LOCAL NEWS
Georgia Department of Labor: State's Labor Force and Employment Hit Record Highs in February
Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor: The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced today that in February Georgia's labor force and employment rose to all-time highs of 5.45 million and 5.25 million, respectively. The February unemployment rate was 3.6%, which is 0.8 percentage point lower than the na...
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Cave Spring Slate of Events to Include Porches and Pastries on April 18th and BaconFest on May 2nd
The people of Cave Spring, GA are looking forward to special events in the days ahead. The Cave Spring Downtown Development Authority will host Porches and Pastries this Saturday, April 18th at 6 pm, according to board member Curtis Burch. Tickets are $25 each. Only 100 tickets are available. Participants will enjoy a ...
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Dr. Eric L. Holland Honored with GSSA Marvin E. Lewis Sr. Trailblazer Award
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Breaking barriers. Building systems. Changing lives. Those are not just phrases. They define the leadership of Rome City Schools Superintendent Dr. Eric L. Holland. On Wednesday in Savannah, the Georgia School Superintendents Association recognized Dr. Holland with the prestigi...
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Georgia Lottery: Woodstock Store Sells $2.5 Million Scratch-Off Ticket
Media release from the Georgia Lottery Corporation: Georgia Lottery officials this week delivered an oversized promotional check to a lucky store where a $2.5 million scratch-off ticket was sold. The $2,500,000 Cash Multiplier ticket was sold at West Mart, 3411 Hickory Flat Highway in Woodstock. Included are photos of ...
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University System of Georgia Sets Tuition for 2026-2027 Academic Year
Media release from the University System of Georgia: The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) voted Tuesday to approve tuition rates for the 2026-27 academic year at USG's 25 public colleges and universities. Tuition for in-state undergraduate students will increase by 1%, while tuition for out-of...
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LOCAL SPORTS
NL East Leading Atlanta Braves Finish Homestand with Victory over Miami Marlins
The Atlanta Braves wrapped up a six-game homestand on Wednesday night with a 6-3 win over the Miami Marlins in the finale of a three-game National League East set at Truist Park. Atlanta took the series by 2-1 and went 4-2 during their homestand. Ozzie Albies got the home team on the board with a solo home run during t...
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Rome Emperors Lose Education Day Game Versus Jersey Shore BlueClaws, Strider in Town for Rehab Stint Tonight
The Rome Emperors lost an early Education Day game to the Jersey Shore BlueClaws by a final score of 7-5 on Wednesday at AdventHealth Stadium. It allowed the BlueClaws to take a 2-0 lead in the six-game series between the teams. Game three is set for tonight at 6:45 pm. Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider will be in...
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Atlanta Braves Even NL East Set with Tuesday Night Win over Miami Marlins
The Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins by 6-5 on Tuesday night in the middle outing of a three-game National League East set at Truist Park. That evened the series at a game each. Dominic Smith contributed four RBIs to include a three-run double that put the Braves ahead in the bottom of the eighth inning. Robert Su...
Apr 15, 2026
Rome Emperors Drop Homestand Opener to Jersey Shore BlueClaws, Strider to Make Rehab Appearance in Rome on Thursday
The Rome Emperors lost to the Jersey Shore BlueClaws by 12-1 on Tuesday night in the first meeting of a six-game series at AdventHealth Stadium. The teams will meet in an early Education Day game today at 11 am. Rome's current homestand continues through this Sunday. Purchase tickets and get more information at www.goe...
Apr 15, 2026
Atlanta Braves Drop NL East Opener to Miami Marlins
The Atlanta Braves lost to the Miami Marlins by 10-4 on Monday evening in the first meeting of a three-game National League East set at Truist Park. The Marlins opened the scoring with three runs in the top of the fourth. The Braves scored three to tie it up in the bottom of that inning on RBI singles by Austin Riley a...
Apr 14, 2026




