We had the honor and privilege of hosting the 15th Annual District Oratorical Competition this morning and, wow, were we blown away. These students prepared and presented speeches on how optimism and a positive mindset can change the world. Those two factors can change the world, and these students will definitely change the world. Congratulations […]
Read More »Celena Arrington and the Instructional Technology Specialists presented on best technology practices in the classroom
On Friday, Celena Arrington and our Instructional Technology Specialists presented on best technology practices in the classroom to student teachers at Shorter! We are so thankful to have Celena and our ITS techs at FCS—they go above and beyond for our teachers and students every day, so we are always excited when they get invited […]
Read More »Floydell Quinchard Smith Arrested
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 18, 2023 ROME, Georgia – A man suspected of fatally wounding a 30-year-old man and evading police for over two weeks was arrested and detained in Dayton, Ohio. Floydell Quinchard Smith, 33, is accused of the murder of Te’Vian Markez Williams on June 27, 2023 at a Dodd Blvd address. Members […]
Read More »Armuchee Primary School Students Work On Egg Landing Gear
These little engineers used their resources to create safe egg landing gear. We loved seeing their creativity!
Read More »David Ralston announces he will not run again for Speaker of the House
Mr. Ralston will not seek another term as Speaker of the House.
Read More »Cops for Kids Softball Tournament
Saturday was the annual Cops for Kids softball tournament. It’s a friendly competition between your local first responders & emergency personnel to raise money for the Georgia Special Olympics. Thank you to everyone that participated and volunteered. Rome Fire Dept Team 1 Rome Fire Dept Team 2 Rome City Police Dept Floyd County Police Dept […]
Read More »Rome High School Football Honors Teams of the Past
ROME, GA— Rome High students and fans blacked out Barron Stadium on Friday night during the Wolves 42-19 win over Allatoona but two large parts of the crowd wore some colors long-time Rome City Schools athletic fans certainly recognized. A large scattering of blue and gold T-shirts and a large crowd of green and white […]
Read More »Please join us in congratulating our employee of the 3rd quarter, Deputy Michael Poster!
Please join us in congratulating our employee of the 3rd quarter, Deputy Michael Poster! Deputy Michael Poster is distinguished as an “exceptional employee who goes beyond the call of duty each day.” Poster is noted as performing every aspect of his job “exceptionally well” and is a “great addition” to the warrant division. Deputy Poster’s […]
Read More »Floyd County: Most Wanted
Please help us catch two of our most recent additions to the Floyd County most wanted list! Check out the rest of the top 10 most wanted on our webpage! https://floydsheriff.com/warrant-division If you’d like to submit a tip, call our warrant division at 706-236-2466! If it’s after hours use the Floyd County tip line at […]
Read More »Atrium Health Floyd Honors Rome High Football Players for Heroic Act
ROME, GA— “Every day, first responders respond to emergencies. They are represented by some of the professionals we see here today,” Kurt Stuenkel, president and CEO of Atrium Health Floyd and executive vice president of Atrium Health, said to a group of young men who earlier this month pried open a car door to free […]
Read More »Everett Springs Road to Close for Repairs
Everett Springs Road to Close for Repairs Floyd County Public Works will be closing the road at #2956 Everett Springs Road due to a cross drain failure. The road will be closed Tuesday, July 12, 2022, beginning at 8:00 a.m. There will be no thru traffic allowed. Anyone traveling north will need to detour through […]
Read More »Investigators have identified two 15-year-old suspects connected with thefts from automobiles
Investigators have identified two 15-year-old suspects connected with thefts from automobiles in the city and county. Six firearms were recovered during execution of a search warrant at a residence in East Rome on Thursday; two are confirmed stolen and the other four are likely also connected to local thefts. A vehicle was recovered on Monday […]
Read More »Rome City Schools called board meeting on June 28
ROME, GA— Rome City Schools Board of Education held a called meeting on June 28, 2022, to discuss the hiring of a superintendent of schools to fill the vacant position. The Board opened the meeting with a public session and moved immediately to executive session where they spoke with Dr. Samuel King, Director of Superintendent […]
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