(Media release from the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism): Visitors traveling U.S. Highway 27 in northwest Georgia will now see new signs indicating the route’s designation as Georgia Grown Trail 27. The trail, which was approved by legislation in 2021, stretches from the Tennessee line in Walker County through Catoosa, Chattooga, Floyd, Polk, Haralson, and…… read more »
Local News
ROME IS A HOT SPOT FOR FOLKS MOVING TO GEORGIA, ACCORDING TO MOVEBUDDHA’S GEORGIA MIGRATION REPORT
Rome is a hot spot for folks moving to Georgia. The city was recently listed at No. 1 among the ‘Top Five Cities to Move to in Georgia’ in moveBuddha’s 2021-2022 Georgia Migration Report. Craig McDaniel, member of the Rome City Commission and lifelong Roman, is not surprised by this designation. He attests that the…… read more »
CHRISTMAS BACK HOME CONCERTS SET FOR THIS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY AT ROME CITY AUDITORIUM
(From Atrium Health Floyd): Heyman Hospice Care is again the presenting sponsor of the Christmas Back Home concerts in Rome, scheduled for 7 p.m. Dec. 9 and Dec. 10 at the Rome City Auditorium. Admission is $20 for adults ($25 at the door) and $10 for children ages 6-12 ($15 at the door). Children 5…… read more »
GNTC TO HOLD FALL COMMENCEMENT ON DECEMBER 13TH
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): More than 300 students from Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) nine-county service area will exit the Dalton Convention Center on Tuesday, Dec. 13, armed with the education and technical training needed to kick-start their careers. The 2022 Fall Commencement Ceremony will begin at 6 pm at the Dalton…… read more »
AAA: DANGEROUS DRIVING BEHAVIORS ON THE RISE
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): A new AAA report reveals that unsafe driving behaviors increased from 2020 to 2021. The increase comes after three years of steady declines. According to the new study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, the rise in risky behaviors included speeding, red-light running, drowsy driving, and driving…… read more »
Local Sports
ATLANTA HAWKS DROP ROAD MATCH TO NEW YORK KNICKS
The Atlanta Hawks fell to the New York Knicks 113-89 on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Trae Young scored a team-high 19 points for the injury-plagued Hawks, who have lost their last two straight outings. Clint Capela added 13 points and 11 rebounds. Julius Randle notched a game-high 34 points…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES ACQUIRE JOE JIMENEZ FROM DETROIT TIGERS
The Atlanta Braves announced on Wednesday night that they have acquired pitcher Joe Jimenez, along with cash considerations, from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for minor leaguers Justin Henry-Malloy, an outfielder, and Jake Higginbotham, a pitcher.… read more »
CEDARTOWN HIGH SCHOOL’S FOOTBALL TEAM TO PLAY FOR A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP THIS FRIDAY
Cedartown High School’s football team will play for a state championship on Friday afternoon! The Bulldogs will go head to head with Benedictine in the GHSA’s Class AAAA state championship game at Georgia State University’s Parc Stadium in Atlanta. Kick off is scheduled for 3:30 pm.… read more »
GEORGIA TECH EDGES GEORGIA IN MEN’S BASKETBALL
Georgia Tech beat Georgia 79-77 in men’s basketball on Tuesday night at the McCamish Pavilion on the Georgia Tech campus in Atlanta. That marked the 100th win for GT head coach Josh Pastner. It was a back-and-forth affair with the Yellow Jackets on top at the end. Miles Kelly had a game-high 17 points in…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS FALL TO OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER AT STATE FARM ARENA
The Atlanta Hawks wrapped up a two-game homestand on Monday evening with a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder by a final score of 121-114 at State Farm Arena. Dejounte Murray scored a team-high 24 points for the Hawks, who saw their latest winning streak come to an end at two straight games. Trae Young…… read more »