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.

Dozens of businesses cited in county gaming machine investigation

A 10-month investigation into gaming machines in Rome and Floyd County found widespread violations, including illegal cash payouts.

Rome Middle School student detained over social media threat

Officials said the incident, which remains under investigation, highlights the importance of student and staff safety.

FBI: Swatting 'prank' 911 calls could cost someone their life, and did in Georgia

A bogus bomb threat at Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's home in Rome ended with an innocent bystander losing her life. Law enforcement who responded to the swatting call were involved in the deadly crash.

1 worker killed, 1 injured in trench collapse at Rome construction site

One worker is dead and another is hospitalized after they were nearly buried alive overnight while working on a water line in Rome.

Early morning car crash in Rome leaves one dead, several hospitalized

A deadly crash on the East Rome Bypass early on Friday morning left one person dead and sent multiple others to local hospitals.

Marjorie Taylor Greene leads Trump campaign phone bank in Georgia push

The campaign for former President Donald Trump intensified its efforts in Georgia with the launch of its "Trump Force 47" phone bank yesterday in Rome.

Rome bus driver honored for helping football team during crash

A bus driver for Rome High School has been honored for his quick thinking and dedication to his students during a late-night crash after a footage scrimmage.

Rome High School football team to miss season opener after bus crash

Rome High School's football team will not play in this Friday's season opener after last Friday's late-night bus crash that sent a dozen students to a hospital.

Rome police rescue baby fawn trapped in storm drain

Police officers in Rome got a little wild surprise when they were called to check out a storm drain over the weekend.

Rome man kills step-mom in house fire because mom wouldn't sell, police say

Rome police arrested a man who reportedly admitted to burning his parents' house down with his step-mother inside. Police say the man did it because she refused to sell.