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![[VIDEO] Ribbon-cutting held Thursday for Floyd helipad](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/10/2022/06/23200505/helipad-150x103.jpg)
June 23, 2022–7:56 p.m. STAFF REPORTS Although it has been in use for several weeks, Atrium Health Floyd, with the help of the Rome-Floyd County Chamber of Commerce officially dedicated the new helipad as the hospital on Thursday. Those in attendance got a tour of the raised helipad, which has direct elevator access to trauma…… read more
![[VIDEO] Heroes Unified Blood Drive 2022](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/10/2022/06/16113912/Featured-Image-Blood-Drive-150x103.jpg)
June 16th, 2022 Olivia West On Thursday, multiple public safety agencies in Floyd County teamed up with Blood Assurance to host the yearly Heroes Unified Blood Drive. The blood drive was first held in 2018 and has occurred every year since then. The donations from the drive will go to help save lives at Advent…… read more
![[VIDEO] Locals travel to Israel with P33 Adventure Group](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/10/2022/06/15163630/featured-P33-Adventures-Israel-Rome-Group-150x103.jpg)
June 15th, 2022 – 4:40 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – On Wednesday morning, WRGA News conducted a phone interview with the local organization, P33 Adventures, which is currently in the Country of Israel with a group of people from Rome and Floyd County. We spoke with Joel Thornton…… read more
![[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