Monday, March 30, 2026 -News Release- The Floyd County Tax Commissioner's office is fully operational as of Monday, March 30, following last week's fire at the historic courthouse. After the incident, staff returned Tuesday morning to a workspace without basic supplies. By the end of the day, several departments had se...

Monday, March 30, 2026 -Berry College News Release- Berry College will inaugurate Dr. Sandeep Mazumder as its ninth president on April 10, during a formal installation ceremony at 2:30 p.m. in the Cage Center Arena. The ceremony is open to the Rome community. Following the ceremony, Mazumder will host a Community Celeb...

Monday, March 30, 2026 -WBHF Radio- A two-vehicle collision in Bartow County sent two people to the hospital on Saturday. According to the Georgia State Patrol: The wreck occurred at around 5:31 pm on Highway 41 just south of Griffin Road. The preliminary investigation indicated that a black Chevrolet Cruze was traveli...

Monday, March 30, 2026--1:15 p.m. -Staff reports- Consumer advocate Erin Brockovich is in Rome for a town hall meeting to discuss the dangers of "forever chemicals" found in nearby waters, and to meet with residents impacted by the contamination. The town hall will begin at 6 p.m. at the Forum River Center. P...

Monday, March 30, 2026 -Floyd County Jail records- Woman charged with aggravated assault An Armuchee woman is accused of cutting a man at an apartment on Redmond Road on Sunday. According to Floyd County Jail records: 25-year-old Shakira Malesia Jett used a sharp-edged instrument to cause a cut that required 13 stitche...

Monday, March 30, 2026--8:55 a.m. -AAA South- Ongoing conflict in the Middle East is placing upward pressure on global oil prices, but Georgia's suspension of the state gas tax continues to provide some relief for drivers. The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline is $3.58, down from last week. Drivers should ...

Monday, March 30, 2026--8:10 a.m. -Staff reports- Early voting is underway in the special election runoff for Congress. Voting will take place through Thursday, April 2 at the Floyd County Election Center only. To ensure voter access during the limited four-day early voting period, early voting will remain open from 8:...

Sunday, March 29, 2026 -Staff reports- The Rome-Floyd County Fire Department responded to a fire near the City of Rome Public Works facility off of Vaughn Road on Sunday afternoon. According to Division Chief Jamie Stone, the fire involved a pile of construction debris, and it has been extinguished. Smoke from the fire...

Sunday, March 29, 2026 -Wings Over North Georgia- Ben Winkelman still carries a gun and a badge, but his mission is more about environmental enlightenment than law enforcement. Winkelman has devoted his career to wildlife and outdoor education for students and adults. His passion and dedication to the community are why...

Sunday, March 29, 2026 -Floyd County Jail records- Charges have been filed in a wreck that occurred on January 30 on South Hanks Street at South Avenue. According to an arrest warrant and Floyd County Jail records: 18-year-old Tomas Esteban-Bartolome was driving under the influence when he crashed his vehicle, seriousl...