-News Release- The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed two additional measles cases associated with the outbreak at a metro Atlanta daycare. This brings the outbreak total to 10 cases. Including these additional cases, Georgia has 16 confirmed measles cases so far in 2026. DPH continues to work to i...

-Floyd County Jail records- Texas man accused of leading police on a chase in Downtown Rome A Texas man was jailed after allegedly fleeing from Rome Police in Downtown Rome on Saturday evening. According to Floyd County Jail records: A vehicle driven by 28-year-old Victor Ray Gonzales was clocked going 60 in a 25-mile-...

-AAA South- Georgia drivers are paying more at the pump as gasoline prices continue to climb following the Labor Day holiday. The state average now stands at $4.01 per gallon (subject to change overnight), which is 48 cents below Georgia's record high of $4.49 per gallon for regular unleaded, set in June 2022. "Ge...

-Staff reports- A relatively light agenda for Rome City Commissioners at Monday's meeting. During the caucus, which begins at 5 pm in the Sam King Room, commissioners will hear a presentation regarding Mosaic Community Planning from Jeremy Gray. During the regular meeting at 6:30 at Rome City Hall, commissioners will c...

-Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with possession of fentanyl, cocaine The execution of a search warrant at a residence on Olmstead Street ended with the arrest of an East Rome man on drug charges. According to Floyd County Jail records: 34-year-old Tevin Jamar Wilson was found with fentanyl, cocaine, and less th...