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![[VIDEO] Heroes Unified Blood Drive Thursday](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/10/2022/06/15080745/heroes-unified-1-150x103.jpg)
June 15, 2022–7:56 a.m. STAFF REPORTS Multiple public safety agencies from Floyd County will join forces this week for an annual lifesaving blood drive. The Heroes Unified Blood Drive is taking place Thursday, June 16 from 6 a.m.-to 1 p.m. Bloodmobiles will be stationed at two locations: Government Plaza 5 Government Plaza Rome, GA 30161…… read more
![[VIDEO] Rome-Floyd Fire Department Extinguishes Blaze at East 20th Street](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/10/2022/06/14162845/featured-fire-june-14th-150x103.jpg)
June 14th, 2022 – 4:25 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – On Tuesday morning a residential fire was reported to 911 dispatch at 303 East 20th Street. When the Rome-Floyd Fire Department arrived at the scene they confirmed visible flames and smoke coming from within the structure. The blaze…… read more
![[VIDEO] Two dead in construction accident off Old Dalton Road](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/10/2022/06/09205429/featured-floyd-county-police-wreck-150x103.jpg)
June 14, 2022–12:09 p.m. FLOYD COUNTY POLICE: Floyd County PD responded with other emergency personnel to 4617 Old Dalton Rd at around 9 am today in reference to an accident at a construction site. Upon arrival, rescuers found two with significant injuries who were later pronounced dead by Floyd County Deputy Coroner John Hamilton. Initial…… read more
![[VIDEO] WRGA heat safety spotlight](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/10/2022/06/13120313/Featured-Image-Heat-Safety-150x103.jpg)
June 13, 2022 Olivia West With temperatures this week approaching the 100 degree mark, taking heat safety into accountcould help prevent possible heat-related injuries during the upcoming weeks. The National Weather Service recommends vulnerable populations, which includes children,newborns, elderly, and those who are pregnant or have a chronic illness to take extraprecautions during the hotter…… read more
![[VIDEO] Local WWII Veteran celebrates 97th Birthday at Cherokee Lodge](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/10/2022/06/08151844/featured-Howard-Touchstone-97-ww2-vet-150x103.jpg)
June 8th, 2022 – 3:20 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – On Tuesday night a large crowd gathered to celebrate and honor a local World War II Veteran, Howard Touchstone, for his 97th Birthday celebration at the Cherokee Masonic Lodge #66. Back in December of 2021, The Masons of…… read more
![[VIDEO] Gas prices increase 14 cents](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/10/2022/06/13180738/gas-1-150x103.jpg)
June 6, 2022–11:02 a.m. STAFF REPORTS Georgia gas prices are up 14 more cents compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $4.27 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. That is 51 cents more than last month, and $1.37 more than this time last year. According to AAA, prices at the…… read more
![[VIDEO] “LoDown” & “A1A” Rock the Downtown Rome First Friday Concert](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/10/2022/06/featured-first-friday-june-22-150x103.jpg)
June 3rd, 2022 – 12:55 AM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Friday Evening the Downtown Rome First Friday Concert Series returned to the Town Green, along with various local food and drink vendors for the public to enjoy. The first musical talent opening group to kick off the night…… read more
![[VIDEO] FCPD announces “7 Hills Rubicon” Fundraising Event](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/10/2022/06/23105905/featured-FCPD-7-hills-rubicon-fundrasier-150x103.jpg)
June 1st, 2022 – 5:00 PM Chris Fincher – Floyd County Police Department The 7 Hills Rubicon event is a fundraising “Jeep ride and vehicle show” hosted by the Floyd County Police Department. According to Floyd County Police Sgt Chris Fincher, the event is on Saturday, June 25th at Richard B. Russell Airport. ***Gates open…… read more
![[VIDEO] Rome Floyd Chamber holds ribbon-cutting event for PFLAG](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/10/2022/06/PFLAG-feature-image-150x103.jpg)
June 1st, 2022 – 12:20 PM staff reports – The Rome Floyd Chamber hosted a ribbon-cutting event on Wednesday morning for the PFLAG nonprofit organization. PFLAG is a national LGBTQ non-profit organization with over 200,000 members and supporters and over 400 volunteer-run chapters in the United States. *For more on this event, please see the…… read more
![[VIDEO] COVID-19 cases on the rise in Northwest Georgia](https://www.south935.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/05/PUBLICHEALTH-150x103.jpg)
May 30, 2022–6:50 p.m. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH Public health officials are expressing concern about a recent uptick in COVID-19 cases in Northwest Georgia. Dr. Gary Voccio, health director for the 10-county Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest District recently gave an update. There is also concern we could see even more cases in…… read more