A historic 1892 courthouse in Rome, Georgia, burned down on March 23, 2026, during renovations, with no injuries but severe structural damage.

A fire destroyed the historic 1892 Floyd County Courthouse in Rome, Georgia, on Monday, March 23, 2026, during ongoing exterior renovations. The Romanesque Revival building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was fully engulfed in flames, with its roof and bell tower collapsing. All occupants, including county staff, were safely evacuated, and nearby roads were blocked. The cause remains unknown, and authorities are investigating. No injuries were reported, but the structure sustained severe damage.