Sunday, March 29, 2026 -Staff reports- The Rome-Floyd County Fire Department responded to a fire near the City of Rome Public Works facility off of Vaughn Road on Sunday afternoon. According to Division Chief Jamie Stone, the fire involved a pile of construction debris, and it has been extinguished. Smoke from the fire...

Sunday, March 29, 2026 -Wings Over North Georgia- Ben Winkelman still carries a gun and a badge, but his mission is more about environmental enlightenment than law enforcement. Winkelman has devoted his career to wildlife and outdoor education for students and adults. His passion and dedication to the community are why...

Sunday, March 29, 2026 -Floyd County Jail records- Charges have been filed in a wreck that occurred on January 30 on South Hanks Street at South Avenue. According to an arrest warrant and Floyd County Jail records: 18-year-old Tomas Esteban-Bartolome was driving under the influence when he crashed his vehicle, seriousl...

Sunday, March 29, 2026 -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with felony obstruction, disorderly conduct A Lindale man has been arrested on charges of disorderly conduct and two felony counts of obstruction of law enforcement. According to an arrest warrant and Floyd County Jail records: 55-year-old Robert Anthony Ch...

Friday, March 27, 2026 -Adam Carey, Rome News-Tribune- The Tyson Foods plant on Darlington Drive is closing. According to the Rome News Tribune: The facility will be closing this spring. "After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to cease operations at our Rome, Georgia, prepared foods facil...