Celebration of Life announced for Rome police officer's child
A Celebration of Life has been announced for the 11-year-old son of a Rome police officer who was killed while riding his bicycle late last week.
Solemn procession honors Bentley Beard, 11-year-old son of Rome police officer
A solemn procession was held on Saturday for Bentley Beard.
Driver charged after fatal motorcycle crash in Rome
A motorcycle crash on April 4 in Rome claimed the life of 60-year-old Jeffrey Scott Nelson after another driver failed to yield while making an improper left turn.
Burst pipe forces Rome Emperors to relocate 2025 home opener
The Rome Emperors will not open their 2025 baseball season at home as planned.
Weekend disturbance reported at Rome youth detention center
A brief disturbance broke out Saturday night at the Regional Youth Development Center (RYDC) in Rome.
Boy, 3, killed in Rome apartment fire; mother and sister recovering
A 3-year-old boy died, and his mother and sister were injured in a devastating apartment fire Wednesday afternoon in Rome.
3-year-old dead after intense fire at Floyd County apartments
A fire broke out at the Redmond Chase Apartments in Floyd County on Wednesday afternoon.
Fires rage across Floyd County: Rome Fire Department battles multiple blaze
Multiple fires are occurring along Cartersville Highway and Chulio and Mathis roads, with the Rome Fire Department actively responding.
Rome woman sentenced to over five years for fentanyl distribution
A Rome woman has been sentenced to more than five years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl.
New Rome Police Department K-9 officer introduced to city
K-9 Cas, a Belgian Malinois, made his public debut at the Rome City Commission meeting.
Georgia's federal buildings on the chopping block: 17 sites listed for removal
The U.S. General Services Administration released a list on Tuesday of 443 federal buildings and facilities it says are "functionally obsolete."
Dozens of businesses cited in county gaming machine investigation
A 10-month investigation into gaming machines in Rome and Floyd County found widespread violations, including illegal cash payouts.
Rome couple charged with child cruelty after baby found with 29 broken bones, police say
A Rome couple is facing charges after police say their 6-month-old daughter was found to have dozens of broken bones.
Rome Middle School student detained over social media threat
Officials said the incident, which remains under investigation, highlights the importance of student and staff safety.
FBI: Swatting 'prank' 911 calls could cost someone their life, and did in Georgia
A bogus bomb threat at Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's home in Rome ended with an innocent bystander losing her life. Law enforcement who responded to the swatting call were involved in the deadly crash.
1 worker killed, 1 injured in trench collapse at Rome construction site
One worker is dead and another is hospitalized after they were nearly buried alive overnight while working on a water line in Rome.
Early morning car crash in Rome leaves one dead, several hospitalized
A deadly crash on the East Rome Bypass early on Friday morning left one person dead and sent multiple others to local hospitals.
Marjorie Taylor Greene leads Trump campaign phone bank in Georgia push
The campaign for former President Donald Trump intensified its efforts in Georgia with the launch of its "Trump Force 47" phone bank yesterday in Rome.
Rome bus driver honored for helping football team during crash
A bus driver for Rome High School has been honored for his quick thinking and dedication to his students during a late-night crash after a footage scrimmage.
Rome High School football team to miss season opener after bus crash
Rome High School's football team will not play in this Friday's season opener after last Friday's late-night bus crash that sent a dozen students to a hospital.