Cedartown sex offender accused of grooming teens in Floyd, Polk counties in new case
Registered sex offender Garry D. Hand faces new charges of trafficking and photographing minors in Floyd County.
Registered sex offender Garry D. Hand faces new charges of trafficking and photographing minors in Floyd County.
Rome-Floyd E.C.O. Center calls out confetti litter near river
The Rome-Floyd E.C.O. Center is asking a group to clean up confetti left behind after a weekend celebration near the Oostanaula River.
The Rome-Floyd E.C.O. Center is asking a group to clean up confetti left behind after a weekend celebration near the Oostanaula River.
USDA to drop oral rabies vaccines across North Georgia
After multiple reports of rabies in metro Atlanta this year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is dropping oral rabies vaccines for wild animals across parts of North Georgia.
After multiple reports of rabies in metro Atlanta this year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is dropping oral rabies vaccines for wild animals across parts of North Georgia.
3 people killed in 2 different Rome crashes
The Rome Police Department said officers are investigating two separate deadly crashes that happened within the past 18 hours.
The Rome Police Department said officers are investigating two separate deadly crashes that happened within the past 18 hours.
Armuchee High football player remembered after deadly crash
A Floyd County community is grieving after a 15-year-old football player was killed in a crash this week.
A Floyd County community is grieving after a 15-year-old football player was killed in a crash this week.
Hiram man sentences for drug trafficking, gun possession
Darrlin Vernard Warner, known as "Juice," was sentenced to 15 years in prison for drug trafficking and firearm possession.
Darrlin Vernard Warner, known as "Juice," was sentenced to 15 years in prison for drug trafficking and firearm possession.
Human remains found near Rome bridge, police investigating
Investigators are trying to identify a woman whose the remains were found by a Georgia Department of Transportation crew during a bridge inspection near U.S. Highway 27.
Investigators are trying to identify a woman whose the remains were found by a Georgia Department of Transportation crew during a bridge inspection near U.S. Highway 27.
Georgia man threatened to kill Trump, agents in TikTok livestream
A 29-year-old Rome man has been arrested on federal charges after authorities say he made multiple threats to kill President Donald Trump during a TikTok livestream.
A 29-year-old Rome man has been arrested on federal charges after authorities say he made multiple threats to kill President Donald Trump during a TikTok livestream.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene declines 2026 Georgia governor bid
Marjorie Taylor Greene announced she will not run for governor of Georgia in 2026.
Marjorie Taylor Greene announced she will not run for governor of Georgia in 2026.
Rome party shootings leave 3 injured; 2 people arrested
3 people were injured at two different shootings in Rome overnight and two people were arrested in connection with the shootings. Nobody has been charged in the actual shootings, according to police.
3 people were injured at two different shootings in Rome overnight and two people were arrested in connection with the shootings. Nobody has been charged in the actual shootings, according to police.
Stolen car leads to explosive devices bust in Floyd County
A stolen vehicle investigation in Rome led to the discovery of multiple explosive devices at a scrap yard, resulting in the arrest of two men.
A stolen vehicle investigation in Rome led to the discovery of multiple explosive devices at a scrap yard, resulting in the arrest of two men.
Former '16 & Pregnant' star Whitney Purvis left obit comment before arrest
New details are emerging in the case of Whitney Blake Purvis, a former star of MTV’s 16 & Pregnant, who is now facing felony involuntary manslaughter charges in connection to a man’s fatal overdose.
New details are emerging in the case of Whitney Blake Purvis, a former star of MTV’s 16 & Pregnant, who is now facing felony involuntary manslaughter charges in connection to a man’s fatal overdose.
'16 & Pregnant' star charged with involuntary manslaughter in Georgia
Former "16 & Pregnant" star Whitney Purvis is accused of supplying a drug combination that led to a Georgia man's fatal overdose.
Former "16 & Pregnant" star Whitney Purvis is accused of supplying a drug combination that led to a Georgia man's fatal overdose.
Journalist Mario Guevara being held on ICE hold in Floyd County
Spanish-language journalist Mario Guevara, who was arrested last month while covering an immigration protest in DeKalb County, is being held on a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody hold.
Spanish-language journalist Mario Guevara, who was arrested last month while covering an immigration protest in DeKalb County, is being held on a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody hold.
Man sentenced for Rome crash that killed 2, injured child
Omar Garcia will spend 20 years in prison for vehicular homicide, DUI, and other charges.
Omar Garcia will spend 20 years in prison for vehicular homicide, DUI, and other charges.
Rome officer rescues kitten found hanging from bike
An unusual call in Rome, Georgia, ended with a new addition to the responding officer's family.
An unusual call in Rome, Georgia, ended with a new addition to the responding officer's family.
Chemical concerns closes Lavender Road in Floyd County
People are being asked to avoid Lavender Road in Floyd County due to a hazardous material situation.
People are being asked to avoid Lavender Road in Floyd County due to a hazardous material situation.
Flat Creek Floyd, Peachtree City's famous alligator, dies after being hit by car
Flat Creek Floyd, Peachtree City's famous alligator, has died after he was hit by a car early Friday morning.
Flat Creek Floyd, Peachtree City's famous alligator, has died after he was hit by a car early Friday morning.
Marjorie Taylor Greene declines 2026 Senate bid; wishes Jon Ossoff 'good luck'
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced Friday she will not run for U.S. Senate in 2026.
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced Friday she will not run for U.S. Senate in 2026.
Cleanup continues in Rome after storm damage, power outages
Cleanup continues after a line of storms left fallen trees and blocked roads in its wake across the Rome area.
Cleanup continues after a line of storms left fallen trees and blocked roads in its wake across the Rome area.