-Staff reports- The Rome-Floyd County Development Authority has chosen its officers for 2027. Jimmy Byars was re-elected as chair, and Lowery May was re-elected as vice-chair. Evie McNiece was selected as secretary/treasurer, replacing Doc Kibler. In other action during this week's development authority meeting, the bo...

-Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with child cruelty A Rome man was arrested on Tuesday at his North Broad Street residence on a felony warrant charging him with 1st-degree cruelty to children. According to the warrant: 42-year-old Michael Joseph Moore allowed a 10-year-old child to live in deplorable conditions....

-Floyd County Jail records- A 21-year-old North Rome resident has been jailed on charges of attempted rape, 1st-degree burglary, and being a peeping Tom. According to Floyd County Jail records: On August 6, John Derrick Turner III entered a residence on Roseway Circle, where he entered the bedroom of a 14-year-old and ...

-News Release- The A Night to Remember Foundation is looking forward to the 10th Annual Adult Prom on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Taylor Estate. Each year, A Night to Remember brings the community together for an unforgettable evening while raising awareness and critical funds to support individuals and families impa...

-News Release- Berry College is one of the nation's academically best undergraduate institutions, according to The Princeton Review® book published Tuesday. The Princeton Review's profile on Berry praises the school for its value and quotes Berry students who describe the college as "ideal for students with am...