Hopefully members of the Georgia General Assembly have had a chance to catch up on sleep since the end of their 2026 session last week. Lawmakers concluded their work at the State Capital in Atlanta in the wee hours of Friday, April 3rd, according to State Representative Katie Dempsey of Rome. She adds that the Georgia...

Media release from AdventHealth Redmond: AdventHealth Redmond EMS is pleased to announce the launch of a new paramedic training program on April 8, expanding opportunities for local caregivers while enhancing emergency medical care for the communities of Northwest Georgia. AdventHealth Redmond EMS has enrolled its firs...

Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: The Foundation at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) awarded $48,350 in grants and scholarships for spring semester 2026. Grant and scholarship awards ranged between $100 and $5,000 to assist in paying for spring semester at GNTC. Sixty grants and sc...

Media release from the Rome Symphony Orchestra: The Rome Symphony Orchestra (RSO) will engage the community in an evening of bold and dramatic symphonic storytelling with its presentation of "Schubert Symphony No. 4" at the Rome City Auditorium on Saturday, April 18, at 7 p.m. Completed in 1816, when Franz Sc...

Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources: Wildlife belongs in the wild. Don't remove wildlife from its natural habitat! Before you pick up or attempt to assist any wildlife, no matter its age or condition, remember that it is best to leave all wildlife, including young birds, bunnies, or fawns wh...

The Atlanta Braves had a scheduled off-day on Thursday and will be back at Truist Park this evening to begin a six-game homestand with the first of three games versus the Cleveland Guardians. Bryce Elder will serve as the starting pitcher for Atlanta in the series opener, while Slade Cecconi will head to the mound for ...

The Rome Emperors lost to the Bowling Green Hot Rods by a final score of 10-5 on Thursday evening in the third meeting of a six-game set at Bowling Green, KY. That allowed the Hot Rods to take a 2-1 lead in that series. The teams will meet again this evening at 7:35 pm. The Emperors' series up in Bowling Green will con...

The Atlanta Braves finished their first road trip of the 2026 regular season with an 8-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday in the finale of a three-game set in Anaheim, CA. The Braves took that series by 2-1 and went 4-3 during their road trip. Highlights included a tie-breaking, two-run homer by Matt Ol...

The Rome Emperors lost to the Bowling Green Hot Rods by a final score of 6-5 on Wednesday night in the second meeting of a six-game set in Bowling Green, KY. That series is now tied at a game each. Game three is on tap for tonight at 7:35 pm. The Emperors' road trip to Bowling Green will continue through this Sunday. T...

The Atlanta Hawks were defeated by the Cleveland Cavaliers by 122-116 on Wednesday night in Cleveland, OH. Those teams will meet again this Friday in Atlanta. Tip off is slated for 7 pm.