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April 8, 2026

Floyd County Approves Courthouse Stabilization Contract After Fire

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Floyd County leaders have approved a contract to begin stabilizing the Historic Floyd County Courthouse after the March 23 fire, marking a major step toward eventually reopening parts of downtown Rome, including Fifth Avenue.

April 3, 2026

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Future Of Historic Rome Courthouse Remains Uncertain

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Officials in Rome say there is still significant uncertainty surrounding the future of the historic Floyd County Courthouse following a massive fire that tore through the landmark.

April 1, 2026

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Floyd County Tax Commissioner And Assessor Offices Resume Full Operations

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The Floyd County Tax Commissioner’s Office has resumed full operations as of Monday, March 30, following last week’s fire at the historic courthouse.

March 25, 2026

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Floyd County Courthouse Destroyed By Fire, Emergency Funding To Be Considered

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The Floyd County Commission is expected to consider emergency funding to relocate several government offices following a fire that destroyed the Historic Floyd County Courthouse on Monday.

County officials say the building housed the Tax Commissioner, Tax Assessor, and Tag Office. All employees were safely evacuated after smoke was reported around 2:12 p.m., and supervisors conducted a roll call to ensure everyone made it out safely.

Rome-Floyd Fire Department crews worked for hours to battle the blaze, while multiple law enforcement agencies secured the area as smoke spread across downtown Rome. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

In the meantime, residents can still access services online, including property tax payments and tag renewals. County leaders say plans are already underway to establish temporary locations and restore in-person services as quickly as possible.

March 25, 2026

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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

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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.