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 »
Local News
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 »
ATLANTA BRAVES SWEPT AND ROME EMPERORS AVOID BEING SWEPT ON SUNDAY, OLSON AND SALE GET ALL-STAR NOD
The Atlanta Braves wrapped up a nine-game homestand on Sunday afternoon with a loss to the Baltimore Orioles by 2-1 in the last outing of a three-game set at Truist Park. The Braves were swept in that series and went 2-7 during their homestand. Jackson Holliday got the Orioles on the board with a two-run…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES AND ROME EMPERORS PICK UP WEDNESDAY NIGHT WINS, ACUNA TAPPED TO SERVE AS NL STARTER IN MLB ALL-STAR GAME ON JULY 15TH IN ATLANTA
The Atlanta Braves beat the Los Angeles Angels by 8-3 on Wednesday night in the middle outing of a three-game set at Truist Park. It evened the series at 1-1. The Angels struck first with a two run single from Jo Adell in the top of the first inning. The Braves surged ahead on a…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES BLANKED AT HOME BY LA ANGELS, ROME EMPERORS NOTCH SHUTOUT VICTORY AT HOME OVER BOWLING GREEN HOT RODS ON TUESDAY NIGHT
The Atlanta Braves were blanked by the Los Angeles Angels by a final score of 4-0 on Tuesday night in the opener of a three-game set at Truist Park. The Angels scored all four of their runs in the top of the eighth inning on an RBI double by Joe Adell, two-run double by (former…… read more »