-News Release- Before the summer season ends, local dogs will have a new chance to make a splash at the Northside Swim Center Puppy Plunge on Monday, September 7. The special event invites dog owners and their four-legged companions to enjoy an evening of swimming, music, and dog-friendly vendors in a fun environment d...

-Floyd County Jail records- Woman accused of assaulting man with a baseball bat A Rome woman was arrested at her Cliffview Drive apartment on felony counts of aggravated assault and 2nd-degree criminal damage to property. According to Floyd County Jail records: 18-year-old Wynter Esreal Vega Melendez swung two separate...

-AAA South- Georgia drivers are paying more at the pump this week as rising crude oil prices, fueled by ongoing geopolitical tensions, continue to push gas prices higher. AAA encourages drivers to compare prices, take advantage of fuel rewards programs, and plan ahead to help manage fuel costs. "Gas prices continu...

-Staff reports- The Rome Board of Education is expected to conduct a second reading and vote regarding several policy revisions when it meets on Tuesday. A number of personnel recommendations are also on the agenda, including the superintendent's contract. The meeting will begin at 5:45 p.m. at the Rome City Schools Co...

-Staff reports- The Rome-Floyd County Development Authority will meet on Tuesday. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. at the development authority office at 800 Broad Street, Suite 102. Agenda items include discussion of an EPA Assessment Grant of $500,000 that has been received, along with discussions of the former O'Nei...