If you plan to attend Wings Over North Georgia this October, it is a good idea to purchase tickets now. The 2025 air show is set for October 17th through 19th at the Russell Regional Airport in Rome. The U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels will be the headliner for that Saturday and Sunday, and there will…… read more »
Local News
GNTC TO HOST 2025 SPRING PLANT SALE APRIL 7-11
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: The 2025 Spring Plant Sale at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC), an annual tradition in Rome, will be held April 7-11. The sale will begin on Monday, April 7, at 8 a.m. and end at 4 p.m. The sale will continue Tuesday, April 8, through Friday, April 11,…… read more »
ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND TO HOST ANGIOSCREEN BUS
Media release from AdventHealth Redmond: AdventHealth Redmond is hosting the AngioScreen bus on Monday, March 31 from 8 am to 3 pm. The AngioScreen bus will be parked in front of the main entrance of AdventHealth Redmond. An AngioScreen is a noninvasive, 10-minute vascular screening designed to assess your risk of heart disease and stroke.…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE ROSE OVER THE PAST WEEK
The Georgia gas price average rose at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.94 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 5 cents more than a week ago, 5 cents less than a month ago, and 41 cents less than last year. It costs drivers an average of $44.10 to fill…… read more »
EARLY VOTING SET FOR APRIL 7-11 IN APRIL 15TH RUNOFF
Early voting in the April 15th runoff to fill a vacancy on Post 4 of the Floyd County Commission will be offered Monday, April 7th through Friday, April 11th from 8 am to 5 pm daily at the Floyd County Elections Office, located at 18 East 12th Street in Rome. Polls countywide will be open…… read more »
Local Sports
OPENING DAY IS RAPIDLY APPROACHING FOR THE ATLANTA BRAVES AND ROME EMPERORS
The Atlanta Braves wrapped up Spring Training on Tuesday with a loss to the Chicago Cubs by 4-2 out in Mesa, AZ. Up next – Opening Day! The Braves will open their 2025 regular season on Thursday afternoon in San Diego, CA versus the Padres. First pitch is slated for 4:10 pm. Listen to play-by-play…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS DROP TUESDAY NIGHT MATCH IN HOUSTON TO ROCKETS
The Atlanta Hawks fell to the Houston Rockets by 121-114 on Tuesday night in Houston, TX. Trae Young had 19 points and 12 assists for the Hawks, who saw their latest winning streak end at three straight games and are now 35-37 on the 2024-25 regular season. Dyson Daniels had 19 points and 10 assists.…… read more »
LISTEN TO SPRING TRAINING ACTION FROM THE ATLANTA BRAVES RADIO NETWORK ON WLAQ THIS WEEKEND!
The Atlanta Braves blanked the Philadelphia Phillies 7-0 in a Spring Training game among National League East rivals on Thursday in North Port, FL. Highlights included a two-run homer by Marcell Ozuna during Atlanta’s four-run fifth inning. The Braves will be in Port Charlotte today to take on the Tampa Bay Rays; first pitch is…… read more »
ROME EMPERORS’ SEASON OPENER SET FOR APRIL 4TH
The Rome Emperors are drawing nearer to their regular season. Opening Day is set for Friday, April 4th at AdventHealth Stadium versus the Winston Salem Dash. Gavin Booker, play-by-play announcer for the Rome Emperors on MiLB.tv, says that fans will enjoy a loaded promotional schedule for this year. Players will enjoy a new surface on…… read more »
DARLINGTON SOCCER ACADEMY TO PARTNER WITH SOUTHERN SOCCER ACADEMY SWARM FC AND COMPETE IN MLS NEXT
Media release from Darlington School: Darlington School and the Darlington School Soccer Academy are excited to announce a strategic partnership with Southern Soccer Academy Swarm FC that will provide access to top-tier developmental pathways for our student-athletes. Beginning in the fall of 2025, Darlington School Soccer Academy will become the Southern Soccer Swarm Residential Academy…… read more »