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Category Archives: Local News

Calhoun Police K9 receives donation of emergency supplies

Calhoun Police K9 receives donation of emergency supplies

December 24th, 2024 – 10:50 AM WRGA Staff Reports – The Calhoun Police Department shared on Monday that they have received a medical and oxygen kit for their K9, Thanos, and his handler Officer Jay Azar. The medical kit contains essential first-aid items tailored for K9s, while the oxygen kit is intended for emergency situations.…read more

Local law enforcement warns of social media scams

Local law enforcement warns of social media scams

December 23rd, 2024 – 1:45 PM WRGA Staff Reports – Floyd County E-911 and local law enforcement agencies are warning the public about scams circulating on social media. Officials emphasize that legitimate calls for public assistance will appear on multiple public safety platforms from verified law enforcement accounts. Posts with disabled comments, lacking official alerts,…read more

Georgia gas price average unchanged at the pumps

Georgia gas price average unchanged at the pumps

December 23rd, 2024 – 12:25 PM AAA – The Auto Club Group – Georgia gas price average continues to hold steady at the pump compared to a week ago. Drivers pay an average of $2.91 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight).  Monday’s state average is the same as a week ago, 1 cent less than a month…read more

GDOT suspends lane closure for Christmas and New Year’s holidays

GDOT suspends lane closure for Christmas and New Year’s holidays

Sunday, December 22, 2024–6:10 p.m. -GDOT News Release- To accommodate the anticipated increase in holiday travel, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) will temporarily halt lane closures on interstates, major state routes, and roadways near key shopping areas, malls, and retail districts. This suspension will be in effect from 5 a.m. Monday, December 23,…read more

Paul Meredith joins GNTC Foundation’s Board of Trustees

Paul Meredith joins GNTC Foundation’s Board of Trustees

Sunday, December 22, 2024–6:00 p.m. -News Release- The Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) Foundation announces the appointment of Paul Meredith to the GNTC Foundation’s Board of Trustees. Meredith has more than 40 years of experience in manufacturing. He has worked at Mohawk Industries Inc. since 2002, serving the last five years as senior technical director of…read more

Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation awards grant to Cancer Navigators

Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation awards grant to Cancer Navigators

Sunday, December 22, 2024–5:55 p.m. -News Release- Cancer Navigators has received $2,000 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help nourish neighbors experiencing hunger. The “Nourishing Our Neighbors” grant supports community feeding partners as they tackle food insecurity and promote healthier lifestyles through nutritional education initiatives. These programs empower individuals to make healthier food…read more

Christmas holiday travel period begins Tuesday

Christmas holiday travel period begins Tuesday

Sunday, December 22, 2024–5:50 p.m. -News Release- Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Troopers and Motor Carrier Compliance (MCCD) Officers encourage motorists to exercise safe driving habits during the Christmas and New Year’s holiday travel periods.  To reduce the number of crashes and fatalities on Georgia roadways, State troopers and MCCD officers will be on high-visibility patrols…read more

[VIDEO] Two-vehicle wreck shut downs traffic on Redmond Circle Friday

[VIDEO] Two-vehicle wreck shut downs traffic on Redmond Circle Friday

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…read more