Oakland Doubles Pair Falls in Rome Round of 16
Hammond and Marušinová lost 6-4, 6-4 to a UNLV pair after opening the ITA Conference Masters with a win.
Rome News
In Rome, Georgia's city of seven hills, coverage here follows city government, Floyd County, Rome City School District, business and public safety. Reporting reaches neighborhoods across the city and surrounding communities.
Crime
Live Poll
Should court verdicts be overturned if the trial process contains minor procedural errors?
Georgia Appeals Court Upholds Property Fraud Verdict
The court affirmed a ruling that rescinded a home deed transfer due to concerns over mental capacity.
Sports
UTRGV Duo Advances in ITA Doubles Draw
Paolo Bonaguro and Santiago Serrano won their doubles Round of 32 match at the ITA Conference Masters Championships, earning a Round of 16 meeting with Pepperdine's top seeds.
Lifestyle
Live Poll
Do you think public art like murals is making your community better?
Heart of Rome Mural Lights Up Greenway
Artist Renee Peterson completed a 192-foot mural along the AdventHealth ECO Greenway featuring symbols of Rome's history, nature, education and community.
Entertainment
Shorter Faculty Present Two Solo Recitals
Maryann Kyle and Jerico Vasquez each performed a solo recital at Shorter University this fall.
Business
Live Poll
Do you think big factory expansions like this improve job prospects in your area?
Pirelli Expands Rome Plant, Adding 1,000 Jobs
Pirelli plans a multiyear, $1.2 billion expansion of its Rome, Georgia, facility, with bulk hiring starting in 2029.
This section follows city commission decisions, the Floyd County courts and Rome City School District alongside the healthcare, manufacturing and textile employers that anchor the regional economy. From Between the Rivers and Old East Rome to Horseleg Creek, Summerville Park and Garden Lakes, neighborhood coverage extends into Bartow County, Polk County, Chattooga County and Gordon County where stories cross the line. The three rivers that define the city's geography shape flood management, recreational development and land use decisions in ways that return regularly to city commission and county board agendas. Infrastructure investment, school district resources and downtown development are the recurring subjects in local government reporting.
