-Nolan Hiott, WRGA- During the Kumamoto Delegations dinner at the ECO Center in Ridge Ferry Park ECO Center Director Ben Winkelman introduced the delegation to both a snake and an alligator. This was a highlight of the event, but could not be covered fully in our coverage of the dinner. So, for those interested, WRGA i...

-Nolan Hiott, WRGA- Capping off day one of the delegation from Kumamoto's trip to Rome, the friendship between Rome and Kumamoto was celebrated at the ECO Center in Rome with a BBQ dinner, speeches, and gifts. The event kicked off with a local band playing the South American classics. Country Roads, Georgia on my Mind,...

-Nolan Hiott, WRGA- 250 years of independence was celebrated in Ridge Ferry Park this independence day. The field in front of the Coca Cola stage in Ridge Ferry Park held everything from food trucks to inflatable slides for families to come together to celebrate the Fourth of July. The festivities kicked off at 3pm. Wi...

-Nolan Hiott, WRGA- The delegation from Kumamoto, Japan has more in common with Rome than one would initially think, and that was no better highlighted than during the delegations trip to the Rome History Center. As we celebrate 250 years since the Declaration of Independence was adopted and our nation was founded, Kum...

-Nolan Hiott, WRGA- A delegation of 15 people from Rome's sister city, Kumamoto, arrived at city hall on Thursday morning. The first stop in their historic visit. On May 29th, 1995, the relationship between the City of Rome and the town of Ueki began more than 30 years ago. As Rome City Commission Chair George Pullen i...