WEEKEND ENDS WITH THUNDERSTORMS FOR NWGA
It appears that it wouldn’t be a weekend in Northwest Georgia these days without some rain, doesn’t it? Thunderstorms pelted the area yesterday, bringing with them heavy rains and high winds. The crazy weather led to flooded roads and some power outages. The National Weather Service reported 2.48 inches of rain from yesterday morning thru the overnight hours.
PLANNING YOUR SUMMER ADVENTURES? VISIT ONE OF GEORGIA’S STATE PARKS!
Memorial Day is one week from today. Many folks are making their plans for the summer! Why not consider some leisurely time in your own backyard? Kim Hatcher, Public Affairs Coordinator for Georgia State Parks and Historic Places, says that sites such as James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park in Chattooga County have much to offer.
Interested in taking a trip to the beach? A number of area parks offer beaches along with other attractions, according to Hatcher.
ATLANTA BRAVES TAKE RAIN-DELAYED WIN OVER LA DODGERS TO COMPLETE WEEKEND SWEEP AT TURNER FIELD
The Atlanta Braves took a rain-delayed 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers yesterday at Turner Field, allowing the Braves to complete a three game weekend sweep of the Dodgers.
HOLLYWOOD COMES TO ROME AS FILMING WRAPS ON NEED FOR SPEED
Hollywood came to Rome as filming took place here late last week and on into the weekend for the Dreamworks production, “Need for Speed”. The film stars Aaron Paul of “Breaking Bad” fame and also features Dominic Cooper, Imogen Poots and Michael Keaton.
DRAGONS ARE FINAL FOUR BOUND!!
Good luck goes out to the Pepperell High School baseball team, which is bound for the Class AA Final Four! The Dragons are slated to face Westminster in the best-of-three series, will open with a double header today at 1 pm at Pepperell.
ROME BRAVES RAINED OUT, READY FOR NEW OPPONENT
The Rome Braves game with the Asheville Tourists scheduled for yesterday afternoon was postponed due to inclement weather and will be made up at a later date. The Braves took two of three in their rain shortened series with the Tourists at State Mutual Stadium. They’ll host the Augusta Greenjackets in a three game series starting tonight. That series will feature an early Education Day game with a 10:30 am start time tomorrow morning and a 1 pm Business Person’s Special game on Wednesday afternoon. First pitch of tonight’s game is set for 7 pm. The game will be broadcast on 95.7 FM The Ridge and www.theridge957.com. Rome Braves radio voice Ben Poplin will go on air with the pre-game show at 6:50 pm.
RHODODENDRON FESTIVAL SET FOR THIS WEEKEND IN MENTONE, AL
If you enjoy basking in the beauty of nature, you’ll want to head to Mentone, Alabama this weekend for the Rhododendron Festival. The event is held annually by the Mentone Area Preservation Association during the third weekend in May. MAPA President LC Moon says that the event will kick off with a fish fry tonight. The festival will be highlighted by music, art, delicious food, and more.
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