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$10K winning lottery ticket sold in West Rome

$10K winning lottery ticket sold in West Rome

Thursday, December 5, 2024–11:38 a.m. -Georgia Lottery Corporation- A Georgia Lottery player purchased a lucky $10,000 winning Mega Millions ticket in Rome for the drawing held on Dec. 3, 2024. The next Mega Millions drawing is set for Friday, Dec. 6, with an estimated jackpot of $579 million — the 10th largest in the game’s…

Holiday events galore this weekend in Rome and Floyd County

Holiday events galore this weekend in Rome and Floyd County

Thursday, December 5, 2024–10:45 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- There are plenty of holiday activities this weekend in Rome and Floyd County to enjoy. The 11th Annual Christmas in Lindale is Saturday from 1-5 pm at the Gilbreath Park. The parade will follow the festival at 5:30 p.m.  The lineup starts at 5 at Pepperell…

Rome BoE to hold fall retreat Friday

Rome BoE to hold fall retreat Friday

Thursday, December 5, 2024–10:41 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Schools Board of Education will meet on Friday for its fall retreat. The retreat will be held at Rome City Schools College and Career Academy at 990 Veterans Memorial Highway. The discussion starts at 8:30 with a district overview, including the mission, vision,…

Arrest reports for December 5

Arrest reports for December 5

Thursday, December 5, 2024–10:37 a.m. -Staff reports- Man arrested following incident at Lindale home A Lindale man was arrested Wednesday on warrants charging him with battery and 3rd-degree cruelty to children. According to the warrants: 42-year-old Brian Steve Jeter ripped a woman’s shirt and grabbed her by the neck while attempting to take her cell…

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