known for his roles in films like “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” and “Old Henry.” In the…… read more
Sunday, November 3, 2024–5:15 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- An East Rome man has been arrested on felony robbery and aggravated assault charges. According to Floyd County Jail records: 36-year-old Roderick Desmond Ellis strangled a woman on Reservoir Street and then stole a Smith and Wesson pistol, valued at $450. Ellis is also charged with…… read more
Sunday, November 3, 2024–5:12 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Election Day is Tuesday and more than half of Floyd County’s active voters have already cast their ballots. According to the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office: 31,113 of 61,132 active voters in Floyd County voted early between October 15 and November 1. In addition to a…… read more