Local News
Arrest reports for September 9
-Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of spying on child A Calhoun man was arrested on Tuesday at his Everett Springs Road home on charges of child molestation, unlawful eavesdropping or surveillance, and peeping Tom. According to an arrest warrant and Floyd County Jail records: 42-year-old Zachary Joe Shortnancy pla...
19h ago
Rome-Floyd Development authority official hires new CEO
-Staff reports- The Rome-Floyd County Development Authority has officially hired Matthew Thomas as its new president and chief executive officer. Thomas, a seasoned economic development professional, was named as the sole finalist for the job. In accordance with Georgia law, Thomas' background materials were available ...
20h ago
Rome Emperors welcome Nick Bernabe as general manager
-News Release- The Rome Emperors announced today that Nick Bernabe will become the organization's new General Manager. Bernabe succeeds David Lane, who will become General Manager of the Winston-Salem Dash. Austin Jones is also being promoted to Assistant General Manager for the Emperors. "Rome has been an incredi...
20h ago
Floyd County Commission approves stadium contract for 2027
-David Crowder, WRGA News- Rome Emperors Baseball will return to AdventHealth Stadium next year. The Floyd County Commission has approved a Single Season Use Agreement for AdventHealth Stadium with Diamond Baseball Holdings, LLC. "No budget changes are needed, with the exact terms as 2026," said Floyd County ...
20h ago
Georgia Author Lauretta Hannon to Celebrate New Book at Downtown Rome Book Launch Event
-News Release- What happens when a supernatural encounter in a Waffle House leads to an unexpected journey of faith, humor, heartbreak, and hope? Georgia author Lauretta Hannon explores that question in her newest book, A Priest Walks into a Waffle House: Stories from a Gritty, Grace-Filled Life. Hannon will celebrate ...
21h ago
