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.
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.