Floyd County declares judicial emergency after courthouse fire in Rome
A catastrophic fire that heavily damaged the historic Floyd County Courthouse has forced court closures and disrupted government operations across the county.
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Massive fire damages Floyd County Historic Courthouse
A massive fire has forced the evacuation of the Floyd County Historic Courthouse and nearby streets in downtown Rome.
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