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. 

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.

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.

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.

Apparent murder-suicide at fast-food restaurant in Rome
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A woman was killed in an apparent murder-suicide Wednesday morning in the drive-thru at Chick-fil-A in Rome.

East Rome man arrested for training dogs to fight, police say

Jacob Driver Jr, 50, of East Rome, was charged with 18 counts each of dog fighting and related conduct and cruelty to animals.