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.
Floyd County man exonerated of murder after 22 years
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rome police officer dies; community mourns loss, celebrates life
The Rome Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its beloved officers.
Vehicle strikes, kills Floyd County toddler: How to prevent such tragedies
A Floyd County family is mourning after a family friend backed over a 15-month-old Thursday, killing the toddler.
Vehicle strikes, kills toddler in Floyd County driveway
A Georgia toddler is dead after police say the small child was run over by a car backing out of a Floyd County driveway.
2-year-old Rome girl subject of Amber Alert found safe, father in custody
A 2-year-old girl who was the subject of an Amber Alert is back with her family, according to Rome police.
Woodstock woman found shot to death behind Rome home, police say
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