Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor: The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that the one-county Rome Metropolitan Statistical Area recorded an unemployment rate of 3.6% in June, up six-tenths of a percentage point over the month. A year ago, the rate was 3.7%. "June brings the tempo...

The Northwest Georgia Regional Cancer Coalition encourages community members to attend the 24th annual Health Initiative for Men and Women, set for Saturday, August 15th. It will be held from 8 am until 12 pm at the Floyd County Health Department, 16 East 12th Street in Rome. Erin Hernandez, President and CEO, says tha...

Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: ATLANTA - On Wednesday, First Lady Marty Kemp and GBI Director Chris Hosey released a public service announcement highlighting the See Something, Send Something app available for download on Apple and Android devices. The State of Georgia is considered a major desti...

The Rome-Floyd Chamber is looking forward to a full slate of events for the Fall of 2026. Pam Powers-Smith, President and CEO, says that Chamber's busiest times of the year are typically Spring and Fall, though it works hard to serve members all year long. The activities in the months ahead will include the State of Ci...

Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: The Rome City Schools Board of Education approved a series of policy updates on Tuesday evening during its July meeting at the College and Career Academy at Rome High School. The board also heard an overview of the district's accomplishments during the 2025-26 school year and p...

The Atlanta Braves beat the San Diego Padres by 7-6 on Wednesday night in the third outing of a four game National League set at Truist Park. The Braves took an early 1-0 lead on a grounder from Michael Harris II that sent Drake Baldwin to home plate during the bottom of the first inning. They held that lead until Jack...

The Rome Emperors lost to the Frederick Keys by 13-8 on Wednesday night in the second meeting of a six-game set at AdventHealth Stadium. The Keys grabbed an early lead with seven runs in the top of the first inning and never looked back. They now lead the series by 2-0. Tate Southisene had a three-run homer during the ...

The Atlanta Braves were defeated by the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night by a final score of 8-3 in the second meeting of a four-game National League set at Truist Park. That evened the series at a game each. One highlight for the Braves was a two-run triple by Jim Jarvis in the bottom of the second inning. He went 2-...

The Rome Emperors lost to the Frederick Keys by 10-2 on Tuesday night in the opener of a six-game set at AdventHealth Stadium. The teams will meet again this evening at 6:45 pm. The Emperors' current homestand continues through this Sunday. Fans may purchase tickets to upcoming games and get more information on the tea...

The Atlanta Braves beat the San Diego Padres by 3-2 on Monday night in the opener of a four-game National League set at Truist Park. The Padres opened the scoring with a solo home run by Manny Machado in the top of the fourth inning. Michael Harris II hit a game-tying homer for the Braves in the bottom of the fifth. Jo...