USAF Thunderbirds to base in Rome for first time following $5.7M runway extension
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds are coming to Rome for the Wings Over North Georgia (WONG) Air Show thanks to a massive runway expansion.
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds are coming to Rome for the Wings Over North Georgia (WONG) Air Show thanks to a massive runway expansion.
Former Georgia national park employee pleads guilty to stealing federal funds
A former maintenance employee at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park has pleaded guilty to theft of government funds after submitting false overtime entries, federal prosecutors said.
A former maintenance employee at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park has pleaded guilty to theft of government funds after submitting false overtime entries, federal prosecutors said.
Rome man arrested on New Year’s Day for kidnapping 5-month-old infant
Police arrested 23-year-old Julion Mazzo Thursday morning on kidnapping charges after he allegedly took a 5-month-old infant from a Rome hotel.
Police arrested 23-year-old Julion Mazzo Thursday morning on kidnapping charges after he allegedly took a 5-month-old infant from a Rome hotel.
Brunswick wins appeal as GHSA lifts player penalties
GHSA overturned 39 Brunswick suspensions and reduced the program’s probation to a severe warning.
GHSA overturned 39 Brunswick suspensions and reduced the program’s probation to a severe warning.
Reaction pours in after Marjorie Taylor Greene announces resignation
Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced she will resign from Congress in January after a public feud with Donald Trump; reactions poured in across the state as Gov. Brian Kemp prepares to call a special election.
Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced she will resign from Congress in January after a public feud with Donald Trump; reactions poured in across the state as Gov. Brian Kemp prepares to call a special election.
Rome police investigating early-morning deadly shooting on Woodcreek Way
A young male was found shot in the roadway on Woodcreek Way.
A young male was found shot in the roadway on Woodcreek Way.
Blue Angels grounded, but Wings Over North Georgia Air Show still on
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will not perform at this weekend’s Wings Over North Georgia Air Show due to the ongoing government shutdown.
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will not perform at this weekend’s Wings Over North Georgia Air Show due to the ongoing government shutdown.
3 people killed in 2 different Rome crashes
The Rome Police Department said officers are investigating two separate deadly crashes that happened within the past 18 hours.
The Rome Police Department said officers are investigating two separate deadly crashes that happened within the past 18 hours.
Hiram man sentences for drug trafficking, gun possession
Darrlin Vernard Warner, known as "Juice," was sentenced to 15 years in prison for drug trafficking and firearm possession.
Darrlin Vernard Warner, known as "Juice," was sentenced to 15 years in prison for drug trafficking and firearm possession.
Human remains found near Rome bridge, police investigating
Investigators are trying to identify a woman whose the remains were found by a Georgia Department of Transportation crew during a bridge inspection near U.S. Highway 27.
Investigators are trying to identify a woman whose the remains were found by a Georgia Department of Transportation crew during a bridge inspection near U.S. Highway 27.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene declines 2026 Georgia governor bid
Marjorie Taylor Greene announced she will not run for governor of Georgia in 2026.
Marjorie Taylor Greene announced she will not run for governor of Georgia in 2026.
Rome party shootings leave 3 injured; 2 people arrested
3 people were injured at two different shootings in Rome overnight and two people were arrested in connection with the shootings. Nobody has been charged in the actual shootings, according to police.
3 people were injured at two different shootings in Rome overnight and two people were arrested in connection with the shootings. Nobody has been charged in the actual shootings, according to police.
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.
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.
'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.
Former "16 & Pregnant" star Whitney Purvis is accused of supplying a drug combination that led to a Georgia man's fatal overdose.
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.
Omar Garcia will spend 20 years in prison for vehicular homicide, DUI, and other charges.
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.
An unusual call in Rome, Georgia, ended with a new addition to the responding officer's family.
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.
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced Friday she will not run for U.S. Senate in 2026.
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.
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.
Solemn procession honors Bentley Beard, 11-year-old son of Rome police officer
A solemn procession was held on Saturday for Bentley Beard.
A solemn procession was held on Saturday for Bentley Beard.
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.
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.