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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rome police say a fight between coworkers in the parking lot of the Kellogg Bakery ended with one man dead and another in custody.
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.
A Rome woman in her early 20s was arrested after an unusual incident at a restaurant in Floyd County.
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.
The search is underway in Floyd County for a man who may have drowned in the Coosa River.
Apparent murder-suicide at fast-food restaurant in Rome
A woman was killed in an apparent murder-suicide Wednesday morning in the drive-thru at Chick-fil-A in Rome.
A woman was killed in an apparent murder-suicide Wednesday morning in the drive-thru at Chick-fil-A in Rome.
Rome police officer dies; community mourns loss, celebrates life
The Rome Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its beloved officers.
The Rome Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its beloved officers.
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.
A 2-year-old girl who was the subject of an Amber Alert is back with her family, according to Rome police.
Woodstock woman found shot to death behind Rome home, police say
Dail Edwards was an opera singer and traveled the world performing.
Dail Edwards was an opera singer and traveled the world performing.
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.
Jacob Driver Jr, 50, of East Rome, was charged with 18 counts each of dog fighting and related conduct and cruelty to animals.
Man wanted for Rome murder turns himself in, police say
Police in Rome have arrested a 20-year-old suspect wanted for the murder of a man found lying in the street with a bullet wound in his chest.
Police in Rome have arrested a 20-year-old suspect wanted for the murder of a man found lying in the street with a bullet wound in his chest.
Man wanted for firing at co-worker, prompting lockdown at Rome schools
Justin Mykail Beckworth, 18, has an outstanding warrant for aggravated assault, online records with the Floyd County Sheriff's Office indicate.
Justin Mykail Beckworth, 18, has an outstanding warrant for aggravated assault, online records with the Floyd County Sheriff's Office indicate.
Shots fired in Rome, schools placed under lockdown
Police said one employee pulled out a weapon, shot several rounds toward the other employees and ran from the facility.
Police said one employee pulled out a weapon, shot several rounds toward the other employees and ran from the facility.
'Stranger Things' Creel House goes up for sale in Georgia; Take a look inside Vecna's lair
Vecna's lair can be yours — if you dare. The iconic Creel House from the Netflix hit series "Stranger Things" has hit the market for $1.5 million.
Vecna's lair can be yours — if you dare. The iconic Creel House from the Netflix hit series "Stranger Things" has hit the market for $1.5 million.
'Stranger Things'' terrifying Creel House for sale in Georgia
The home that served as "Stranger Things'" infamous Creel House offers rooms 'ideal for hosting meetings of the Hellfire Club' and parlors 'ideal for playing Dungeon and Dragons.'
The home that served as "Stranger Things'" infamous Creel House offers rooms 'ideal for hosting meetings of the Hellfire Club' and parlors 'ideal for playing Dungeon and Dragons.'
Rome man accused of breaking infant girl's neck, trying to smother twin sister
Robert Terrell Dubose Jr was charged with aggravated assault and first-degree cruelty to children.
Robert Terrell Dubose Jr was charged with aggravated assault and first-degree cruelty to children.
Veteran police officer training to be Georgia State Patrol trooper dies during workout
Cadet Patrick Dupree's family says his goal was to be a Georgia State Trooper and eventually work in the aviation unit. He was well on his way to achieving that goal when he died.
Cadet Patrick Dupree's family says his goal was to be a Georgia State Trooper and eventually work in the aviation unit. He was well on his way to achieving that goal when he died.
More than a dozen Rome High School students arrested for fighting, part of nationwide trend
Rome police say officers have responded to multiple fights at the school over the last several days.
Rome police say officers have responded to multiple fights at the school over the last several days.