Drivers in Armuchee should plan for a traffic change starting Monday as Floyd Springs Road is scheduled to close for construction.
A Trion man was arrested Tuesday at Belk inside Mount Berry Square Mall in Rome after authorities accused him of walking out of the store with merchandise without paying.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, December 4, 2025:
The Wings Over North Georgia Air Show is returning early to Rome next spring, and organizers say the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will be the featured performers when the event takes flight April 3-4, 2026, at Russell Regional Airport.
A Lyerly woman arrested in Floyd County last week on meth and shoplifting-related charges is now facing an additional felony charge stemming from a separate incident in West Rome.
More than 700 runners, walkers, and volunteers gathered Thanksgiving morning for the second annual AdventHealth Rome Turkey Trot, turning a chilly holiday start into a celebration of community, movement, and gratitude. Participants followed a scenic riverside route before crossing the finish line inside AdventHealth Stadium, where they completed a victory lap around the bases to cap off the experience.
Just in time for the holiday season, the Georgia Grown program and the Farmers and Consumers Market Bulletin have released the 2025 Georgia Grown Christmas Tree Farm Map, highlighting nearly 100 Christmas tree farms across the state. The map is designed to help families find locally grown trees and keep holiday dollars closer to home.
A Lyerly woman who was originally arrested last month on a probation violation is now facing an additional felony charge involving the financial exploitation of an elderly victim.
The Northwest Georgia chapter of the American Red Cross is encouraging residents to give locally this holiday season to help support families across the region. The chapter serves 15 counties, including Chattooga and Floyd, and relies on community support to continue providing lifesaving services throughout the year.
The Floyd County Commission has rejected two separate zoning requests affecting properties in the Silver Creek and Horseleg Creek Road areas. Commissioners voted 3–0 to deny a special-use permit that would have allowed a solar farm to be constructed on a 40-acre undeveloped tract off Isbell Road.