Category Archives: Video

[VIDEO] Ribbon-cutting ceremony held at new Kingfisher Disc Golf Course

December 14, 2023

December 14th, 2023 – 5:00 PM Ethan Garrett – Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Thursday afternoon the City of Rome and Rome Floyd Chamber held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new disc golf course at the Kingfisher Trail Head. Located near the railroad tracks at East 4th Street, the Kingfisher Disc Golf Course…… read more

[VIDEO] 2023 Lindale Christmas Parade and Celebration Highlights

December 9, 2023

December 9th, 2023 – 11:30 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – The Christmas in Lindale celebration kicked off Saturday afternoon with a vendor village in Gilbreath Park which set the stage for the 2023 Lindale Christmas parade. For highlights of the event, please see the video above.… read more

[VIDEO] 2023 Rome Christmas Parade highlights

November 29, 2023

November 29th, 2023 – 12:35 AM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Tuesday night downtown Rome lit up with joy as large crowds flocked together to kick off the local holiday season with the 2023 Rome Christmas parade. Broadstreet transformed into a winter wonderland radiating with the theme, “CHRIST-mas –…… read more

[VIDEO] Ice skating begins at Ridge Ferry Park

November 20, 2023

November 20th, 2023 – 3:00 PM Ethan Garrett & David Crowder, WRGA News – Ice skating begins Monday at Ridge Ferry Park. The rink, located under the huge tent in front of the Coca-Cola stage opens at 1 p.m. Monday. It will remain open until MLK Day on January 15, according to Jim Alred with…… read more

[VIDEO] Rome Salvation Army kicks off the 2023 Red Kettle drive

November 17, 2023

November 17th, 2023 – 2:45 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Friday afternoon the Rome Salvation Army kicked off their annual red kettle donation drive with a small celebration in front of the Hobby Lobby off of Shorter Avenue. The Rome Salvation Army received new leadership back in June…… read more

[VIDEO] The Rome Emperors make their grand debut Thursday night

November 16, 2023

November 16th, 2023 – 9:30 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Thursday night the baseball team formerly known as the Rome Braves revealed their new team name to the public. The Rome Emperors debuted their new name, logo, and merchandise during the reveal party. The community was invited to…… read more

[VIDEO] Representative from Rome’s sister city in Japan visits City Hall

November 14, 2023

November 14th, 2023 – 4:00 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Tuesday afternoon the City of Rome hosted counselor representative Osamu Yoshizumi from Kumamoto Japan at city hall. Mr. Yoshizumi visited Rome on behalf of the Mayor of Kumamoto City, Kazufumi Onishi. Rome Mayor Sundai Stevenson presented Mr. Yoshizumi…… read more

[VIDEO] 2023 Veterans Day Ceremony held at Myrtle Hill

November 11, 2023

November 11th, 2023 – 2:00 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Saturday morning Rome and Floyd County honored all veterans at the annual Veteran’s Day Ceremony on Myrtle Hill. The Marine Corps League joined by American Legion Post 5, Post 52, and the Exchange Club of Rome honored the…… read more

[VIDEO] ACG hosts local high schools for the 2023 NWGA Skills Challenge

November 9, 2023

November 9th, 2023 – 4:20 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – High school construction students from local and surrounding counties gathered at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds on Thursday morning for the Northwest Georgia Skills Challenge. The Associated General Contractors of Georgia (ACG) partnered with Duffy Southeast Construction to host…… read more

[VIDEO] 2023 Chili Fest takes place at Ridge Ferry Park on Saturday

November 4, 2023

November 4th, 2023 – 3:30 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor and Video Reporter – Saturday afternoon 26 teams competed for the title of Rome’s best Chili at the Chili Fest Cook-Off presented by Georgia Power and the Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Department at Ridge Ferry Park. Aside from the opportunity to try…… read more