(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.0 percent in March, up one-tenth over the month. A year ago, the rate was 3.0 percent. “Georgia’s job market is red hot with opportunity,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “This continuous growth is a…… read more »
Local News
ROME-FLOYD CHAMBER TO JOIN CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS WEEK APRIL 28TH TO MAY 4TH
National Small Business Week will be observed April 28th through May 4th. The Rome-Floyd Chamber celebrates and supports small businesses in the community throughout the year, enthuses Pam Powers-Smith, President and CEO. A Small Business Week Luncheon has been planned by the Chamber for next Wednesday, May 1st. Powers-Smith encourages local small business owners and…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP SIGNS LEGISLATION AIMED AT COMBATTING HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND SUPPORTING VICTIMS
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp, accompanied by First Lady Marty Kemp, members of the General Assembly, state and local leaders, and members of the GRACE Commission signed a package of anti-human trafficking legislation into law, including SB 370 – the ninth piece of legislation brought forward and passed by…… read more »
GNTC HOLDS SPECIAL RECEPTION TO CELEBRATE STUDENT SUCCESS
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): A special reception was held recently to honor and congratulate Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) 2024 GOAL and EAGLE award winners, as well as students who were medalists at SkillsUSA and Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) state competitions in Atlanta. The program, held at the Gordon County Campus in…… read more »
FLOYD RECOGNIZES GOOD SAMARITANS
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Four outstanding volunteers at Atrium Health Floyd are being recognized – one of them posthumously – as Good Samaritans for their service to patients and visitors. April is National Volunteer Month, and the week of April 21-27 is National Volunteer Week, when Atrium Health Floyd has traditionally honored its…… read more »
Local Sports
ATLANTA BRAVES COMPLETE SWEEP WITH EXTRA INNING WIN OVER MIAMI MARLINS
The Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 4-3 in 10 innings on Wednesday night to wrap up a three-game set at Truist Park. It allowed Atlanta to sweep the series. The Braves notched two runs during the bottom of the first inning as Ronald Acuna Jr. scored on a balk and Marcell Ozuna hit an…… read more »
ROME EMPERORS DROP SECOND STRAIGHT IN WINSTON SALEM, NC TO THE DASH
The Rome Emperors lost to the Winston Salem Dash by a final score of 5-4 on Wednesday night in the second outing of a six-game set in Winston Salem, NC. Winston Salem now leads the series by 2-0. The teams will meet again tonight at 7 pm. The Emperors will be back on their home…… read more »
MAX FRIED LEADS ATLANTA BRAVES TO SECOND STRAIGHT SHUTOUT WIN OVER MIAMI MARLINS
The Atlanta Braves blanked the Miami Marlins 5-0 on Tuesday night in the middle outing of a three-game National League East set at Truist Park. That was Atlanta’s second straight shutout victory over Miami. The Braves notched two runs in the bottom of the second inning on an RBI double by Michael Harris II and…… read more »
ROME EMPERORS OPEN SERIES AT WINSTON SALEM, NC WITH EXTRA INNING LOSS TO DASH
The Rome Emperors fell to the Winston Salem Dash by 8-7 in 10 innings on Tuesday evening in the opener of a six-game set at Winston Salem, NC. The teams will meet again tonight at 7 pm. The Emperors will continue the series at Winston Salem through this Sunday. They will have Monday off, then…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES OPEN NL EAST SERIES WITH SHUT OUT WIN OVER MIAMI MARLINS
The Atlanta Braves blanked the Miami Marlins 3-0 on Monday night in the first meeting of a three-game National League East set at Truist Park. Ronald Acuna Jr. notched his 190th career stolen base during the first inning to set a new Atlanta-era record for stolen bases. Travis d’Arnaud got the Braves on the board…… read more »