May 15th, 2023 – 4:00 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor and Video Reporter – Monday afternoon the Salvation Army of Rome held their volunteer appreciation luncheon at the Rome Civic Center as part of Salvation Army Week. The event celebrated all volunteers, donors, and beneficiaries who aid the organization in their day-to-day…… read more

May 5th, 2023 – 5:15 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Friday afternoon Floyd 911 dispatch received a report that a vehicle had flipped in an accident that occurred in front of the Good Sheppard Funeral Home on Shorter Avenue. First responders arrived in the area to find two…… read more

May 1st, 2023 – 1:15 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Saturday morning the community gathered for tasty food and fun at Ridge Ferry Park for the Backyard BBQ Bash presented by Coca-Cola and Shaw Industries. The event, which was organized by the Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Department, featured…… read more

April 28th, 2023 – 3:15 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter On Friday afternoon the Sexual Assault Center of Northwest Georgia and Harbor House – Northwest Georgia Child Advocacy Center hosted the 3rd annual Walk to Support Survivors in Downtown Rome. The walk started in front of Rome City Hall…… read more

April 20th, 2023 – 2:45 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – The Floyd County Special Olympics kicked off at Darlington School at Jerry Sharp Field in the Chris Hunter Stadium on Thursday morning. The 2023 Special Olympic Games started with a parade of athletes that drew a large crowd…… read more