Category Archives: Local News
Woman charged with theft by conversion in case involving over a half a million dollars in jewelry
Friday, April 25, 2025–4:40 p.m.-Floyd County Jail records-An Adairsville woman has been arrested in a case that involves hundreds of thousands of dollars of jewelry.According to the arrest warr...
Apr 25, 2025
Woman sentenced to 15 years in wreck that killed two people
Friday, April 25, 2025–4:40 p.m.-Adam Carey, Rome News-Tribune-This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestge...
Apr 25, 2025
Savoy Automobile Museum in running for USA Today’s “Best Attraction for Car Lovers”
Friday, April 25, 2025–4:30 p.m.-Staff reports-Time is running out to vote for the Savoy Automobile Museum in a nationwide contest.The editors, along with a panel of subject matter experts, have...
Apr 25, 2025
GNTC honors spring 2025 graduates
Friday, April 25, 2025–4:00 p.m.-News Release-Approximately 200 Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students crossed the stage of the Forum River Center in Rome on Thursday, April 24, ...
Apr 25, 2025
One Man’s Opinion, “Mentor, Educator, Broadcaster & Friend,”
April 21, 2025-Bill CranePhoto courtesy Grady College of Journalism, UGA InstagramWhile recently celebrating my friend and mentor, Professor Dodie Cantrell Bickley, following a retirement celebra...
Apr 25, 2025
Arrest reports for April 24
Thursday, April 24, 2025–2:45 p.m.-Floyd County Jail records-Man accused of making threats against a family member, DFCS workerAn Armuchee man was jailed Wednesday on a felony warrant charging h...
Apr 24, 2025
Report: Hundreds of pills seized during drug bust in North Rome
Thursday, April 24, 2025–2:40 p.m.-Floyd County Jail records-The execution of a search warrant at a residence on Burnett Street resulted in the arrest of a Rome woman on drug charges.According t...
Apr 24, 2025
Rome City School Board to hold budget retreat
Thursday, April 24, 2025–2:30 p.m.-Staff reports-The Rome Board of Education will meet on Friday from 8 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. until noon, if needed, for its spring budget...
Apr 24, 2025
Floyd County unenployment rate unchanged from February to March
Thursday, April 24, 2025–8:32 a.m.-Georgia Department of Labor-The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.6% in March, unchanged over the pre...
Apr 24, 2025
Drug drop off events this weekend
Thursday, April 24, 2025–8:10 a.m.-Staff reports-Area residents can safely get rid of outdated and unused medications this weekend while helping to prevent misuse of these drugs.Floyd Against Dr...
Apr 23, 2025
