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Rome

Latest news from the City of Rome in Floyd County, Georgia.

Name of suspected robber shot to death by Rome police officer on Friday revealed

Name of suspected robber shot to death by Rome police officer on Friday revealed

A robbery suspect is dead after being shot by an officer with the Rome Police Department.

February 23, 2024 9:04pm EST
Counterfeit bills bust: Fake $100 bills lead police to Rome man

Counterfeit bills bust: Fake $100 bills lead police to Rome man

A Floyd County man faces several charges for printing and using counterfeit $100 bills.

February 16, 2024 5:59pm EST
Blood shortage: Critical need for donations in north Georgia; hospitals postpone elective surgeries

Blood shortage: Critical need for donations in north Georgia; hospitals postpone elective surgeries

A blood center that supplies North Georgia’s hospitals with blood has asked them to put off elective surgeries.

January 18, 2024 10:50pm EST
Plummeting temps, possible freezing rain, black ice: Rome church offers shelter

Plummeting temps, possible freezing rain, black ice: Rome church offers shelter

Brutal cold is barreling into the metro area. The thermometer will plunge to dangerous temperatures Tuesday in the northern parts of our viewing area. Floyd County is keeping an eye out for possible freezing rain and black ice. 

January 15, 2024 11:31pm EST
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene swatting hoax: Rome police speak out on dangers of false reports

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene swatting hoax: Rome police speak out on dangers of false reports

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene revealed she fell victim to a "swatting" incident on Christmas.

December 26, 2023 8:08pm EST
Man convicted of murdering 2 sisters whose bodies were found under Rome bridge

Man convicted of murdering 2 sisters whose bodies were found under Rome bridge

One of the three people arrested in connection to two sisters found dead under a bridge in Rome has been sentenced to life in prison.

December 4, 2023 9:34pm EST
Introducing the Emperors, Rome's newly rebranded Minor League team

Introducing the Emperors, Rome's newly rebranded Minor League team

The new team colors are Royal Roman Red, Emperors Gold, and Penguin Black.

November 16, 2023 10:55pm EST
Man arrested for threats phoned into Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's office

Man arrested for threats phoned into Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's office

A man has been arrested for a threat phoned into a Georgia congresswoman’s office.

November 9, 2023 9:25pm EST
Caught on camera: Rome police officers rescue mother, boy from burning SUV

Caught on camera: Rome police officers rescue mother, boy from burning SUV

Cries could be heard from inside the vehicle as Officer Turrentine carefully, but quickly work to break open the window.

November 3, 2023 9:54pm EDT
Four men charged in former Rome High School football star’s murder, 1 still on the run

Four men charged in former Rome High School football star’s murder, 1 still on the run

The indictment came a little over a year after 21-year-old Derricus Smith was gunned down.

August 16, 2023 11:48pm EDT
Rome Braves to change its name starting in 2024... and looking for suggestions

Rome Braves to change its name starting in 2024... and looking for suggestions

The team will let fans fill out a form on its website with new name ideas for the Rome Professional Baseball Club between Aug. 11 and Aug 18.

August 11, 2023 6:47pm EDT
Father of 4 dies after falling into manhole at Georgia school

Father of 4 dies after falling into manhole at Georgia school

Robert Hall was working on a plumbing job at a Rome high school when he fell 20 feet down a manhole. He left behind a fiance and four young children.

July 14, 2023 6:19am EDT
Arrest warrant for felony murder issued for man in Rome

Arrest warrant for felony murder issued for man in Rome

An arrest warrant for Felony Murder has been issued for 33-year-old Floydell Quinchard Smith for the death of a man on June 27.

July 6, 2023 8:09pm EDT
Fentanyl, crack, weapons and more confiscated during bust

Fentanyl, crack, weapons and more confiscated during bust

Seven people went down during two drug and weapon busts over the weekend. The Floyd County police Department said officials found large amounts of fentanyl, crack cocaine, guns and more.

June 18, 2023 11:23pm EDT
Man shoots coworker to death in parking lot of Rome Kellogg's Bakery plant, police say

Man shoots coworker to death in parking lot of Rome Kellogg's Bakery plant, police say

Rome police say a fight between coworkers in the parking lot of the Kellogg Bakery ended with one man dead and another in custody.

June 13, 2023 11:54am EDT
Woman accused of making salad at Rome restaurant after hours, ruining $500 worth of food

Woman accused of making salad at Rome restaurant after hours, ruining $500 worth of food

A Rome woman in her early 20s was arrested after an unusual incident at a restaurant in Floyd County.

May 26, 2023 9:53am EDT
Man's body found in Coosa River after disappearing while fishing

Man's body found in Coosa River after disappearing while fishing

The search is underway in Floyd County for a man who may have drowned in the Coosa River.

April 23, 2023 2:22pm EDT
Apparent murder-suicide at fast-food restaurant in Rome
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Apparent murder-suicide at fast-food restaurant in Rome

April 5, 2023 12:14pm EDT
Rome police officer dies; community mourns loss, celebrates life

Rome police officer dies; community mourns loss, celebrates life

The Rome Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its beloved officers.

April 3, 2023 9:44pm EDT
2-year-old Rome girl subject of Amber Alert found safe, father in custody

2-year-old Rome girl subject of Amber Alert found safe, father in custody

A 2-year-old girl who was the subject of an Amber Alert is back with her family, according to Rome police.

March 20, 2023 1:43pm EDT
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