Open Door Home seeks assistance from the public to make Christmas merry for the kids that it serves. Tracie Ball, Executive Director, encourages community members to purchase items from ODH kids’ Amazon wishlists. Those who do not have an Amazon account may make a donation by mail or in person at 5 Leon Street in…… read more »
Local News
MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS ROME 2025 SET FOR DECEMBER 13TH
Media release from MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS: MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS is now celebrating its 52nd Year (1974-2025), and its third annual performance in Rome, GA will be at 1:00 pm on December 13th at the Patio of Courtyard Marriott Rome on the Riverwalk as part of the “Courtyard Holiday Celebration”. MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS concerts are presented annually in over…… read more »
GA DNR: GIFTING IDEAS NEEDED? GIVE THEM A LICENSE!
Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources: ‘Tis the season for looking endlessly for the perfect gift. This year, make it easy and give the outdoor enthusiast in your life a hunting or fishing (or combo) license to help them enjoy the wild places they love, encourages the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’…… read more »
TROLLEY TOURS AND CARRIAGE RIDES ON TAP FOR THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
The Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism invites community members to Trolley Tours planned for this holiday season. Lindale Christmas Trolley Tours are scheduled for the evening of Tuesday, December 9th, beginning at 6 pm. Kristi Kent, Director of Communications for the tourism office, says that they will raise funds for Restoration Lindale, Inc. and will…… read more »
FLOYD EMA: FLOYD SPRINGS ROAD CLOSURE STARTS MONDAY
Announcement from Floyd County Emergency Management: Floyd Springs Road will be closed Monday for construction. Detours have been set to move traffic around the closure, which will likely be in place for a week. Floyd County Public Works announced this week that Floyd Springs Road will close at #2801 on December 8, 2025 at 8…… read more »
Local Sports
ATLANTA HAWKS OPEN HOMESTAND WITH LOSS TO LA CLIPPERS
The Atlanta Hawks opened a two-game homestand on Wednesday night with a loss to the LA Clippers by 115-92 at State Farm Arena. Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored a team-high 21 points for the Hawks, who have lost their last two straight games and are now 13-10 for the 2025-2026 regular season. James Harden notched a game-high…… read more »
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 »