-AAA South- Georgia drivers are paying more at the pump as Labor Day travel demand pushes gas prices higher across the state, with the holiday weekend in full swing. The gas price average is now $3.89 (subject to change overnight). "After a record-setting August, Labor Day weekend is shaping up to make history at ...

-Floyd County Jail records- Three arrested on drug charges The execution of a search warrant at a residence on Turkey Mountain Road ended with the arrest of four people. According to Floyd County Jail records: Rome-Floyd Metro Task Force officers seized over an ounce of methamphetamine, digital scales, and packaging ma...

-Floyd County Jail records- A West Rome man had been arrested on a felony warrant charging him with vandalism to a place of worship. According to the warrant: 41-year-old Jon Daniel Shepherd defaced or desecrated the North Rome Church of God on North Broad Street by covering the door, threshold and sidewalk in human wa...

-Staff reports- The Rome-Floyd County Development is expected to officially hire a new president and chief executive officer during a called meeting on Tuesday morning. Last month, Matthew Thomas, a seasoned economic development professional, was named as the sole finalist for the job. Thomas currently serves as the de...

-Staff reports- The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will hold its first regular meeting of the month on Tuesday night. Agenda items include a Single Season Use Agreement for AdventHealth Stadium with Diamond Baseball Holdings, LLC., owner of the Rome Emperors. The commission will also consider the approval of a con...