4 hrs ago | Calhoun Times
Hail and 40 mph wind expected in Gordon County
Significant weather advisory for dime sized hail and 40 mph winds in Murray, Bartow, Floyd and Gordon counties until 5:15 p.m. At 4:18 p.m. the National Weather Service Doppler Radar indicated strong thunderstorms from Everett Springs to Rome moving northeast at 20 mph.
8 hrs ago | Rome News
Pepperell class of '57 gathers for reunion
Floyd County public works crews will be contracted to do a significant amount of work on a couple of federally funded projects at Richard B. Russell Regional Airport .
12 hrs ago | Rome News
Congratulations to Dr. McDaniel and to the fine...
Rome and Floyd County schools all recorded graduation rates for 2012 above the state average, and most saw an increase from 2011, according to figures provided Tuesday by the Georgia Department of Education .
Report: Cave Spring man hit victim with pogo stick
A Cave Spring man remained in jail Tuesday morning after he allegedly injured a man by hitting him with a metal pogo stick, according to Floyd County Jail reports.
City asks that Tennis Center of Georgia be part of SPLOST
The task of forming a list of possible projects to be funded by a 1-cent special purpose, local option sales tax begins this week.
Woman strikes utility pole in Lindale
A woman was taken to a Rome hospital Tuesday afternoon after the car she was driving struck a utility pole head-on, according to Floyd County police.
Groundbreaking for Polk Medical Center set for July 23
While there was no formal discussion of issues surrounding the extension of a new sewer line to the proposed Polk Medical Center during the Hospital Authority of Floyd County meeting Monday night, FMC Vice President Dan Sweitzer said he hopes the issue will be resolved by the end of the week.
Rome teenager facing burglary, theft charges
Police said a Rome teenager took a television from a Graham Street residence and was in possession of another stolen television set, according to Floyd County Jail reports.
Fosters Mill Store celebrates rebirth with community
A window of sunshine and no rain allowed the celebration of a Floyd County landmark to go on as planned.
Family keeps bluegrass festival going in Armuchee
The sounds of banjos, guitars and accompanying voices will once again stake their claim in Floyd County this week.
Lindale woman faces drug charges
One of the Floyd County Sheriff's Office's most wanted was arrested Saturday night by Georgia State Patrol after she was stopped during a road block, according to Floyd County Jail Reports.
Plans in works to address sewage spills into rivers
A good deluge of rain can lead to more than just the possibility of minor flooding along the rivers of Rome and Floyd County.
About 2 and a half inches of rain reported today; flood watch, warning in effect
Update: Nearly 2.5 inches of rain has fallen on Floyd County today, according to the National Weather Service, and more is expected tonight.
Flash flood warning still in effect after storms pass through
The stronger storms have moved through the area, leaving wet roads and swollen creeks in their wake.
HERD Sale and Reproductive Management Workshop
Everyone has a comfort zone or two. I think I have two. I love to talk sports and coach and I also really enjoy the animal science or animal husbandry side of my job.
Rome man charged with felony burglary for January break in
A Rome man was arrested Saturday and charged with felony burglary, according to Floyd County Jail reports.
Inmate breaks fire alarm at Floyd County Jail
An inmate in the Floyd County Jail allegedly broke a fire alarm off the wall inside the facility, according to jail reports.
Report: Woman left 7 year-old child home alone
A Rome woman is facing charges of felony cruelty to children after she left a 7-year-old home alone Thursday, according to Floyd County Jail reports.
Police: Man stole hydrocodone from pharmacy where he worked
Police say a Rome man stole 2,500 hydrocodone tablets from a pharmacy where he worked, according to a Floyd County Jail report.
Column by Norman Edwards: H.E.R.D. heifer sale - " May 29
The 13th annual Calhoun H.E.R.D. program sale is scheduled for May 29 at 12:30 p.m. at the Northwest Georgia Research and Education Center livestock pavilion in Calhoun.