(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia’s March unemployment rate was 3.1, unchanged from a revised 3.1 percent in February. The unemployment rate was seven-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate. “When it comes to building a strong economy, Georgia means business,” said Commissioner Thompson. “Being recognized as…… read more »
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DISCOVER DOWNTOWN ROME’S HIDDEN GEMS: ANNUAL LOFT TOURS SHOWCASE NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN SPACES
(Media release from the Rome, GA Downtown Development Authority): The Downtown Development Authority and First National Community Bank invite residents and visitors alike to experience Downtown Rome Loft Tours, featuring exclusive access to brand new, never-before-seen loft spaces. This exciting event offers a rare opportunity to step inside some of the city’s most captivating living…… read more »
AHS SENIOR EMALEE COLLINS NAMED 2024 GEORGIA SCHOLAR
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA): Armuchee High senior Emalee Collins is one of only 177 graduating seniors being recognized as 2024 Georgia Scholars, State School Superintendent Richard Woods announced. The Georgia Department of Education identifies and honors high school seniors who have achieved excellence in school and community life through the Georgia Scholar…… read more »
NIGHT OF HOPE CONCERT FEATURING BRANDON HEATH MOVED TO THE FORUM RIVER CENTER
(Announcement from AdventHealth Redmond): Due to the inclement weather projected for Friday, the Night of Hope concert featuring Brandon Heath will be hosted at The Forum River Center (2 Government Plaza, Rome, GA). If you have already reserved a ticket, you can still use it. If you haven’t reserved at ticket, just show up and we’ll…… read more »
RAIN AGAIN CAUSES DELAYS IN MOVIE PRODUCTION ON WEST ROME BYPASS
(Announcement from Floyd County Emergency Management): Rain has once again caused delays in movie production on the West Rome bypass in Southern Floyd County. The highway will be closed again Thursday with detour on Walker Mtn Road. Park Ave will be experience intermittent closures between the railroad tracks and the park. Traffic will be allowed…… read more »
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ATLANTA BRAVES COMPLETE SWEEP OF HOUSTON ASTROS WITH WEDNESDAY WIN IN HOUSTON, TX
The Atlanta Braves beat the Houston Astros 5-4 in 10 innings on Wednesday afternoon in the finale of a three-game set in Houston, TX. That allowed the Braves to sweep the series. Houston struck first with a solo home run by Yordan Alvarez in the bottom of the first inning. Marcell Ozuna began the top…… read more »
ROME EMPERORS DROP HIGH SCORING AFFAIR AT ASHEVILLE, NC TO TOURISTS
The Rome Emperors fell to the Asheville Tourists by a final score of 15-12 on Wednesday evening in the second meeting of a six-game set in Asheville, NC. It allowed the Tourists to take a 2-0 lead in the series. Those teams will meet again this evening at 6:35 pm.… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS ELIMINATED BY CHICAGO BULLS FROM NBA’S EASTERN CONFERENCE PLAY-IN TOURNAMENT
The Atlanta Hawks lost in Chicago, IL to the Bulls by 131-116 in the NBA’s Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament on Wednesday night. That officially eliminated Atlanta from the tourney.… read more »
DAWSON WEHUNT NAMED NEW ROME HIGH BOYS BASKETBALL COACH
(Media release from Rome, GA City Schools): Dawson Wehunt started playing basketball when he was three years old. Since then, he’s helped teams win recreation championships, state high school championships, and college conference championships as well as serving time as an assistant high school coach. Now Wehunt, who lives, breathes, and sleeps the sport, takes…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES PICK UP ANOTHER VICTORY IN HOUSTON OVER ASTROS
The Atlanta Braves defeated the Houston Astros by 6-2 on Tuesday night in the middle outing of a three-game series at Minute Maid Park out in Houston, TX. It was the third straight win for Atlanta. Orlando Arcia got the Braves on the board with a solo home run in the top of the second…… read more »