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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Police searching Rome man who recently underwent surgery
Jeremy Dennison was last seen around Excelsior Street and John Davenport Drive, the Rome Police Department.
Atlanta Braves affiliates join new subsidiary of sports entertainment company
The Gwinnett Stripers announced the baseball club is joining Diamond Baseball Holdings, formed to invest in professional baseball organizations and enact “best practices.”
Berry College eagle lays first egg of the season
The Berry College's eagle camera captured one eagle with an egg in its nest on Sunday. The eagle laid its egg at around 4:20 p.m.
Missing Floyd County teen could be wearing dark clothing, police say
Police said 15-year-old Tyler Holcombe is a student at Model High School in Rome and left a residence on Bert Road.
City of Rome commissioners table vote to impose 10 p.m. curfew for teens
Rome City Commissioners are debating whether to impose a 10 p.m. curfew for anyone under the age of 17 after several violent incidents in their downtown district. The current curfew is for 11 p.m.
Shorter University assistant coach dies of COVID-19 complications
Shorter University Assistant Coach Ryan Dupree died suddenly from COVID-19 complications. He was just 24 years old.