13-year-old Floyd County student dies from COVID-19, coroner says
A 13-year-old Coosa High School student who had been battling COVID-19 since last week died Tuesday morning, officials confirmed.
A 13-year-old Coosa High School student who had been battling COVID-19 since last week died Tuesday morning, officials confirmed.
Missing 14-year-old Floyd County girl found safe
Victoria Alexis Rose Roberson left her home early Monday morning and hasn't been seen since.
Victoria Alexis Rose Roberson left her home early Monday morning and hasn't been seen since.
Search for missing 13-year-old Floyd County girl
Kaylee May Stewart, 13, was last seen around 2 a.m. Wednesday, the Floyd County Police Department say. She is listed as a runaway, but her family is extremely concerned about her safety.
Kaylee May Stewart, 13, was last seen around 2 a.m. Wednesday, the Floyd County Police Department say. She is listed as a runaway, but her family is extremely concerned about her safety.
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.
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.
Police say the man entered the Rome bank and demanded all the employees lay on the ground at gunpoint.
Police search for missing 73-year-old Floyd County woman
Barbara Covington left her home in the Chulio community around 1 a.m. Wednesday and has been heard from since, the Floyd County Police Department said.
Barbara Covington left her home in the Chulio community around 1 a.m. Wednesday and has been heard from since, the Floyd County Police Department said.
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.
First responders from more than 20 agencies in northwest Georgia came together to test their athleticism on Saturday.
Georgia first responders prepare for field day this weekend
Law enforcement, firefighters, and EMTs from five counties will compete against each other, and anyone in the community, who wants to step in.
Law enforcement, firefighters, and EMTs from five counties will compete against each other, and anyone in the community, who wants to step in.
Police: Floyd County woman reportedly missing for days
Shanah Garrison left her home a few days ago without her service dog.
Shanah Garrison left her home a few days ago without her service dog.
He credits his Christian faith for saving him from COVID death. Why he's saying no to the vaccine
Clay Bentley deeply believes God saved him from dying of COVID. But even more, he believes God will protect him again if he doesn’t get a COVID vaccine.
Clay Bentley deeply believes God saved him from dying of COVID. But even more, he believes God will protect him again if he doesn’t get a COVID vaccine.
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.
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.
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.
3 charged after police say dead man was in their car for 13 hours
Three people are charged with concealing a death. Floyd County police said a man had overdosed, but the people he was with never tried to get him medical attention. Investigators said it was 13 hours before they were alerted to the death.
Three people are charged with concealing a death. Floyd County police said a man had overdosed, but the people he was with never tried to get him medical attention. Investigators said it was 13 hours before they were alerted to the death.
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.
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.
Pilot killed, thousands without power after single-engine plane crash near Cave Spring, officials say
Georgia Power says crews worked well into the morning to repair a transmission line structure clipped by a plane early Monday evening. The plane then crashed, killing the pilot, officials say.
Georgia Power says crews worked well into the morning to repair a transmission line structure clipped by a plane early Monday evening. The plane then crashed, killing the pilot, officials say.
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.
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.
Former director of Georgia sexual assault center accused of misappropriating funds
The former director of a Georgia sexual assault center is accused of misappropriating $22,000 while in her position.
The former director of a Georgia sexual assault center is accused of misappropriating $22,000 while in her position.
Spike in thefts of catalytic converters in north Georgia
Law enforcement agencies across north Georgia are dealing with a spike in catalytic converter thefts.
Law enforcement agencies across north Georgia are dealing with a spike in catalytic converter thefts.
Georgia teen rescued from fiery crash
A police officer, a firefighter and a witness all come together to save a teen after a fiery car crash.
A police officer, a firefighter and a witness all come together to save a teen after a fiery car crash.
House passes George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
House Democrats have rushed to pass the most ambitious effort in decades to overhaul policing.
House Democrats have rushed to pass the most ambitious effort in decades to overhaul policing.