Wednesday, March 25, 2026 -Staff reports- Firefighters were dispatched to Winthrop Memory Care on Highway 411 on Wednesday in reference to a possible fire. According to Floyd County Emergency Management: The fire has been contained. Damage is minor, and no injuries have been reported. Approximately 50 residents have be...

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 -Photos and video from Floyd County Government- The Floyd County Commission honored firefighters on Tuesday for their efforts in battling the blaze that caused extensive damage to the Historic Floyd County Courthouse on Monday. Commissioner Scotty Hancock read the proclamation: "The firef...

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 -Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of assaulting, threatening woman A Rome man was arrested at his Surrey Trail home on Tuesday and charged with aggravated assault, terroristic threats and acts, and battery. According to Floyd County Jail records: 21-year-old Cody Lane Duck punched a 19-y...

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 -Staff reports- A teacher was arrested at Rome Middle School on Monday on a felony count of possession of a Schedule I controlled substance. According to a Rome Police Department report: An officer was advised that a teacher had been caught vaping in one of the restrooms. 45-year-old Becky Lan...

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 -Staff reports- The order to close the Floyd County Judicial Center has been extended. The new courthouse will be closed on Wednesday, but it is expected to reopen on Thursday. The order to close the judicial center was issued on Monday following a fire at the Historic Floyd County Courthouse ...