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[VIDEO] National Weather Service gives severe weather update for this weekend

[VIDEO] National Weather Service gives severe weather update for this weekend

March 14th, 2025 – 3:20 PM The National Weather Service in Peachtree City GA – The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued an updated briefing on the severe weather threat for Saturday through Sunday, March 15-16, 2025. A significant severe weather outbreak is expected across much of Alabama and Northwest GA, with the…

[Photos] The Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse rises

[Photos] The Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse rises

March 14th, 2025 – 1:45 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – WRGA News reporter Ethan Garrett captured photos of the blood moon eclipse that occurred early on March 14th, 2025. Here are some fun facts about the total lunar eclipse:

Seven arrested for selling alcohol or tobacco to minors

Seven arrested for selling alcohol or tobacco to minors

Friday, March 14, 2025–10:40 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- An operation by the Rome-Floyd Metro Task Force has resulted in seven people being arrested on charges of either furnishing tobacco to a minor or furnishing alcohol to a person under the age of 21. According to Floyd County Jail records: 28-year old Amar Kumar of…

Start time of Saturday’s Leprechaun-a-thon changed

Start time of Saturday’s Leprechaun-a-thon changed

Friday, March 14, 2025–10:30 a.m. -News Release- Due to the potential for severe weather on the evening of Saturday, March 15, the start time for the Leprechaun-a-thon sponsored by Atrium Health Floyd and Harbin Clinic has been changed. We want to make sure everybody stays safe while still having fun. The start time for the…

[VIDEO] The Rome-Floyd Eco Center shows off new renovations

[VIDEO] The Rome-Floyd Eco Center shows off new renovations

March 13th, 2025 – 6:00 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – The Rome-Floyd ECO Center celebrated a major milestone Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, unveiling its latest renovations. Originally a freshwater pump station, the ECO Center has transformed into a year-round environmental education hub along the Oostanaula River in…

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