Family friend remembers 5-year-old boy who drown on Lake Allatoona
5-year-old Kaiden Franklin drowned Saturday afternoon on Allatoona Lake in Bartow County. Tara Carman said Kaiden was one of the best kids she's ever met, and he loved to play baseball.
Missing man possibly walked to Civic Center area, Rome Police say
Rome Police are asking for the public's assistance in their search for a missing man.
Rome police mourn unexpected death of retired officer
Pamela Gibbons Richey was one of the Rome Police Department's first Black female officers when she joined the force in 1984. The officer, whose "smile would light up any room," passed recently unexpectedly.
Wildfire threatens homes and a vineyard in Floyd County
A wildfire consumed acres of land in Rome Wednesday night. The fire came within 100 yards of the Newby Farm & Vineyard. The owners feared the flames would advance toward their home, their barn, and their storage building with 8,000 gallons of wine.
Police searching Rome man who recently underwent surgery
Jeremy Dennison was last seen around Excelsior Street and John Davenport Drive, the Rome Police Department.
Atlanta Braves affiliates join new subsidiary of sports entertainment company
The Gwinnett Stripers announced the baseball club is joining Diamond Baseball Holdings, formed to invest in professional baseball organizations and enact “best practices.”
Berry College eagle lays first egg of the season
The Berry College's eagle camera captured one eagle with an egg in its nest on Sunday. The eagle laid its egg at around 4:20 p.m.
Missing Floyd County teen could be wearing dark clothing, police say
Police said 15-year-old Tyler Holcombe is a student at Model High School in Rome and left a residence on Bert Road.
City of Rome commissioners table vote to impose 10 p.m. curfew for teens
Rome City Commissioners are debating whether to impose a 10 p.m. curfew for anyone under the age of 17 after several violent incidents in their downtown district. The current curfew is for 11 p.m.
Shorter University assistant coach dies of COVID-19 complications
Shorter University Assistant Coach Ryan Dupree died suddenly from COVID-19 complications. He was just 24 years old.
Rome police working to identify convenience store armed robbery suspect
An armed robbery suspect was captured on crisp security camera footage inside a convenience store, now police are working to identify her.
Police searching for armed bank robbery suspect in Rome
Police say the man entered the Rome bank and demanded all the employees lay on the ground at gunpoint.
Georgia first responders hold field day in Rome
First responders from more than 20 agencies in northwest Georgia came together to test their athleticism on Saturday.
Georgia officials watching spike in Ffentanyl-laced counterfeit pills in Rome, Floyd County
State and local officials are monitoring a possible cluster of overdoses related to fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills.
Foreign exchange students eager to return to Georgia next school year
With many of Georgia’s schools putting a halt to their foreign exchange programs due to the pandemic, many international students’ dreams were put on hold.
School district plans Saturday school to overcome learning loss
Educators across the country said students have suffered during the pandemic. Many districts are trying to find ways to overcome the learning loss. Rome City Schools released their plans to help, and it looks like some students will be spending their Saturdays in a classroom.
Man shot in the head while walking along dirt path in Rome, police say
Police in Rome are investigating after a man was found shot to the head along a dirt path near U.S. 411 on Monday morning.
Spike in thefts of catalytic converters in north Georgia
Law enforcement agencies across north Georgia are dealing with a spike in catalytic converter thefts.
Alleged gang members charged in Georgia jail attack
Seven Georgia jail inmates face additional charges after authorities say they physically and sexually assaulted another inmate.
Police searching for missing Rome teen
Rome police are searching for a missing 16-year-old girl last seen on Wednesday.