Families struggling to recover after historic flooding in northwest Georgia
As this family rallies around each other to remain Chattooga Strong it’s a long wet road to recovery for so many.
As this family rallies around each other to remain Chattooga Strong it’s a long wet road to recovery for so many.
Veteran police officer training to be Georgia State Patrol trooper dies during workout
Cadet Patrick Dupree's family says his goal was to be a Georgia State Trooper and eventually work in the aviation unit. He was well on his way to achieving that goal when he died.
Cadet Patrick Dupree's family says his goal was to be a Georgia State Trooper and eventually work in the aviation unit. He was well on his way to achieving that goal when he died.
No injuries when trains collide in Floyd County, police say
Several railroad crossings in Floyd County closed on Saturday morning while Norfolk Southern officials investigated what led to two trains colliding.
Several railroad crossings in Floyd County closed on Saturday morning while Norfolk Southern officials investigated what led to two trains colliding.
Clean-up efforts underway in North Georgia after severe flooding, residents could be without water 'for days'
Recovery and clean-up efforts were well underway Monday in Chattooga and Floyd counties after heavy rains over the weekend pounded the area, leaving streets submerged and property damaged.
Recovery and clean-up efforts were well underway Monday in Chattooga and Floyd counties after heavy rains over the weekend pounded the area, leaving streets submerged and property damaged.
Northwest Georgia braces for more storms after flash floods cause state of emergency
Northwest Georgia counties are bracing for more storms after hours of unrelenting rain left many houses and businesses underwater over the weekend.
Northwest Georgia counties are bracing for more storms after hours of unrelenting rain left many houses and businesses underwater over the weekend.
Georgia governor declares state of emergency in flooded Chattooga, Floyd Counties
On Sunday afternoon, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp issued a formal state of emergency order, activating the Georgia Emegency Management and Homeland Security Agency.
On Sunday afternoon, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp issued a formal state of emergency order, activating the Georgia Emegency Management and Homeland Security Agency.
More than a dozen Rome High School students arrested for fighting, part of nationwide trend
Rome police say officers have responded to multiple fights at the school over the last several days.
Rome police say officers have responded to multiple fights at the school over the last several days.
Marjorie Taylor Greene targeted with 2nd 'swatting' attack, police confirm
Georgia police have confirmed Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was a victim of a second swatting attack less than a day after her Floyd County home was targeted
Georgia police have confirmed Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was a victim of a second swatting attack less than a day after her Floyd County home was targeted
Marjorie Taylor Greene was victim of 'swatting' at Rome residence, police confirm
Georgia lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene says that she was the victim of a swatting attack early Wednesday morning.
Georgia lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene says that she was the victim of a swatting attack early Wednesday morning.
Georgia college student's shoe business takes off
Georgia Highlands College student Rontavious ‘Tay’ Coley launched his own shoe shop, The Early Way on Broad, in Rome. He's always loved sneakers, and friends and classmates inspired him to start his own business.
Georgia Highlands College student Rontavious ‘Tay’ Coley launched his own shoe shop, The Early Way on Broad, in Rome. He's always loved sneakers, and friends and classmates inspired him to start his own business.
High School football players rescue woman from car following crash
A group of Rome High School football players are being called heroes. They jumped into action to rescue a woman who had just been in a car crash.
A group of Rome High School football players are being called heroes. They jumped into action to rescue a woman who had just been in a car crash.
Handymen accused of defrauding elderly woman of $118,000, sheriff's office says
Robert John Criswell, 39, Kyle Dewayne Dover, 28, and Hunter Chase Hammitt, 23, were all charged with exploitation of the elderly.
Robert John Criswell, 39, Kyle Dewayne Dover, 28, and Hunter Chase Hammitt, 23, were all charged with exploitation of the elderly.
Rome City Schools institutes more safety measures after two firearm discoveries in first week of classes
Rome High School students will be required to remove jackets, hoodies and backpacks for searches. The district is bringing additional police to the school, including K-9 officers. It plans to implement weapon detection systesm.
Rome High School students will be required to remove jackets, hoodies and backpacks for searches. The district is bringing additional police to the school, including K-9 officers. It plans to implement weapon detection systesm.
Rome City Schools holds emergency board hearing after guns found at high school
The school board held an emergency meeting on Friday to address those concerns.
The school board held an emergency meeting on Friday to address those concerns.
Rome City Schools mourns for educator killed in car crash
The school district announced Friday Gregory Shropshire, who worked at Rome Transitional Academy from July 2006 to April 2019, died in a car accident.
The school district announced Friday Gregory Shropshire, who worked at Rome Transitional Academy from July 2006 to April 2019, died in a car accident.
Rome City Schools observes 'flexible learning day' Friday after guns found on campus
Rome City Schools will observe a "flexible learning day" and will hold a board meeting on Friday . This after two students were found with guns at Rome High School within the first week of classes, the district said Thursday.
Rome City Schools will observe a "flexible learning day" and will hold a board meeting on Friday . This after two students were found with guns at Rome High School within the first week of classes, the district said Thursday.
Georgia nursing students get hands-on experience in simulation lab
Nursing students at Georgia Highlands College are getting a chance to treat patients before they step foot in the hospital thanks to some new high-tech mannequins.
Nursing students at Georgia Highlands College are getting a chance to treat patients before they step foot in the hospital thanks to some new high-tech mannequins.
Campers shot by allegedly reckless driver in park, officials say
Three people were shot at a Floyd County campground with children nearby.
Three people were shot at a Floyd County campground with children nearby.
Police: Driver found shot in Rome car crash, murder suspect identified
Have you seen this man? Police say 20-year-old Stephano Green is wanted for the murder of a man found shot in a crash vehicle on Rome's Tolbert Street.
Have you seen this man? Police say 20-year-old Stephano Green is wanted for the murder of a man found shot in a crash vehicle on Rome's Tolbert Street.
Brakes fail on dump truck hauling asphalt, causing deadly construction site crash, police say
Two people area dead after dump truck crashed into another construction vehicle in Floyd County. The construction crew was doing renovations on a private driveway at the time.
Two people area dead after dump truck crashed into another construction vehicle in Floyd County. The construction crew was doing renovations on a private driveway at the time.