Local News

ENJOY LOCALLY GROWN AND CRAFTED ITEMS FROM THE RIDGE FERRY PARK FARMER’S MARKET THIS SUMMER

The Ridge Ferry Park Farmer’s Market continues every Wednesday and Saturday from 7 am until 11 am through September 27th. It is presented by Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation and sponsored by Atrium Health Floyd. Lindsey Jones, RFPR Recreation Services Manager, says that vendor space remains available throughout the season. Additional information is online at www.rfpra.com.…read more »

EARLY VOTING UNDERWAY FOR SPECIAL PRIMARY ELECTION RUNOFF

Early voting is underway in the Special Primary Election Runoff for Public Service Commissioner (PSC). It will be offered daily from 8 am until 5 pm through this Friday, July 11th at the Floyd County Elections Office, located at 18 East 12th Street in Rome. There will be no early voting on a Saturday or…read more »

GOVERNOR KEMP NAMES DR. DEAN BURKE AS INCOMING DCH COMMISSIONER

Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: Governor Brian P. Kemp on Tuesday announced he will appoint Dr. Dean Burke to serve as Commissioner of the Department of Community Health, effective August 1, following current Commissioner Russel Carlson’s announcement that he has accepted a position in the private sector.“Marty, the girls, and I…read more »

RED CROSS: MAKE A DIFFERENCE BY GIVING BLOOD NOW

Media release from the American Red Cross Georgia Region: The American Red Cross urges all donors to give now to keep the blood supply strong this summer. Type O blood products are most needed on hospital shelves – especially in the face of summer challenges that can quickly cause blood and platelet reserves to drop.   In…read more »

AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE TAKES A DOWNWARD TURN

Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: The Georgia gas price average decreased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.90 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is 4 cents lower than it was a week ago, 2 cents higher than…read more »

Local Sports

ATLANTA BRAVES ON THE ROAD AGAIN

The Atlanta Braves had a scheduled off-day on Monday and will open a six-game road trip tonight with the first of three games in Sacramento, CA versus the Athletics. Didier Fuentes will serve as the starting pitcher for the Braves, while Jeffrey Springs will head to the mound for the Athletics. First pitch is slated…read more »

ROME EMPERORS BACK HOME THIS WEEK

The Rome Emperors were off Monday and will be back in action tonight on their home field at AdventHealth Stadium with the first of six games against the Hub City Spartanburgers. First pitch is slated for 7 pm. Gavin Booker, play-by-play announcer, enthuses that homestand highlights for this week will include an Ozzie Albies Fish…read more »

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