A “No Kings” protest is scheduled for today in Chattooga County, with organizers describing it as part of a broader national day of action centered on opposition to authoritarianism and support for democratic principles.
The Internal Revenue Service is expanding access to in-person help by opening select Taxpayer Assistance Centers on Saturdays over the next few months.
The special Saturday hours will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on select dates through the end of June, with the next opportunity scheduled for Saturday, March 28.
IRS officials say offices in dozens of states, along with locations in Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, will participate. During these extended weekend hours, taxpayers can receive help with most services normally offered at a Taxpayer Assistance Center. However, cash payments will not be accepted.
The IRS is encouraging taxpayers to check ahead before visiting by going to IRS.gov/SaturdayHours. The website provides a full list of participating locations, along with important information to review before arriving.
In addition to weekend availability, more than 200 Taxpayer Assistance Centers nationwide are also extending their weekday hours through April 30 to accommodate the busy tax filing season.
To find the nearest office and see what services are offered, taxpayers can use the “Contact Your Local Office” tool on IRS.gov, which includes a locator, directions, and details about extended hours.
Consumer advocate Erin Brockovich is set to return to Northwest Georgia next week as part of an expanded effort to address contamination from “forever chemicals” in the region.
A teacher at Rome Middle School was arrested Monday on a felony charge of possession of a Schedule I controlled substance after police say she was found with a THC vape.
A Summerville man was arrested following a single-vehicle crash early Wednesday morning, March 18, according to a report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.
State Representative Eddie Lumsden of Armuchee says lawmakers are entering the final stretch of the 2026 legislative session, with just five days remaining after completing Legislative Day 35 last week.
A Summerville woman was arrested Monday night, March 23, after deputies attempted to serve an arrest warrant at a residence in Chattooga County.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, March 25, 2026:
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.
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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.