Local News
Arrest reports for May 8
-Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with conversion of payments for real property improvements A Marietta man is accused of defrauding a Rome resident out of money. According to an arrest warrant: 45-year-old Suhail Solaris was paid $15,000 by the victim for property improvements, but never did the work. Solaris is...
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Drug bust nets three arrests
-Floyd County Jail records- The execution of a search warrant on Bailey Road in Aragon has resulted in the arrest of three people. According to Floyd County Jail records: 60-year old Charles Desmond Brown was found with a large quantity of methamphetamine, fentanyl, packaging materials and digital scales. He is charged...
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Booth Western Art Museum names new executive director
-News release- The Booth Western Art Museum is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Eric Singleton as its new Executive Director, effective mid-July. Dr. Singleton brings over 25 years of experience working in the museum field. "After a nationwide search, we are excited about this new chapter at the Booth Muse...
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GDOT to give Second Avenue update on Monday
-News Release- Representatives from the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) District 6 will provide an informational update regarding the ongoing Second Avenue widening project in Rome on Monday, May 11, 2026. The presentation is scheduled for 5-6 pm in the City Commission Chambers, upstairs at Rome City Hall. ...
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[VIDEO] Rome's DeSoto Theatre Receives Two Grants from The Fox Theatre in Atlanta
-Nolan Hiott, WRGA- In The Fox Theatre's own Egyptian Ballroom on Wednesday many theatres were recognized for their contributions to their community and contributions were made back in kind by The Fox Theatre as a part of their "Fox Gives" grant program. One such Theatre was Broad Street's own DeSoto Theatre....
May 07, 2026




