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Stolen car leads to explosive devices bust in Floyd County

Stolen car leads to explosive devices bust in Floyd County

A stolen vehicle investigation in Rome led to the discovery of multiple explosive devices at a scrap yard, resulting in the arrest of two men.

July 17, 2025 5:35pm EDT
Former '16 & Pregnant' star Whitney Purvis left obit comment before arrest

Former '16 & Pregnant' star Whitney Purvis left obit comment before arrest

New details are emerging in the case of Whitney Blake Purvis, a former star of MTV’s 16 & Pregnant, who is now facing felony involuntary manslaughter charges in connection to a man’s fatal overdose.

July 9, 2025 8:59am EDT
'16 & Pregnant' star charged with involuntary manslaughter in Georgia

'16 & Pregnant' star charged with involuntary manslaughter in Georgia

Former "16 & Pregnant" star Whitney Purvis is accused of supplying a drug combination that led to a Georgia man's fatal overdose.

July 7, 2025 10:26pm EDT
Journalist Mario Guevara being held on ICE hold in Floyd County

Journalist Mario Guevara being held on ICE hold in Floyd County

Spanish-language journalist Mario Guevara, who was arrested last month while covering an immigration protest in DeKalb County, is being held on a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody hold.

July 3, 2025 10:23pm EDT
Man sentenced for Rome crash that killed 2, injured child

Man sentenced for Rome crash that killed 2, injured child

Omar Garcia will spend 20 years in prison for vehicular homicide, DUI, and other charges.

June 23, 2025 5:19pm EDT
Rome officer rescues kitten found hanging from bike

Rome officer rescues kitten found hanging from bike

An unusual call in Rome, Georgia, ended with a new addition to the responding officer's family.

June 23, 2025 8:27am EDT
Chemical concerns closes Lavender Road in Floyd County

Chemical concerns closes Lavender Road in Floyd County

People are being asked to avoid Lavender Road in Floyd County due to a hazardous material situation.

June 11, 2025 4:57pm EDT
Flat Creek Floyd, Peachtree City's famous alligator, dies after being hit by car

Flat Creek Floyd, Peachtree City's famous alligator, dies after being hit by car

Flat Creek Floyd, Peachtree City's famous alligator, has died after he was hit by a car early Friday morning.

June 6, 2025 4:39pm EDT
Marjorie Taylor Greene declines 2026 Senate bid; wishes Jon Ossoff 'good luck'

Marjorie Taylor Greene declines 2026 Senate bid; wishes Jon Ossoff 'good luck'

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced Friday she will not run for U.S. Senate in 2026.

May 9, 2025 8:58pm EDT
Cleanup continues in Rome after storm damage, power outages

Cleanup continues in Rome after storm damage, power outages

Cleanup continues after a line of storms left fallen trees and blocked roads in its wake across the Rome area.

May 2, 2025 7:07am EDT
Fundraisers for Bentley Beard, 11-year-old son of Rome police officer

Fundraisers for Bentley Beard, 11-year-old son of Rome police officer

The principal of Bentley's middle school is organizing a T-shirt fundraiser to support his family.

April 22, 2025 5:40pm EDT
Celebration of Life announced for Rome police officer's child

Celebration of Life announced for Rome police officer's child

A Celebration of Life has been announced for the 11-year-old son of a Rome police officer who was killed while riding his bicycle late last week.

April 21, 2025 2:44pm EDT
Solemn procession honors Bentley Beard, 11-year-old son of Rome police officer

Solemn procession honors Bentley Beard, 11-year-old son of Rome police officer

A solemn procession was held on Saturday for Bentley Beard.

April 19, 2025 4:51pm EDT
Child of Rome police officer killed in 'motor vehicle accident,' police say

Child of Rome police officer killed in 'motor vehicle accident,' police say

A tragic incident in Floyd County has claimed the life of a child belonging to a Rome Police Department officer, officials confirmed Wednesday evening.

April 17, 2025 9:53pm EDT
Driver charged after fatal motorcycle crash in Rome

Driver charged after fatal motorcycle crash in Rome

A motorcycle crash on April 4 in Rome claimed the life of 60-year-old Jeffrey Scott Nelson after another driver failed to yield while making an improper left turn.

April 15, 2025 2:00pm EDT
Burst pipe forces Rome Emperors to relocate 2025 home opener

Burst pipe forces Rome Emperors to relocate 2025 home opener

The Rome Emperors will not open their 2025 baseball season at home as planned.

April 2, 2025 5:40pm EDT
Weekend disturbance reported at Rome youth detention center

Weekend disturbance reported at Rome youth detention center

A brief disturbance broke out Saturday night at the Regional Youth Development Center (RYDC) in Rome.

March 31, 2025 8:21am EDT
Boy, 3, killed in Rome apartment fire; mother and sister recovering

Boy, 3, killed in Rome apartment fire; mother and sister recovering

A 3-year-old boy died, and his mother and sister were injured in a devastating apartment fire Wednesday afternoon in Rome.

March 27, 2025 6:42pm EDT
3-year-old dead after intense fire at Floyd County apartments

3-year-old dead after intense fire at Floyd County apartments

A fire broke out at the Redmond Chase Apartments in Floyd County on Wednesday afternoon.

March 27, 2025 9:30am EDT
Floyd County wildfires were intentionally set, officials say

Floyd County wildfires were intentionally set, officials say

Two separate suspected arson cases in Floyd County burned hundreds of acres, prompting a multi-agency response and ongoing investigations.

March 26, 2025 7:07pm EDT
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