Monday, January 20, 2025–11:21 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The intersection of Riverside Parkway, Braves Boulevard and Veterans Memorial Highway is one of the busiest in Rome, with pretty heavy congestion during the morning and afternoon rush. However, relief is on the way. According to DeWayne Comer, senior transportation project manager with EXP, who has been…
Monday, January 20, 2025–7:16 a.m. -Georgia Department of Transportation- Georgia Department of Transportation crews were on Georgia’s interstates and state routes Sunday pre-treating the priority routes statewide in preparation of the frigid temperatures and the approaching wintry precipitation forecast for much of the state beginning tomorrow. Crews began in the early morning hours Sunday and applied…
Sunday, January 19, 2025–6:10 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Rome and Floyd County’s four-day celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. concludes Monday in Downtown Rome. The Freedom March will make its way up Broad Street beginning at 11:30. Participants are asked to meet at the corner of Broad and…
Saturday, January 18, 2025–6:10 p.m. -Staff reports- Warming shelters will be in operation for Rome and Floyd County in anticipation of the severe cold weather being forecast this week (begins Sunday 01/19/25). Anthony Recreation Facility at the Wilson Activity Center, 2901 Garden Lakes Blvd (24-hr facility: open Sunday at 8 pm) The Salvation Army, 317…
Saturday, January 18, 2025–3:40 p.m. -Georgia State Patrol- One person was killed in a three-vehicle crash on Highway 411 near Martin Road in Bartow County Friday. According to the Georgia State Patrol: A 1995 Ford F-350 was traveling west on the highway in the left turn lane, attempting to turn left onto Martin Road. A…