Local News
Turner McCall at Broad closed for about an hour following a pedestrian vs. 18-wheeler accident
-Staff reports- One person was transported to Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center following a collision involving a pedestrian and an 18-wheeler on Tuesday morning. According to Rome Police: The call came in at 6:10 a.m. at the intersection of Turner McCall Boulevard and Broad Street. The male pedestrian is currently be...
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Rome International Film Festival begins later this week
-Staff reports- It's almost time for the Rome International Film Festival. The 2026 edition of RIFF starts Thursday with opening events such as the red carpet and opening night party. The opening night film will be the 2001 Academy Award-winning short film "The Accountant" with special guest Ray McKinnon. Oth...
Nov 2, 2026
Election Day is Tuesday
-Staff reports- Tuesday is Election Day. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Floyd County voters will help decide between Clay Fuller and Shawn Harris for Congress in District 14, and will choose between incumbent Republican Katie Dempsey and Democrat Vincent Mendes for the State House in District 13. For S...
Nov 2, 2026
Arrest reports for November 2
-Floyd County Jail records- Inmate charged with battery, unlawful acts of violence in a penal institution A Rome man jailed in a couple of shootings in South Rome is facing additional charges after a fight at the Floyd County Jail. According to jail records: 18-year-old Isaiah Amari Curtis North struck another inmate i...
Nov 2, 2026
Georgia gas prices down seven cents from last week
-AAA South- Georgia gas prices continue to move lower this week, giving drivers additional relief at the pump. However, rising crude oil prices and renewed concerns about global supply disruptions could slow that trend in the coming weeks. The Georgia average currently stands at $3.58 per gallon, subject to overnight c...
Nov 2, 2026
