-Staff reports- It's almost time for the Rome International Film Festival. The 2026 edition of RIFF starts Thursday with opening events such as the red carpet and opening night party. The opening night film will be the 2001 Academy Award-winning short film "The Accountant" with special guest Ray McKinnon. Oth...

-Staff reports- Tuesday is Election Day. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Floyd County voters will help decide between Clay Fuller and Shawn Harris for Congress in District 14, and will choose between incumbent Republican Katie Dempsey and Democrat Vincent Mendes for the State House in District 13. For S...

-Floyd County Jail records- Inmate charged with battery, unlawful acts of violence in a penal institution A Rome man jailed in a couple of shootings in South Rome is facing additional charges after a fight at the Floyd County Jail. According to jail records: 18-year-old Isaiah Amari Curtis North struck another inmate i...

-AAA South- Georgia gas prices continue to move lower this week, giving drivers additional relief at the pump. However, rising crude oil prices and renewed concerns about global supply disruptions could slow that trend in the coming weeks. The Georgia average currently stands at $3.58 per gallon, subject to overnight c...

-News Release- Reliable transportation can open doors to employment, education, and greater independence. To help address transportation barriers for low-income residents, Ride Forward Rome (RFR) is a transportation assistance program designed to help eligible low-income residents overcome transportation barriers throu...