The December 6th run-off election in Georgia to determine a post on the US Senate is now on the books. According to results from the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office just before 1 am this morning, incumbent Raphael Warnock, a Democrat, won with 51.28 percent of the vote across the state. Challenger Herschel Walker, a…… read more »
Local News
CHIEF VANN HOUSE TO BRING IN THE HOLIDAYS WITH CANDLELIGHT TOURS ON DECEMBER 9TH AND 10TH
(Media release from the Chief Vann House Historic Site): Christmas is here, and with it, Candlelight Tours at the Chief Vann House on December 9th and 10th. See the historical house decked with boughs, bows, greenery, and decorations inspired by a 19th century Moravian Christmas celebration. Visitors attending the event will tour the lovingly decorated house…… read more »
ROME’S OFFICE OF DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCES LATE-NIGHT SHOPPING AND HOLIDAY FUN WITH ROME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
(Media release from the Rome, GA Office of Downtown Development): The Office of Downtown Development (DDA) is excited to bring late-night shopping and holiday fun to downtown during Rome for the Holidays! Every Thursday until Christmas over twenty retail shops will be staying open late until 8 p.m. Downtown is also offering fun holiday activities…… read more »
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY – COOSA VALLEY TO DEDICATE ITS 58TH HOME ON DECEMBER 18TH
Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley will host a dedication for its 58th home on Sunday, December 18th at 3 pm at 1400 Gordon Avenue in Rome, home of the Bowers family. Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP to Betsy or Taylor at (706) 378-0030 by December 15th. Attendees are asked to bring…… read more »
GNTC HOLDS BASIC LAW ENFORCEMENT CLASS GRADUATION
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Friends, family and the community gathered in the Conference Center at Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Gordon County Campus in Calhoun to honor 12 students graduating from Basic Law Enforcement Training Class (BLETC) #2022 on Monday, Dec. 5. The Basic Law Enforcement (BLE) program is designed to train and prepare graduates…… read more »
Local Sports
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 »
ATLANTA BRAVES’ MAX FRIED HONORED WITH MLB ALL-TEAM SELECTION
Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried has been recognized as an All-MLB Team selection. He was named to the Second Team. This marks the third straight year for Fried to receive All-MLB honors; he was voted to the First Team in 2020 and the Second Team in 2021.… read more »
FRED MCGRIFF HEADED TO BASEBALL HALL OF FAME
In news from the Atlanta Braves, former player Fred McGriff is bound for the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2023! “The Crime Dog” was unanimously elected to the Hall via the Contemporary Era ballot. He will be inducted over the summer in Cooperstown, NY.… read more »
ATLANTA FALCONS DROP SUNDAY OUTING TO PITTSBURGH STEELERS
The Atlanta Falcons lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers by a final score of 19-16 in NFL action at Mercedes Benz Stadium on Sunday. It was the second straight loss for Atlanta, whose record is now 5-8 on the ’22 season. The Falcons will be back in action on December 18th in New Orleans versus the…… read more »