Thursday, April 9, 2026 -Floyd County Jail records- A Kingston man has been charged in a burglary that was reported back in May of 2023. According to an arrest warrant: 31-year-old Lukas Shane Franks entered a semi-trailer that was being used for storage on McHenry Drive. He was seen attempting to open a safe using var...

Thursday, April 9, 2026 -Staff reports- 50 years of Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful. What started as a shared vision has grown into five decades of community pride, environmental stewardship, and meaningful impact, and it wouldn't be possible without the public. A celebration to honor the past and look ahead to the future wi...

Thursday, April 9, 2026 -Staff reports- There is plenty to do in Rome and Floyd County this weekend. Grammy winner David Phelps is bringing his Speak of Love tour to the Rome City Auditorium on Friday night. With a career spanning multiple styles, David's seemingly endless tenor vocal range has wowed audiences internat...

Thursday, April 9, 2026 -News Release- The Georgia's Rome Welcome Center and Gift Shop is proud to announce the return of its annual Spring Art Market, taking place April 10-11 at the Rome Civic Center. Now in its fourteenth year, the event will feature a vibrant selection of local artists, makers, and growers. This ye...

Thursday, April 9, 2026 -Staff reports- The Floyd County Board of Elections will hold a called meeting on Friday to certify the results of the April 7 special election runoff. Republican Clay Fuller defeated Democrat Shawn Harris in the election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene, representing the 14th District in the U...