-Floyd County Jail records- An Armuchee woman has been arrested on a felony warrant charging her with aggravated cruelty to animals. According to the warrant: 63-year-old Teresa Lynn Barnes told officers that she beat her small dog to death with a sledgehammer, and then left it laying on the sidewalk in front of her Hi...

-Staff reports- A 7-year-old was airlifted to an Atlanta hospital on Friday morning after being struck by a vehicle on Chateau Drive. The child sustained a number of injuries, and, at last report, was listed in critical but stable condition. The Rome Police Department is investigating the incident, and additional detai...

-Staff reports- Next weekend, kids will be able to meet their heroes during a special event at the Forum River Center. "Meet the Magic" is on August 29. "We do not have a lot of events that come to Rome that are especially just for families," said Kristi Kent with the Georgia's Rome Office of Touris...

Man charged with aggravated animal cruelty A Cedartown man is accused of neglecting an animal at his Reeceberg Road residence. According to an arrest warrant: 38-year-old Terry Lee Brown subjected a dog named "Relay" to prolonged physical pain. The dog was severely emaciated, suffered from muscle atrophy, and...

-News Release- The Rome Symphony Orchestra (RSO) is proud to officially announce its 2026-27 season, "A Legacy in Sound," featuring six performances that honor its long history in the Coosa Valley and reflect its commitment to artistry, innovation, education, and community. The RSO kicks off its 105th anniver...