AREA NEWS
Rosemary Hammonds
Mrs. Rosemary Hammonds, age 74, of Rome, GA, passed away Friday afternoon, July 3, 2026, at her residence. Born in Rome on August 13, 1951, Rosemary was the daughter of the late Melvin Casey and the…
UNCATEGORIZED
Joshua Lee Smith
Joshua Lee Smith, age 50, of Adairsville, GA, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025. Joshua was a devoted husband, proud father, loyal son and brother, and steadfast friend. He left behind a legacy built on faith,…
OBITUARIES
Richard Otis Marable
In Loving Memory of Richard Otis Marable With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Richard Marable, who left us on February 28th, 2025, at the age of 75. Richard was born on March 23rd, 1949,…
EDUCATION
PSD: Talk to kids about recent Apalachee HS shooting, consequences for making threats
The school shooting last week at Apalachee High School in Barrow County that saw two students and two teacher killed and nine others wounded has left a major impact all across the state and the nation…
REGION
UPDATE: Result of bus crash means Rome won’t play Friday night
Rome City Schools announced in a press release this morning that the result of the Thursday night bus crash in Polk County returning home from a scrimmage with Rockmart means they won’t be playing their first…
REGION
UPDATE: Rome High bus struck by suspected DUI driver
A Rome woman remains behind bars on several charges from the Georgia State Patrol following a wreck that caused a school bus to roll over with Rome High School football players inside, according to the latest…
ARAGON
UPDATE: Officials say at least 2 injured in late night crash on Highway 101 involving Rome HS bus
UPDATE 11:46 p.m.: Georgia State Patrol has arrived on the scene of a bus crash involving Rome High School football players, and will be taking over the official investigation of the incident according to Polk County…