Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley is excited that the inhabitants of its 61st home build have moved into their new home just in time for the holidays and looks forward to the commencement of construction for its 62nd home build at the beginning of 2026. The dedication of the Freeman home took place in…… read more »
Local News
ROME CHRISTMAS PARADE SET FOR TONIGHT
The 2025 Rome Christmas Parade is scheduled for tonight at 7 pm on Broad Street. This year’s theme is “Christmastime in the City”. Linda Hatcher will serve as the Grand Marshal. Check out the Rome Christmas Parade page on Facebook for updates, weather-related and otherwise. The rain date, if needed, will be this Thursday, December…… read more »
GNTC’S FALL COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY SLATED FOR THIS THURSDAY IN DALTON
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Approximately 300 students from Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) nine-county service area will exit the Dalton Convention Center on Thursday, Dec. 4, armed with the education and technical training needed to kick-start their careers. The 2025 Fall Commencement Ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. After students, administrators and…… read more »
SHANNON KENNEDY-NEWBY ELECTED 2025-2026 CHAIR FOR THE HEART OF THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Media release from the Heart of the Community Foundation: Shannon Kennedy-Newby, a native of Bay City, Michigan, has been appointed chairperson of the 2025-2026 Heart of the Community Foundation Board of Governors. Shannon and her husband own Newby Farm + Vineyard in Rome. Shannon is a graduate of Emory University and has made Rome her…… read more »
ROME LITTLE THEATRE ANNOUNCES DECEMBER EVENTS
Media release from Rome Little Theatre: As the holiday season approaches, Rome Little Theatre is thrilled to announce a dynamic lineup of events taking place throughout December 2025. Join RLT for a month filled with laughter, creativity, and community engagement at our beloved theatre! A Tuna Christmas: December 5 – 14, 2025 Kick off the…… read more »
Local Sports
ATLANTA HAWKS EDGED IN DETROIT BY PISTONS
The Atlanta Hawks were edged by the Detroit Pistons by 99-98 on Monday night in Detroit, MI. Jalen Johnson led all players in scoring with 29 points and had 13 rebounds for the Hawks, who saw their latest winning streak end at two straight games and are now 13-9 on the 2025-26 regular season. Nickeil…… read more »
DARLINGTON’S JORDAN SELECTED FOR PRESTIGIOUS CARNEY, SANDOE & ASSOCIATES ATHLETIC PRACTICE AD TRAINING CAMP
Media release from Darlington School: Carney Sandoe & Associates (CSA) is proud to announce that Darlington School Athletic Director Mitch Jordan (’90) has been selected as a member of the faculty for the AD Training Camp (ADTC), a premier professional development event for new and aspiring athletic administrators nationwide. The next ADTC will take place…… read more »
ATLANTA FALCONS LOSE SUNDAY ROAD MATCH TO NEW YORK JETS
The Atlanta Falcons fell to the New York Jets by 27-24 on Sunday afternoon at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. The Falcons are now 4-8 for the 2025 regular season. They will return to their home field at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta as hosts to the Seattle Seahawks next Sunday; kick off is scheduled…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS EMERGE VICTORIOUS IN DOUBLE OVERTIME IN SUNDAY NIGHT OUTING AT PHILADELPHIA VERSUS 76ERS
The Atlanta Hawks beat the Philadelphia 76ers by a final score of 142-134 in double overtime on Sunday evening in Philadelphia, PA. Jalen Johnson scored a team-high 41 points and contributed 14 rebounds for the Hawks, who have won their last two straight games and are now 13-8 on the 2025-26 regular season. Nickeil Alexander-Walker…… read more »
HANDFUL OF AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS REMAIN IN THE HUNT FOR A STATE TITLE
A handful of area high school football teams are bound for the quarterfinal round of the 2025 GHSA state playoffs on Friday night. Here’s the schedule: Class A Division 1 Rabun County Wildcats @ Pepperell Dragons Class AA Burke County Bears @ Rockmart Yellow Jackets Class AAAA Cartersville Canes @ Kell Longhorns Class AAAAA Rome…… read more »