Most of the nearly $200,000 scammed from Floyd County School District recovered
Police in Floyd County said they were able to recover most of the nearly $200,000 taken during a recent phishing scam.
Police in Floyd County said they were able to recover most of the nearly $200,000 taken during a recent phishing scam.
Floyd County School District scammed out of nearly $200,000 in taxpayer funds
Floyd County School Board officials said the district was the victim of a cyberattack that’s now under investigation by local and state law enforcement agencies.
Floyd County School Board officials said the district was the victim of a cyberattack that’s now under investigation by local and state law enforcement agencies.
Family seeks answers in former Rome HS football player's shooting death
The body of Derricus Smith was found by officers just after 2 a.m. on May 21 laying on Perkins Road. Rome police said he suffered from a gunshot wound to the head.
The body of Derricus Smith was found by officers just after 2 a.m. on May 21 laying on Perkins Road. Rome police said he suffered from a gunshot wound to the head.
Family friend remembers 5-year-old boy who drown on Lake Allatoona
5-year-old Kaiden Franklin drowned Saturday afternoon on Allatoona Lake in Bartow County. Tara Carman said Kaiden was one of the best kids she's ever met, and he loved to play baseball.
5-year-old Kaiden Franklin drowned Saturday afternoon on Allatoona Lake in Bartow County. Tara Carman said Kaiden was one of the best kids she's ever met, and he loved to play baseball.
Suspended students sue school district for blocking protest, ignoring complaints of racism
Students suspended from Coosa High School after a protest are suing the public school district and board of education in Floyd County in federal court, alleging school leaders ignored complaints of racial intimidation and denied black students' rights to free speech.
Students suspended from Coosa High School after a protest are suing the public school district and board of education in Floyd County in federal court, alleging school leaders ignored complaints of racial intimidation and denied black students' rights to free speech.
Missing man possibly walked to Civic Center area, Rome Police say
Rome Police are asking for the public's assistance in their search for a missing man.
Rome Police are asking for the public's assistance in their search for a missing man.
Police: 'Acrobatic' burglar runs right through store's glass door
Police say the acrobatic burglar ran straight through the store's glass door, jumped onto the counter, and tried to steal from the convenience store's register.
Police say the acrobatic burglar ran straight through the store's glass door, jumped onto the counter, and tried to steal from the convenience store's register.
Man charged with murdering his grandmother, hiding body in freezer
A Floyd County man is charged with the murder of his grandmother and hiding her body in a freezer for months. Investigators say she was still breathing when she was placed in the freezer.
A Floyd County man is charged with the murder of his grandmother and hiding her body in a freezer for months. Investigators say she was still breathing when she was placed in the freezer.
Monisha Leath: Husband charged with murder of missing Floyd County mother
Monisha Leath has been missing since February when she disappeared near Rome. Now the GBI has charged her husband with her strangulation and murder.
Monisha Leath has been missing since February when she disappeared near Rome. Now the GBI has charged her husband with her strangulation and murder.
Rome police mourn unexpected death of retired officer
Pamela Gibbons Richey was one of the Rome Police Department's first Black female officers when she joined the force in 1984. The officer, whose "smile would light up any room," passed recently unexpectedly.
Pamela Gibbons Richey was one of the Rome Police Department's first Black female officers when she joined the force in 1984. The officer, whose "smile would light up any room," passed recently unexpectedly.
Wildfire threatens homes and a vineyard in Floyd County
A wildfire consumed acres of land in Rome Wednesday night. The fire came within 100 yards of the Newby Farm & Vineyard. The owners feared the flames would advance toward their home, their barn, and their storage building with 8,000 gallons of wine.
A wildfire consumed acres of land in Rome Wednesday night. The fire came within 100 yards of the Newby Farm & Vineyard. The owners feared the flames would advance toward their home, their barn, and their storage building with 8,000 gallons of wine.
Former Floyd County deputy stole funds from office, sheriff says
A former Floyd County deputy accused of stealing funds from the sheriff's office is now facing charges.
A former Floyd County deputy accused of stealing funds from the sheriff's office is now facing charges.
Scammers bilk elderly couple out of $5K; police search for car, suspects
Police in Floyd County are hoping someone will recognize a red compact car used by alleged scammers.
Police in Floyd County are hoping someone will recognize a red compact car used by alleged scammers.
Youth minister, 6 others arrested in multi-day child pornography sting in Floyd County
In one case, police say they rescued a child molestation victim from the home of a youth minister who was coaching them to act in videos.
In one case, police say they rescued a child molestation victim from the home of a youth minister who was coaching them to act in videos.
32-year-old Floyd County mother not heard from for nearly two weeks
Jackie Leath and her family are desperately seeking information regarding the disappearance of a woman who was last seen near Rome.
Jackie Leath and her family are desperately seeking information regarding the disappearance of a woman who was last seen near Rome.
Police search for missing woman last seen in Floyd County
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and Cedartown Police are seeking the public's help as they continue to search for a missing woman.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and Cedartown Police are seeking the public's help as they continue to search for a missing woman.
Investigators accuse store owner of selling more than $80K in stolen sporting goods, tools
The Floyd County Sheriff's Office said deputies arrested 42-year-old Earl Lamar Renfroe Jr., accused of selling stolen sporting goods and hardware in Floyd County.
The Floyd County Sheriff's Office said deputies arrested 42-year-old Earl Lamar Renfroe Jr., accused of selling stolen sporting goods and hardware in Floyd County.
Police searching for missing 81-year-old Floyd County woman
Villa Hubbard was reported missing from her home in Armuchee, the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office said.
Villa Hubbard was reported missing from her home in Armuchee, the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office said.
Floyd County police searching for trespassing suspects
Police in Floyd County are asking for help identifying two suspects wanted for trespassing on a hunting property at Chulio Road.
Police in Floyd County are asking for help identifying two suspects wanted for trespassing on a hunting property at Chulio Road.
Floyd County inmate recaptured after walking off detail
Deputies said Charles Richard Bowman was recaptured quickly after a felony escape warrant was issued. He faces drug-related charges and probation violations.
Deputies said Charles Richard Bowman was recaptured quickly after a felony escape warrant was issued. He faces drug-related charges and probation violations.