Man convicted of murdering 2 sisters whose bodies were found under Rome bridge
One of the three people arrested in connection to two sisters found dead under a bridge in Rome has been sentenced to life in prison.
One of the three people arrested in connection to two sisters found dead under a bridge in Rome has been sentenced to life in prison.
Introducing the Emperors, Rome's newly rebranded Minor League team
The new team colors are Royal Roman Red, Emperors Gold, and Penguin Black.
The new team colors are Royal Roman Red, Emperors Gold, and Penguin Black.
Man arrested for threats phoned into Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's office
A man has been arrested for a threat phoned into a Georgia congresswoman’s office.
A man has been arrested for a threat phoned into a Georgia congresswoman’s office.
Floyd County municipal election results 2023
Here are the results of the municipal elections in Floyd County.
Here are the results of the municipal elections in Floyd County.
Floyd County Jail inmate found dead in cell
An inmate was found dead in his cell at the Floyd County Jail Saturday afternoon. The Georgia Bureau of Investigations has been called to look into the incident.
An inmate was found dead in his cell at the Floyd County Jail Saturday afternoon. The Georgia Bureau of Investigations has been called to look into the incident.
Caught on camera: Rome police officers rescue mother, boy from burning SUV
Cries could be heard from inside the vehicle as Officer Turrentine carefully, but quickly work to break open the window.
Cries could be heard from inside the vehicle as Officer Turrentine carefully, but quickly work to break open the window.
Man arrested by Rome police for armed robbery, carjacking, and aggravated assault
The Rome Police Department says they have arrested a man wanted for armed robbery, carjacking and aggravated assault.
The Rome Police Department says they have arrested a man wanted for armed robbery, carjacking and aggravated assault.
Floyd County man exonerated of murder after 22 years
A judge signed off on an order that drops all charges against Joey Watkins.
A judge signed off on an order that drops all charges against Joey Watkins.
Former Cherokee County schoolteacher, husband sentenced to prison for child porn
William Sandridge, a Calhoun man, and his wife, Allyn Sandridge, a former middle school special education teacher, have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in the distribution of child sex abuse images.
William Sandridge, a Calhoun man, and his wife, Allyn Sandridge, a former middle school special education teacher, have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in the distribution of child sex abuse images.
Four men charged in former Rome High School football star’s murder, 1 still on the run
The indictment came a little over a year after 21-year-old Derricus Smith was gunned down.
The indictment came a little over a year after 21-year-old Derricus Smith was gunned down.
Rome Braves to change its name starting in 2024... and looking for suggestions
The team will let fans fill out a form on its website with new name ideas for the Rome Professional Baseball Club between Aug. 11 and Aug 18.
The team will let fans fill out a form on its website with new name ideas for the Rome Professional Baseball Club between Aug. 11 and Aug 18.
Floyd County murder suspect arrested in Ohio
Floydell Quinchard Smith had been on the run for more than two weeks since killing a man in Floyd County, investigators say.
Floydell Quinchard Smith had been on the run for more than two weeks since killing a man in Floyd County, investigators say.
Father of 4 dies after falling into manhole at Georgia school
Robert Hall was working on a plumbing job at a Rome high school when he fell 20 feet down a manhole. He left behind a fiance and four young children.
Robert Hall was working on a plumbing job at a Rome high school when he fell 20 feet down a manhole. He left behind a fiance and four young children.
Arrest warrant for felony murder issued for man in Rome
An arrest warrant for Felony Murder has been issued for 33-year-old Floydell Quinchard Smith for the death of a man on June 27.
An arrest warrant for Felony Murder has been issued for 33-year-old Floydell Quinchard Smith for the death of a man on June 27.
Georgia man accused of locking cats, kittens in cage without food, water, and medical treatment
Roger Eugene Feyerabend, 52, of Kingston, was charged with 9 counts of aggravated cruelty to animals and 15 counts of cruelty to animals.
Roger Eugene Feyerabend, 52, of Kingston, was charged with 9 counts of aggravated cruelty to animals and 15 counts of cruelty to animals.
Fentanyl, crack, weapons and more confiscated during bust
Seven people went down during two drug and weapon busts over the weekend. The Floyd County police Department said officials found large amounts of fentanyl, crack cocaine, guns and more.
Seven people went down during two drug and weapon busts over the weekend. The Floyd County police Department said officials found large amounts of fentanyl, crack cocaine, guns and more.
Man shoots coworker to death in parking lot of Rome Kellogg's Bakery plant, police say
Rome police say a fight between coworkers in the parking lot of the Kellogg Bakery ended with one man dead and another in custody.
Rome police say a fight between coworkers in the parking lot of the Kellogg Bakery ended with one man dead and another in custody.
Woman accused of making salad at Rome restaurant after hours, ruining $500 worth of food
A Rome woman in her early 20s was arrested after an unusual incident at a restaurant in Floyd County.
A Rome woman in her early 20s was arrested after an unusual incident at a restaurant in Floyd County.
Man's body found in Coosa River after disappearing while fishing
The search is underway in Floyd County for a man who may have drowned in the Coosa River.
The search is underway in Floyd County for a man who may have drowned in the Coosa River.
Neighbors say flooding near Floyd, Bartow counties is worst they've seen in years
Some neighbors tell FOX 5 the high waters almost covered their mailboxes at one point.
Some neighbors tell FOX 5 the high waters almost covered their mailboxes at one point.


















