Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor: The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.6% in March, unchanged over the previous month. A year ago, the rate was 3.2%. “In March, Georgians from every corner of the state stepped up, joining the workforce and filling critical jobs…… read more »
Local News
STATE LAWMAKERS AWAIT THE FATE OF LEGISLATION PASSED DURING THE 2025 SESSION
State Representative Katie Dempsey of Rome was relieved to return home upon the conclusion of the Georgia General Assembly’s 2025 session earlier this month. April 4th was Sine Die – or the end of the session. Dempsey, who represents the 13th District in the Georgia House of Representatives, says that Governor Brian Kemp now has…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP ANNOUNCES NEW DDS COMMISSIONER
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: Governor Brian P. Kemp on Wednesday announced that the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) Board of Directors has approved Angelique McClendon as the Commissioner of DDS, effective May 1. McClendon has been serving the department as General Counsel and Assistant Deputy Commissioner of Legal and…… read more »
ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND SPORTS MED AND REHAB HOSTS KICKBALL EVENT FOR PARKINSON’S AWARENESS MONTH
Media release from AdventHealth Redmond: AdventHealth Redmond Sports Med and Rehab hosted a special kickball event in honor of Parkinson’s Awareness Month. The “Kicking Back Against Parkinson’s” event celebrates the progress of our patients with Parkinson’s disease and raises awareness about this potentially life-altering condition. “It’s so much fun to be able to give a…… read more »
ROME LITTLE THEATRE’S PRODUCTION OF ‘MYSTIC PIZZA’ OPENS MAY 2ND
Media release from the Rome Little Theatre: Rome Little Theatre’s production of Mystic Pizza will run May 2-11, 2025 at the DeSoto Theatre. Mystic Pizza, the beloved 1988 MGM rom-com, takes the stage as a dazzling new musical at Rome Little Theatre this spring! From May 2 to May 11, 2025, audiences will be transported to a…… read more »
Local Sports
ATLANTA BRAVES FINISH HOMESTAND WITH WEDNESDAY WIN OVER ST. LOUIS CARDINALS, ROME EMPERORS EXTEND LATEST WINNING STREAK TO FIVE IN A ROW
The Atlanta Braves finished a six-game homestand on Wednesday afternoon with a 4-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in the last outing of a three-game set at Truist Park. The Braves took the series by 2-1 and went 5-1 during the homestand. Nolan Arenado put the Cardinals on the board first with an RBI…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES’ FIRST WINNING STREAK OF THE ’25 REGULAR SEASON ENDS WITH TUESDAY NIGHT LOSS TO ST. LOUIS, ROME EMPERORS OPEN ROAD TRIP WITH WIN IN WINSTON-SALEM, NC
The Atlanta Braves fell to the St. Louis Cardinals by 10-4 on Tuesday night in the second meeting of a three-game set at Truist Park. It brought Atlanta’s first winning streak of the year to an end at four straight and marked the end of a five-game losing streak for St. Louis. Lars Nootbar had…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES STRETCH FIRST WINNING STREAK OF THE ’25 SEASON TO FOUR IN A ROW WITH MONDAY NIGHT WIN OVER ST. LOUIS CARDINALS, ROME EMPERORS ON THE ROAD AGAIN
The Atlanta Braves defeated the St. Louis Cardinals by 7-6 on Monday night in the first outing of a three-game series at Truist Park. It allowed the Braves to stretch their first winning streak of the 2025 regular season to four straight. St. Louis struck first with a couple of runs during the top of…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES NOTCH FIRST SERIES SWEEP OF THE SEASON, ROME EMPERORS FINISH HOMESTAND WITH SUNDAY VICTORY OVER ASHEVILLE TOURISTS
The Atlanta Braves beat the Minnesota Twins by 6-2 on Sunday afternoon in the finale of a three-game weekend set at Truist Park. It allowed the Braves to secure their first series sweep of the 2025 regular season. Matt Olson got Atlanta on the board with a two-run homer in the bottom of the first…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES BACK HOME THIS WEEKEND – LISTEN ON WLAQ, ROME EMPERORS’ FIRST HOMESTAND OF THE YEAR CONTINUES THROUGH THE WEEKEND
The Atlanta Braves had a scheduled night off Thursday and will be back on their home field tonight to open a three-game set with the Minnesota Twins. Bryce Elder will be the starting pitcher for Atlanta. Chris Paddack will head to the mound for Minnesota. First pitch is slated for 7:15 pm at Truist Park.…… read more »