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Motorcyclist dies in Wednesday night crash in Bartow County

Motorcyclist dies in Wednesday night crash in Bartow County

Friday, October 24, 2025–9:10 a.m. -Georgia State Patrol- A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Highway 41 in Bartow County on Wednesday night. According to the Georgia State Patrol: The initial investigation revealed that a black Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling south in the right lane. The black motorcycle struck a deer in the…

Weekend voting this Saturday and Sunday in Floyd County

Weekend voting this Saturday and Sunday in Floyd County

Thursday, October 23, 2025–11:15 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- We are heading into the final week of early voting for the November 4 elections. Early voting continues until October 31 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays at the Floyd County Elections Office on East 12th Street. You can also vote this Saturday from 9 a.m.…

Peach State returns to Barron Stadium on Saturday

Peach State returns to Barron Stadium on Saturday

Thursday, October 23, 2025–11:10 a.m. -Staff reports- Marching bands from across the region will be in Rome this weekend for the 2025 Peach State Marching Festival and Competition at Barron Stadium. The gates open at 10 a.m. on Saturday, and the opening ceremony is at 11. The Rome Middle School Band performs in an exhibition…

Schnauzerfest, Chiaha celebration this weekend

Schnauzerfest, Chiaha celebration this weekend

Thursday, October 23, 2025–11:00 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- A popular annual event that brings in dog lovers from all over is this weekend. Schnauzerfest Rome is this Saturday downtown. “The parade will kick off at 11 a.m. on Broad Street,” said Kristi Kent with the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism. “You can go pretty…

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