The 2026-2027 school year is about to begin for students in Rome and Floyd County. Floyd County Sheriff Dave Roberson urges everyone to patient in traffic and in school lines. He says that law enforcement will be present to ensure a smooth start to this new school year. Sheriff Roberson encourages kids to put safety fi...

Media release from Floyd County, GA: The Floyd County Commission approved several investments in public safety, county infrastructure, recreational opportunities, and essential government services during its meeting on Tuesday, July 28. Commissioners approved the acceptance of a $150,000 High Intensity Drug Trafficking...

Media release from Georgia 4-H: Georgia 4-H celebrated excellence during the 83rd Annual 4-H State Congress as top 4-H'ers from across the state gathered in Atlanta to compete, lead, and be recognized for their outstanding achievements. This year, Floyd County 4-H was proudly represented by two exceptional senior 4-H m...

Media release from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency: (ATLANTA) - The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS), under the leadership of Director Josh Lamb, has named Kirk Smith as the new Deputy Director of the Homeland Security Division. Smith previously served as...

Summer continues in Northwest Georgia with hot temperatures and high humidity. The Floyd County Emergency Management Agency reminds area residents to continue to take the necessary steps to stay safe amid the heat of the season. Tim Herrington, Floyd EMA Director, encourages the public to drink plenty of water and limi...

The Atlanta Braves finished a six-game road trip with the split of a day-night doubleheader up in New York versus the Mets on Wednesday. The Mets took the opener by 3-2, and the Braves won the nightcap by 1-0. Matt Olson led the charge offensively for the Braves. He hit a two-run homer that resulted in a 2-2 tie in the...

The Rome Emperors picked up a 12-1 win over the Hub City Spartanburgers on Wednesday night in the second meeting of a six-game set in Spartanburg, SC. Eric Hartman clubbed two-run homers during the first and ninth innings for the Emperors, who took a 2-0 lead in the series. Rome and Hub City will meet again this evenin...

The Atlanta Braves game scheduled for Tuesday versus the New York Mets was postponed due to heavy rain in New York's forecast. It will be made up in a day-night doubleheader today. Listen to play-by-play coverage from the Atlanta Braves Radio Network on WLAQ 1410 AM or 96.9 FM. First pitch of the first game is set for ...

The Rome Emperors beat the Hub City Spartanburgers by a final score of 7-3 on Tuesday evening in the opener of a six-game set in Spartanburg, SC. Highlights included two home runs by Owen Carey to include a two-run shot in the Emperors' three-run first inning and a solo homer in the eighth. Mason Guerra also had a solo...

Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation: Get ready to celebrate survivors, support breast health awareness and make a difference in the fight against breast cancer at the annual Paper Doll Parade and Breast Cancer Awareness 5K, presented by Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation and sponsored by Atrium Health Floyd...