The Berry College music department is set to deliver a spring lineup of performances designed to connect with the Rome community through music that highlights culture, representation, and shared experiences.
The Rome Police Department is investigating a deadly incident that happened Tuesday, February 24, 2026, after a person was struck by a train behind the Rome Kroger.
According to Floyd County Coroner Gene Proctor, the deceased is a female, and her body is being sent to the GBI Crime Lab.
Officials say the investigation is ongoing, and no additional details are being released at this time.
Authorities are reminding the public to use extreme caution around railroad tracks. Trains can be quieter than expected, move faster than they appear, and require a long distance to stop.
“Are ya ready, kids?!” SpongeBob SquarePants is headed to the stage as Rome Little Theatre presents The SpongeBob Musical at the historic DeSoto Theatre from March 20 through March 29.
Based on the popular animated television series, the high-energy production will feature performances at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday evenings and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday afternoons. Rehearsals are already underway, and RLT Executive Director Jessica Stewart says she is excited for audiences to experience the show’s uplifting message about friendship and community.
Tickets are now on sale, and Stewart anticipates strong attendance throughout the run. For tickets and additional information, visit www.romelittletheatre.org.
The Berry Farms Farmers Market is happening today at the Westcott Building on the campus of Berry College, offering locally raised products and student-made goods to the community.
The market runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is hosted by The Berry Farms: Angus Beef. Organizers say shoppers can purchase locally raised Angus beef produced right on Berry’s campus, with a variety of individual cuts available for stocking the freezer or preparing their next meal.
In addition to fresh beef, the market will feature Jersey milk cheeses from Berry’s dairy herd, along with products from other student-run enterprises. The event is open to the public and provides an opportunity to support local agriculture and student-led programs.
The Westcott Building is located on the Berry College campus in Rome. Community members are encouraged to stop by and shop local.
Chattooga County’s unemployment rate fell to 4% in December, continuing a positive trend and reflecting improving labor conditions heading into the new year. According to data released by the Georgia Department of Labor, the county’s rate dropped from 4.7% in November and improved from over 5% in December 2024, signaling steady recovery and job growth locally.
The Rome News-Tribune reports the new Rural King store at Mount Berry Mall is expected to hold its grand opening in mid-March, according to sources. The 85,000-square-foot store is moving into the former Sears space, and officials say the location is fully staffed with workers currently stocking tens of thousands of items throughout the building. Plans also include about 35,000 square feet of outdoor space for displaying tractors and other heavy equipment.
Rome has a new mayor, and as is customary in the city’s commission-manager form of government, the choice came from within the City Commission rather than through a direct mayoral election.
AdventHealth Redmond is inviting community members and media to a special milestone event marking progress on its new cancer facility in Northwest Georgia.
HOSA CNA and CCMA students got an up-close look at healthcare careers last week during a day packed with tours, training, and real-world exposure through Georgia Highlands College and Atrium Health Floyd.