Friday, April 3, 2026 -Staff reports- The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds conducted practice on Thursday ahead of the Wings Over North Georgia air show, taking place on Friday and Saturday at Rome's Richard B. Russell Regional Airport. The Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcons will be the featured performers both days. The Lo...

April 2, 2026 -Nolan Hiott, WRGA News- The United States Air Force Thunderbirds have selected their Hometown Hero ahead of this weekend's air show. Wildlife conservationist and educator Ben Winkelman has been selected to fly a Thunderbird F-16 ahead of this weekend's Wings Over North Georgia Air Show at Richard B. Russ...

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 -David Crowder, WRGA News- Consumer advocate Erin Brockovich was in Rome on Tuesday for a town hall meeting to discuss the dangers of "forever chemicals" found in nearby waters. PFAS Georgia attorney Ben Finley and water expert Bob Bowcock joined Brockovich for the town hall held at th...

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 -Nolan Hiott- The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds landed at the Richard B. Russell Regional Airport on Tuesday, ahead of this weekend's Wings Over North Georgia air show. The 2026 Wings Over North Georgia Air Show will feature the Thunderbirds in addition to a number of the top civilian performers i...

Thursday, March 26, 2026 -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Tax Commissioner, Tax Assessor, and Tag Office are all in their new home in the joint law enforcement center. The move was made necessary following a fire that caused extensive damage to the Historic Floyd County Courthouse on Monday. Although almost ...