Hospitality House for Women, Inc. is spearheading the local observation of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October. Most people have either experienced domestic violence or know someone that has, according to Krystal Raines, Executive Director. Help is available 24/7 to those who need it at (706) 235-4673. Local DVAM activities will include the annual Walk…… read more »
Local News
COOSA VALLEY FAIR CONTINUES THROUGH SATURDAY
The 76th annual Coosa Valley Fair opened Tuesday and will continue through this Saturday at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds, located at 1400 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Rome. Bryan Shealy, CVF Manager, encourages fairgoers to check out the exhibits in the Village Building and the Community Building. The theme for Coosa Valley Fair 2025…… read more »
CHIAHA ARTS GUILD MARKS 60 YEARS WITH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Media release from the Chiaha Arts Guild: The Chiaha Arts Guild will celebrate its 60th anniversary with a free public event on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Rome Area History Center, 305 Broad Street. The celebration will honor six decades of Chiaha Harvest Fair while introducing the organization’s…… read more »
ROME HIGH STUDENTS OUTPERFORM STATE, NATIONAL AVERAGES ON SAT
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Rome High School students again outperformed public school students in Georgia and across the nation on the SAT, according to a release from the Georgia Department of Education. Rome High School students in the class of 2025 scored an overall mean score of 1054, which is 25 points…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS SURPASS STATE AND NATIONAL SAT AVERAGES FOR A SIXTH STRAIGHT YEAR
Media release from Floyd County, GA Schools: Floyd County Schools’ (FCS) Class of 2025 once again outperformed both state and national peers on the SAT, marking the sixth consecutive year of achievement, according to results released today by the Georgia Department of Education and College Board. The Class of 2025 posted an average total score…… read more »
Local Sports
LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS ENTER WEEK EIGHT OF THE 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Week eight of the 2025 regular season has arrived for area high school football teams. WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM provide coverage of Darlington football this year. The Tigers are off this week. In the match-ups on tap for week eight: Unity Lions @ Young Americans Christian Eagles Armuchee Indians @ Coosa Eagles Haralson…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD SPORTS HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES HALL OF FAME GOLF TOURNAMENT AND 2026 HALL OF FAME CLASS
Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation: The Rome-Floyd Sports Hall of Fame is hosting its annual Willard Nixon Golf Tournament on Friday, October 24 at Stonebridge Golf Course in Rome. It is a 4-man scramble with a shotgun start at 9:00 a.m. Proceeds from the golf tournament will go to benefit local area high…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES WRAP UP 2025 SEASON WITH WIN AT HOME OVER PITTSBURGH PIRATES
The Atlanta Braves concluded their 2025 season on Sunday afternoon with a 4-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates at Truist Park. Highlights included a two-run homer from Ronald Acuna Jr. in the bottom of the first inning. Charlie Morton made what will likely be his final major league appearance as the starting pitcher for Atlanta.…… read more »
ATLANTA FALCONS PICK UP SUNDAY WIN AT HOME OVER WASHINGTON COMMANDERS
The Atlanta Falcons picked up a 34-27 victory on their home field over the Washington Commanders on Sunday afternoon at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Falcons improved to 2-2 on the 2025 regular season. They have a bye next week and will return to action on the evening of Monday, October 13th at 7:15 pm versus the…… read more »
GEORGIA ELITE CLASSIC SHOWCASE RETURNS TO ROME’S BARRON STADIUM DECEMBER 27-28, 2025
Media release from the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism: The Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism and Rome Sports are proud to welcome the Georgia Elite Classic Showcase back to Barron Stadium on Saturday, December 27, and Sunday, December 28, 2025. This exciting annual event will feature both tackle and flag football games, offering fans the…… read more »