Georgia school district cracks down on 'devious licks' challenge
The destructive TikTok craze, Devious Licks, has made its way to schools across the country, and Floyd County schools are no exception. Now they're cracking down and offering a $100 reward for information.
Floyd County youth pastor arrested for child molestation, more victims possible, police say
Christopher Matthew Codding, 42, of Kingston, was arrested in July for two felony counts of aggravated child molestation. Police believe there may be more victims.
Deputies: Man wanted for animal cruelty charges in Floyd County arrested
A Floyd County man is in custody, accused of neglecting nearly 30 dogs and leaving them in deplorable conditions. They were all put down because of their condition.
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.
Floyd County deputies organize supplies for Hurricane Ida evacuees
A group of Floyd County deputies will go to LaFourche Parish in Louisiana later this month to help with hurricane relief efforts.
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.
Police search for family of 4-year-old boy found on Floyd County street
Police say the 4-year-old boy was found wandering alone on a Floyd County street Tuesday morning and they need your help reuniting him with his family.
13-year-old Floyd County student dies from COVID-19, coroner says
A 13-year-old Coosa High School student who had been battling COVID-19 since last week died Tuesday morning, officials confirmed.
Missing 14-year-old Floyd County girl found safe
Victoria Alexis Rose Roberson left her home early Monday morning and hasn't been seen since.
Search for missing 13-year-old Floyd County girl
Kaylee May Stewart, 13, was last seen around 2 a.m. Wednesday, the Floyd County Police Department say. She is listed as a runaway, but her family is extremely concerned about her safety.
Rome police working to identify convenience store armed robbery suspect
An armed robbery suspect was captured on crisp security camera footage inside a convenience store, now police are working to identify her.
Police searching for armed bank robbery suspect in Rome
Police say the man entered the Rome bank and demanded all the employees lay on the ground at gunpoint.
Police search for missing 73-year-old Floyd County woman
Barbara Covington left her home in the Chulio community around 1 a.m. Wednesday and has been heard from since, the Floyd County Police Department said.
Georgia first responders hold field day in Rome
First responders from more than 20 agencies in northwest Georgia came together to test their athleticism on Saturday.
Georgia first responders prepare for field day this weekend
Law enforcement, firefighters, and EMTs from five counties will compete against each other, and anyone in the community, who wants to step in.
Police: Floyd County woman reportedly missing for days
Shanah Garrison left her home a few days ago without her service dog.
He credits his Christian faith for saving him from COVID death. Why he's saying no to the vaccine
Clay Bentley deeply believes God saved him from dying of COVID. But even more, he believes God will protect him again if he doesn’t get a COVID vaccine.
Georgia officials watching spike in Ffentanyl-laced counterfeit pills in Rome, Floyd County
State and local officials are monitoring a possible cluster of overdoses related to fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills.
Foreign exchange students eager to return to Georgia next school year
With many of Georgia’s schools putting a halt to their foreign exchange programs due to the pandemic, many international students’ dreams were put on hold.
3 charged after police say dead man was in their car for 13 hours
Three people are charged with concealing a death. Floyd County police said a man had overdosed, but the people he was with never tried to get him medical attention. Investigators said it was 13 hours before they were alerted to the death.