Rome News

6 Businesses Got Bulk of Northwest Georgia Tornado Damage

A week after a tornado struck northwest Georgia, an examination of damage has resulted in losses estimated at $1.82 million in the Rome area. The Rome News-Tribune reports Floyd County Emergency Management Agency Director Scotty Hancock says two-thirds of the …

Italian City’s Damage from Violent Protest Totals $1.4M

Rome is tallying up the costs a day after rioters hijacked a peaceful protest and smashed bank and store windows, tore up sidewalks and torched vehicles. Mayor Gianni Alemanno told reporters Sunday that repairs to public buses, streets and sidewalks …