Warmer weather and events season are now here. Memorial Day weekend is approaching, and the kids will soon be out of school for the Summer. Floyd County Sheriff Dave Roberson encourages local drivers to be cautious as heightened traffic is anticipated in the coming weeks. Extra caution is urged by Sheriff Roberson around school campuses,…… read more »
Local News
GRAND FINALE EARNS NO. 5 SOUTHEAST RANKING IN FINAL POLL
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Grand Finale, which wrapped up its most successful competition in school history a few weeks ago, added one final feather to its cap recently when Rome High School’s Show Choir finished fifth in the final Southeastern Show Choir 1A Rankings. The group had appeared in the poll a…… read more »
DR. KIRK SHOOK TO ADDRESS SHORTER UNIVERSITY’S CLASS OF 2025 AT COMMENCEMENT
Media release from Shorter University: Dr. Kirk Shook, Executive Director of the Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission, will serve as the keynote speaker for Shorter University’s 2025 Commencement Ceremonies on Thursday, May 8. “Dr. Kirk Shook is a leader of character and integrity whose career reflects a deep commitment to excellence in education and service to…… read more »
GNTC’S JENNIFER DIXON NAMED REGIONAL FINALIST FOR TCSG INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Jennifer Dixon, assistant dean and instructor of Early Childhood Care and Education at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) and winner of the college’s 2025 Rick Perkins Instructor of the Year, advanced as a regional finalist for the state award. The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) named her…… read more »
FORMER VOLUNTEER RETURNS TO FLOYD AS MEDICAL STUDENT
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: When Ishani Desai first volunteered at Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center, she could not have known the village of supporters and encouragers she was joining. When schools and colleges moved to virtual learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Rome native and Georgia Tech graduate discovered that Atrium Health Floyd…… read more »
Local Sports
ATLANTA BRAVES PICK UP ANOTHER WIN IN COLORADO OVER THE ROCKIES, ROME EMPERORS OPEN HOMESTAND WITH WIN OVER HUB CITY SPARTANBURGERS
The Atlanta Braves beat the Colorado Rockies by 8-2 on Tuesday night in the second meeting of a three-game set at Coors Field in Denver, CO. It allowed Atlanta to secure a series win. Michael Harris II clubbed a two-run double to get the Braves on the board in the top of the second inning.…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES OPEN SERIES IN COLORADO WITH WIN OVER ROCKIES
The Atlanta Braves beat the Colorado Rockies by 6-3 on Monday night in the opener of a three-game set at Coors Field in Denver, CO. The Rockies took an early lead with a three-run homer by Hunter Goodman in the bottom of the first inning. The Braves scored two runs in the top of the…… read more »
ROME EMPERORS BACK IN ACTION AT HOME THIS WEEK
The boys are back in town! The Rome Emperors will be in action on their home field this week with a six-game set versus the Hub City Spartanburgers. Tonight’s series opener is slated to begin at 6 pm. Gavin Booker, play-by-play announcer for the Emperors on MiLB.tv, says that highlights for this homestand will include…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES DENIED A SERIES SWEEP IN ARIZONA WITH SUNDAY LOSS TO DIAMONDBACKS, ROME EMPERORS DROP FINALE BUT TAKE SERIES IN WINSTON-SALEM, NC VERSUS THE DASH
The Atlanta Braves lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks by a final score of 6-4 on Sunday in the finale of a three-game series at Chase Field in Phoenix, AZ. That denied a series sweep for the Braves, who also saw their latest winning streak end at three straight games. The Diamondbacks snapped a four-game losing…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION: SPECIAL OLYMPICS GOLF TO BE OFFERED AS A NEW SPORT FOR SPECIAL NEEDS ATHLETES
Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation: Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation is happy to announce that it is planning to offer Special Olympics Golf as a new sport for special needs athletes. They are hoping to start in June and will have practice and training once a week during the summer. There will be several…… read more »