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.
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.
Northwest Georgia is reacting to the announcement that U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene will resign her seat — but nothing will change until her resignation becomes official on January 5th, 2026. Greene revealed her decision in a ten-minute video, saying ongoing attacks and frustration with both parties led her to step away and not seek reelection in the primary.
AdventHealth Georgia has announced the appointment of Marcy Cent, MBA, as its new director of oncology services. In this role, Cent will oversee the continued development and expansion of comprehensive cancer care programs across the region, ensuring that patients can receive high-quality treatment close to home.
The Salvation Army of Rome officially kicked off its annual Red Kettle Campaign on Friday, November 21, at noon outside Hobby Lobby on Shorter Avenue. The storied Christmas campaign is the organization’s largest fundraising effort of the year, powering programs that provide critical support to families and individuals in Floyd, Polk, and Chattooga County.