Rome historic courthouse deemed total loss after fire rips through building

It was hard for natives to see the historic Floyd County Courthouse in downtown Rome go up in flames on Monday.
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Community rallies after fire wipes out staple BBQ spot in Rome

A beloved BBQ staple that served the Rome community for over 40 years was destroyed in a devastating fire last week.
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Floyd County Historic Courthouse catches fire, employees evacuated

The Floyd County Historic Courthouse was evacuated after a fire was discovered in the building around 2:20 p.m. on March 23, 2026.

Officials assess viability of historic Rome courthouse after major fire, much uncertainty remains for now

The Floyd County manager told reporters Tuesday they're still waiting to get a structural engineer to assess the badly damaged historic courthouse.
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Fire reported at Rome senior living facility, residents evacuated

A fire at a senior living facility in Rome has been contained, and no injuries have been reported, officials said.
Rome Sentinel

Rome fire chief hangs it up after 36 years on the job

Gratch, age 61, a married father of three, said he had no great aspirations to become a firefighter while growing up. He gradated Rome Free Academy in 1983 and got a degree in mechanical engineering from Mohawk Valley Community College,