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March 25, 2026

Officials Release More Details On Fire That Devastated Historic Floyd County Courthouse

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As investigators continue working to determine what caused Monday’s fire at the Historic Floyd County Courthouse, officials are releasing new details about the emergency response and the damage left behind.

March 23, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Historic Floyd County Courthouse Evacuated After Fire Breaks Out

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The Floyd County Historic Courthouse was evacuated Monday afternoon after a fire was discovered inside the building around 2:20 p.m.

According to Floyd County Manager Jamie McCord, all employees inside the courthouse were safely evacuated. Crews with the Rome-Floyd Fire Department responded to the scene and were working to contain the fire.

As of mid-afternoon, roads in the downtown area were blocked and police were evacuating portions of Broad Street.

Officials said the courthouse was undergoing renovations at the time of the fire. The cause of the blaze remains unknown and is under investigation.

February 20, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Trump Makes Whirlwind Rome Stop, Visits The Varsity and Holds Rally at Coosa Steel

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President Donald Trump made a whirlwind visit to Rome on Thursday, stopping at The Varsity before ending the day with a rally at Coosa Steel where he praised his tariff policies to a loud, energized crowd.