Dozens of businesses cited in county gaming machine investigation
A 10-month investigation into gaming machines in Rome and Floyd County found widespread violations, including illegal cash payouts.
Rome couple charged with child cruelty after baby found with 29 broken bones, police say
A Rome couple is facing charges after police say their 6-month-old daughter was found to have dozens of broken bones.
Rome Middle School student detained over social media threat
Officials said the incident, which remains under investigation, highlights the importance of student and staff safety.
FBI: Swatting 'prank' 911 calls could cost someone their life, and did in Georgia
A bogus bomb threat at Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's home in Rome ended with an innocent bystander losing her life. Law enforcement who responded to the swatting call were involved in the deadly crash.
Man wrongfully imprisoned for 25 years sues Floyd County
A man who spent more than 25 years in prison for a crime he says he did not commit is suing Floyd County.
1 worker killed, 1 injured in trench collapse at Rome construction site
One worker is dead and another is hospitalized after they were nearly buried alive overnight while working on a water line in Rome.
Man wanted on criminal charges in Floyd County considered danger to himself, others
The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for 34-year-old Herbert Shiflett.
Early morning car crash in Rome leaves one dead, several hospitalized
A deadly crash on the East Rome Bypass early on Friday morning left one person dead and sent multiple others to local hospitals.
Wanted in Floyd County: Taivion Rosser vanishes after gas station armed heist
An armed robbery suspect is on the run after he is accused of jumping bail.
Marjorie Taylor Greene blames VP Harris after fatal crash involving 'illegal alien'
A high-speed chase in Rome early Saturday morning led to a tragic head-on collision that claimed the lives of two people and left a 1-year-old child critically injured.
Marjorie Taylor Greene leads Trump campaign phone bank in Georgia push
The campaign for former President Donald Trump intensified its efforts in Georgia with the launch of its "Trump Force 47" phone bank yesterday in Rome.
Coosa High School students’ lawsuit over ‘Black Live Matter’ shirts can move forward in part
A civil rights lawsuit filed by five Black Coosa High School students against the Floyd County School District can proceed.
Rome bus driver honored for helping football team during crash
A bus driver for Rome High School has been honored for his quick thinking and dedication to his students during a late-night crash after a footage scrimmage.
Rome High School football team to miss season opener after bus crash
Rome High School's football team will not play in this Friday's season opener after last Friday's late-night bus crash that sent a dozen students to a hospital.
Rome HS football team members released from hospital, driver arrested identified
A Rome High School bus carrying student-athletes returning from a football scrimmage overturned along a rural highway on Thursday evening.
Five former law enforcement officials arrested in Floyd County Jail beating
The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office asked the GBI to investigate the incident on June 4.
Rome man arrested for assault, kidnapping, and cruelty to animals
The Floyd County Police Department recently arrested 40-year-old Ronnie Antonio Martin on a range of serious charges.
Floyd County dad arrested for kidnapping his son, police say
Floyd County police have arrested a father for kidnapping his son.
Rome police rescue baby fawn trapped in storm drain
Police officers in Rome got a little wild surprise when they were called to check out a storm drain over the weekend.
Rome man kills step-mom in house fire because mom wouldn't sell, police say
Rome police arrested a man who reportedly admitted to burning his parents' house down with his step-mother inside. Police say the man did it because she refused to sell.