(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.4 percent in February, down two-tenths of a percent over the month. A year ago, the rate was 3.3 percent. “Pro-growth policies that foster innovation and drive success are why Georgia remains the No.…… read more »
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STATE REP MATT BARTON OF CALHOUN TOUTS PROPERTY TAX GRANT RELIEF PROGRAM
(Media release from the Georgia House of Representatives Press Office): State Representative Matt Barton (R-Calhoun) touts the Property Tax Relief Grant program funding included in House Bill 18, the Amended Fiscal Year 2023 (AFY 2023) budget. Proposed by Governor Brian Kemp, this program will provide every eligible Georgia homeowner a chance to receive an $18,000…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WIN AT 2022-23 STATE LITERARY COMPETITION
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA): 15 Floyd County high school students strongly represented their schools and district at the Georgia High School Association’s 2022-2023 A Division I and AA State Literary Championships this past Saturday. In their respective classifications, 11 of the region winners placed at the state level! Congratulations to the teams…… read more »
EXCHANGE CLUB CAR SHOW SET FOR APRIL 15TH AT THE COOSA VALLEY FAIRGROUNDS TO BENEFIT FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
(Media release from the Exchange Club of Rome, GA): The Exchange Club of Rome will hold a car show on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds, from 10 am – 2 pm. Proceeds will benefit the Exchange Club Family Resource Center. The show will feature all kinds of street cars, trucks, motorcycles,…… read more »
SUMMERVILLE TO HOST SPRING MARKET ON SATURDAY, APRIL 1ST AT DOWDY PARK
(Media release from Summerville Main Street): Summerville Main Street is proud to host the 7th Annual Spring Market in Summerville’s J.R. “Dick” Dowdy Park on Saturday, April 1. Market hours are 10:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m. with over 62 vendors on sight. Admission to this event is free. The 2023 Spring Market will offer a wide…… read more »
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MLB’S OPENING DAY HAS ARRIVED! CATCH ALL THE ACTION OF THE ATLANTA BRAVES’ SEASON OPENER AT DC ON WLAQ
It is Opening Day for Major League Baseball! The Atlanta Braves will open up their 2023 regular season in Washington DC with a National League East outing against the Nationals this afternoon. Max Fried will serve as the starting pitcher for Atlanta, and Patrick Corbin will be on the mound for DC. The first pitch…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES WRAP UP SPRING TRAINING WITH WIN OVER BOSTON RED SOX, REGULAR SEASON OPENER IS JUST ONE DAY AWAY!
The Atlanta Braves concluded Spring Training with a victory over the Boston Red Sox by 7-5 on Tuesday afternoon in Fort Myers, Florida. Michael Harris II drove in three of the Braves’ runs. Orlando Arcia clubbed a solo home run during the top of the fourth inning. Charlie Morton was the winning pitcher, while Trey…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS WRAP UP HOMESTAND WITH VICTORY OVER CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
The Atlanta Hawks wrapped up a three-game homestand with a 120-118 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday evening at State Farm Arena. That allowed the Hawks to take the three-game season series between those teams by 2-1. Dejounte Murray led the charge for Atlanta with 29 points. Donovan Mitchell led all players in scoring…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES NEAR CONCLUSION OF ’23 SPRING TRAINING, REGULAR SEASON OPENER JUST TWO DAYS AWAY
The Atlanta Braves picked up a victory in their last Spring Training game at CoolToday Park for 2023 by a final score of 6-1 over the Boston Red Sox on Monday afternoon in North Port, Florida. The Braves leaned on the long ball to get the job done. Eddie Rosario got the team on the…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES PICK UP TRIO OF GRAPEFRUIT LEAGUE WINS OVER THE WEEKEND; OPENING DAY OF THE 2023 REGULAR SEASON IS JUST THREE DAYS AWAY!
The Atlanta Braves picked up a trio of wins in Spring Training action during the weekend. They were the victors in a pair of split squad games versus the Minnesota Twins by identical scores of 9-4 in North Port, FL and Fort Myers, FL on Saturday afternoon. They beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-1 on Sunday…… read more »