2 hrs ago | Rome News
Finally! Some common sense. Great editorial.
IT'S GOOD that Rome authorities are willing to sit down and reason together with an entrepreneur eager to bring a major concept restaurant - and 50 new jobs - to Broad Street regarding sprinkler and occupancy restrictions and such.
6 hrs ago | Rome News
Advance voting to start Monday
Voters will be able to cast their ballots for the March 6 election in person starting Monday.
7 hrs ago | Rome News
3 charged with theft, interference with government property
Two Rome men and one Rome woman were arrested and charged Friday after police pulled the car over because of a tag violation and saw a Floyd County Police Department hat in the back seat that had been defiled, bearing expletives.
7 hrs ago | Rome News
Basketball fans asked to bring canned food
Berry College is hoping to raise a total of 2,000 items during a food drive that will take place at the Berry vs.
9 hrs ago | Rome News
GOP voters weigh election baggage
Newt Gingrich is poised to carry Georgia in the March 6 presidential preference primary, but new polls show Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney in a close race for second place.
Synovus Bank has given new leadership responsibilities to J. William Douglas, the CEO of AFB&T, a division of Synovus Bank.
Ozment: There are no strangers to trouble
Solomon, the wisest man in the world, said this, "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart: and lean not unto thine own understanding.
First Baptist Church working to nourish families
Diana Garland, the Dean of the Baylor School of Social Work, will lead the "No Ordinary Family" series at First Baptist Church of Rome on Feb.
Rome police are investigating the apparent cloning of a Rome resident's Wells Fargo bank card.
The Jake Puryear Detachment No. 1020 Marine Corps League will meet today at the Rome-Floyd County Library, 205 Riverside Parkway.
Day 9: Maintenance worker says Houser allowed patients to live in bad conditions
A former maintenance worker at a Brunswick nursing home owned by George Houser testified Thursday morning about trash piling up, rats in the kitchen ceiling and mold problems in the areas were residents showered and bathed.
Rome man charged with child molestation released on bond
William Edward Johnson , age 48, of Rome, GA.; was arrested by Polk County Sheriff's deputies at his residence on Thursday, September 22, 2011 by Polk County deputies.
Pinto bean lunch pleases crowd
Hundreds of people - a seemingly endless stream - showed up for the Cave Spring Elementary Pinto Lunch on Thursday.
Flash floods pose major threat in river-rich Rome
With Rome located at the confluence of the Etowah and Oostanaula rivers, which together form the Coosa River, flash floods are a possible danger for Rome and Floyd County residents who live in low-lying areas.
Union North School Board Cancels Bus Driver's Contract
A 02/10/12 The Union-North United School Board voted unanimously on Thursday night to cancel the contract of bus driver Kelly Carrico.
Community development panel focused on housing
Housing related issues are becoming increasingly significant issues for public officials in Rome.
Floyd County police are investigating a burglary that occurred Tuesday at a Bryant Road residence in Rome where several jewelry items were reported missing, according to a Floyd County police report.
It's NOT that downtown looks that bad to me.......
Rome's Downtown Development Authority has agreed to seek funding from the Business Improvement District and City of Rome for a first-ever master plan.
Fisher led Cherokee before Ross, Ridge
The Kingfisher Trail runs along the south side of the Etowah River for about 0.61 of a mile to its intersection with the Silver Creek Trail.
Shorter University welcomes Spelman College Glee Club as part of Black History Month celebration
Shorter University and R.O.M.E. are hosting a concert featuring the Spelman College Glee Club in celebration of Black History Month.