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Atlanta City Hall Closed for Thanksgiving: We're not really sure who tries to go to city hall on Thanksgiving, but practically every city and county in Georgia announces that their offices will be closed for major holidays. Here are the city of Atlanta's closures:

Around Georgia: Who’s Going to City Hall on Thanksgiving, Anyway?

by B.T. ClarkNovember 22, 2024November 22, 2024

Six people from the Rome area were sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in a drug trafficking organization that distributed illegal drugs, including heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine, and oxycodone.

Crime

Six Rome-area Drug Traffickers Sentenced to Federal Prison

by B.T. ClarkNovember 21, 2024November 21, 2024

Walmart crime

Crime

Woman Injured in West Rome Walmart Shooting

by B.T. ClarkNovember 16, 2024November 16, 2024

Downtown Rome’s Broad Street will be closed to through traffic on Nov. 11, during the morning hours due to a Veterans Day Parade.

Traffic & Transportation

Traffic Alert for Downtown Rome on Veterans Day

by Traffic ReportsNovember 10, 2024November 10, 2024

A serious collision on the East Rome Bypass resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries, including children.

Traffic & Transportation

Fatal Accident on East Rome Bypass: What We Know

by Traffic ReportsNovember 8, 2024November 8, 2024

Residents attending the JD Vance rally today in Lindale should prepare for increased traffic and potential delays. The Rome Transit Department has warned of much heavier traffic affecting bus routes 2A and 2B, with buses serving stops near Maple Street at 19th Street. These routes are expected to experience delays due to the large crowd expected for the event.

JD Vance Will Be in Georgia Today

by Thom ChandlerOctober 4, 2024October 4, 2024

Blake Kirby’s quick thinking and courage avert a potential tragedy

Comcast Network Technician Saves Life of Rome Resident

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 11, 2024September 11, 2024

A federal district judge has ruled that a civil rights lawsuit filed by five Black students from Coosa High School in Rome, can move forward to trial.

Education, Newsflash

Black Lives Matter vs. The Confederate Flag: Georgia School Racism Lawsuit Can Move Forward

by Thom ChandlerAugust 15, 2024August 15, 2024

A crash on Ga. 101 at Doc Moates Road on the morning of August 8, involving a school bus carrying members of the Rome High School football team, has resulted in the arrest of a suspected DUI driver.

DUI Driver Arrested in Bus Crash That Injured Georgia High School Football Players

by Thom ChandlerAugust 9, 2024August 9, 2024

K9 Lieutenant Blaze, a cherished member of the Rome-Floyd Special Operations Group, passed away on June 24. Born on April 14, 2013, Blaze served as an explosives detection dog for eight years before retiring in 2023, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and service.

Crime

Floyd County Says Goodby to Police Dog, K9 Lieutenant Blaze

by Thom ChandlerJune 24, 2024June 24, 2024

🦌 Going Above and Beyond: Police officers in Rome recently demonstrated that their duties extend far beyond fighting crime when they came to the rescue of a helpless baby deer.

Photos: Rome Police Officers Rescue Baby Deer from Storm Drain

by Thom ChandlerJune 2, 2024June 2, 2024

🕵️ The Gist: The Rome Police Department is urgently seeking the public's help in locating a missing juvenile, Mackenzie Baker, who is believed to be in immediate danger.

Rome Police Search for Missing Girl, Mackenzie Baker, Who is Believed to be in Immediate Danger

by Thom ChandlerMay 25, 2024May 25, 2024

🚧 The Gist: Immediate bridge repairs have begun on Blacks Bluff Road at Brushy Branch, reducing traffic to one lane.

Traffic & Transportation

Bridge Repair Reduces Blacks Bluff Road to One Lane at Brushy Branch in Floyd County

by Thom ChandlerApril 16, 2024April 16, 2024

🎬 The Gist: The West Rome bypass and key roads in Lindale will see closures this month for movie production, affecting local traffic and commutes.

Traffic & Transportation

Lights, Camera, Detour: West Rome Bypass and Lindale Roads to Close for Filming

by Thom ChandlerApril 9, 2024April 9, 2024

The News: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene made headlines during President Joe Biden's State of the Union address by donning a MAGA hat, a red coat, and a white t-shirt that said "Say Her Name: Laken Riley" on it. The spectacle of her appearance not only challenged House decorum, but the hat was a violation of House rules.

The Public Record

The Public Record: Marjorie Taylor Greene Challenges Joe Biden at State of The Union

by Thom ChandlerMarch 8, 2024March 8, 2024

In this month's edition of The Georgia Chronicles, we turn back the clock to March 1994, a time burned into the memory of many Georgians for the devastating tornado outbreak that swept across the southeastern United States, impacting Georgia on Palm Sunday, March 27.

The Georgia Chronicles

The Georgia Chronicles: Massive Tornado Outbreak Strikes The Peach State

by Thom ChandlerMarch 2, 2024March 2, 2024

Police lights by night

Crime

Augusta Man Killed By Police in Rome: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 24, 2024February 24, 2024

Heavy rain

Heavy Rains Wash out Fouche Gap in Floyd County

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 9, 2024January 9, 2024