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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fundraisers for Bentley Beard, 11-year-old son of Rome police officer
The principal of Bentley's middle school is organizing a T-shirt fundraiser to support his family.
Celebration of Life announced for Rome police officer's child
A Celebration of Life has been announced for the 11-year-old son of a Rome police officer who was killed while riding his bicycle late last week.
Solemn procession honors Bentley Beard, 11-year-old son of Rome police officer
A solemn procession was held on Saturday for Bentley Beard.
Child of Rome police officer killed in 'motor vehicle accident,' police say
A tragic incident in Floyd County has claimed the life of a child belonging to a Rome Police Department officer, officials confirmed Wednesday evening.
Driver charged after fatal motorcycle crash in Rome
A motorcycle crash on April 4 in Rome claimed the life of 60-year-old Jeffrey Scott Nelson after another driver failed to yield while making an improper left turn.
Burst pipe forces Rome Emperors to relocate 2025 home opener
The Rome Emperors will not open their 2025 baseball season at home as planned.
Weekend disturbance reported at Rome youth detention center
A brief disturbance broke out Saturday night at the Regional Youth Development Center (RYDC) in Rome.
Boy, 3, killed in Rome apartment fire; mother and sister recovering
A 3-year-old boy died, and his mother and sister were injured in a devastating apartment fire Wednesday afternoon in Rome.
3-year-old dead after intense fire at Floyd County apartments
A fire broke out at the Redmond Chase Apartments in Floyd County on Wednesday afternoon.
Floyd County wildfires were intentionally set, officials say
Two separate suspected arson cases in Floyd County burned hundreds of acres, prompting a multi-agency response and ongoing investigations.
Fires rage across Floyd County: Rome Fire Department battles multiple blaze
Multiple fires are occurring along Cartersville Highway and Chulio and Mathis roads, with the Rome Fire Department actively responding.
Floyd County wildfire contained, fire officials say
A wildfire in the Armuchee area prompted evacuations and caused damage to structures before being contained.
Rome woman sentenced to over five years for fentanyl distribution
A Rome woman has been sentenced to more than five years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl.