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Fire reported on Burnett Ferry Road
Rome-Floyd County firefighters are battling a trailer fire reported on Burnett Ferry Road near Barker Road shortly before 6 p.m. Firefighters on the scene said the trailer is fully involved and the fire was spreading to a nearby 18-wheeler. Check back for updates.
SPLOSTs change face of Rome, Floyd
The Rome bypass, the Alto Park softball complex and Walker Mountain Landfill are among the cornerstones of Floyd County that were built with revenue from a special purpose, local option sales tax.
Reports: Vehicle inspection leads to arrest
After being pulled over on Alabama Highway and consenting to a vehicle search, a Rome woman was arrested Friday, reports stated.
The Annual Noon Optimist Pancake Breakfast will be Nov. 21 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Rome Civic Center, 400 Civic Center Drive.
Friday night fire destroys home on Brewer Road
A firefighter looks on as a blaze consumes a home at 350 Brewer Road. slideshow Flames consume a home at 350 Brewer Road late Friday evening.
Calhoun bull sale will be Dec. 11
The 40 th annual Calhoun Bull Evaluation Sale will be Friday, Dec. 11, at 12:30 p.m. at the Northwest Georgia Branch Experiment Station Livestock Pavilion in Calhoun.
Man jailed on drug, probation violation charges
A Rome man remained jailed Friday after being arrested for a probation violation warrant and charged with drug possession, reports stated.
Man jailed, accused of shooting handgun late Wednesday
A Rome man was jailed late Wednesday on felony charges after he fire a pistol in the direction of several people in Lindale, reports stated.
Man pleads not guilty to child porn charges
A Rome man waived formal arraignment in federal court and pleaded not guilty Thursday to possessing and receiving child pornography.
Lt. Mark Blanton of the Floyd County Sheriff's Department answers questions from Boy Scouts from Troop 113 inside a guard tower at the Floyd County Jail.
3 arrested on shoplifting charges
Three people were taken into custody at the Walmart store in East Rome on Wednesday after police say they attempted to steal several items.
Man killed in Tuesday shooting in Rome "never met a stranger"
Friends and family mourned today for John Gregory Davis, who was shot and killed Tuesday afternoon.
City, County to study rails-to-trails
Supporters and opponents of a proposed rails-to-trails project in southern Floyd County turned out Tuesday for a joint meeting of the Rome City and Floyd County commissions.
This is a sad loss, please stop sterotyping, these are truely good...
Tim Spriggs is lead into the Floyd County Jail by Floyd County Police Officers for booking.
Accused Rome Gunman Surrenders To Police
The man police believe was responsible for a deadly shooting in Rome turned himself in to authorities early Tuesday evening.
South Rome man jailed on assault, false imprisonment charges
A Rome man was arrested late Monday and charged with several felony charges including aggravated assault and terroristic threats, reports stated.
While foreclosures continue to be a problem in Rome, the Appalachian Housing Counseling Agency has staved off 130 foreclosures for low- to moderate-income Romans in the past 22 months.
Man jailed on armed robbery, aggravated assault charges
A Rome man remained in jail Saturday on felony charges in connection with a Nov.
Floyd County EMA and Civil Air Patrol hold disaster drill
An emergency beacon from a simulated plane, N154GA, inbound to Richard B. Russell Regional Airport from Maury County, Tenn.
Kevin Payne, Floyd County tax commissioner, would like to remind citizens that property taxes for Rome and Floyd County are due by November 15th.
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