Tuesday, March 24, 2026--7:35 a.m. -Staff reports- As a result of the fire on Monday at the Historic Floyd County Courthouse, an order has been issued to close the new courthouse next door, along with a judicial emergency. Civil and criminal matters on any calendar will be continued until further notice. The judicial c...

Monday, March 23, 2026 -David Crowder, WRGA News- Rome and Floyd County lose a 134-year-old landmark. On Monday, the Historic Floyd County Courthouse was devastated by fire. According to Rome-Floyd Fire Department Division Chief Jamie Stone, the call came in at 2:12 p.m., and the fire spread quickly. Firefighters were ...

Monday, March 23, 2026 -Staff reports- From Floyd County Government: The Floyd County Historic Courthouse was evacuated after a fire was discovered in the building around 2:20 p.m. on Monday. All employees inside were safely evacuated, according to Floyd County Manager Jamie McCord. Crews with the Rome-Floyd County Fir...

Monday, March 23, 2026 -Floyd County Jail records- Search warrant leads to drug, weapons arrest An Aragon man was booked into the Floyd County Jail over the weekend on multiple charges, including possession of methamphetamine, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and possession of a sawed-off shotgun. Accordin...

Monday, March 23, 2026 -News Release- Rome City Schools is pleased to announce that Brittany Little has been named the principal at Elm Street Elementary School, starting June 1, 2026. Mrs. Little was approved as Elm Street's new principal by the Rome City Schools Board of Education in a called board meeting on Monday ...