Summer heat can be deadly. The Rome-Floyd Fire Department is urging the public to do its part to prevent hot car deaths. Linda Patty, Life and Fire Safety Educator, says that sometimes someone gets locked in a hot car on accident, and no tragedy occurs.... However, sometimes a tragedy does occur. It does not take long ...

Media release from AdventHealth Georgia: AdventHealth is pleased to welcome Weston King, MD, to AdventHealth Medical Group Primary Care & Urgent Care at Summerville. Dr. King joins the care team, expanding access to comprehensive primary care services for adults throughout Chattooga County and the surrounding commu...

Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group: ATLANTA (July 21, 2026) - With more than 1.7 million children returning to classrooms across Georgia, AAA is calling on drivers to stay alert and exercise extra caution in neighborhoods and school zones. During the critical hours before and after school, all drivers are urg...

Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group: ATLANTA (July 20, 2026) Georgia drivers are paying more at the pump this week as rising crude oil prices, fueled by ongoing geopolitical tensions, continue to push gas prices higher. AAA encourages divers to compare prices, take advantage of fuel rewards programs, and plan ...

Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation: Before the summer season ends, local dogs will have a new chance to make a splash at the Northside Swim Center Puppy Plunge on Monday, September 7. The special event invites dog owners and their four-legged companions to enjoy an evening of swimming, music, and dog-fr...

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...

The Rome Emperors had a scheduled off-day on Monday and will resume their current nine-game homestand this evening with the first of six outings versus the Frederick Keys. First pitch is slated for 6:45 pm at AdventHealth Stadium. The Emperors' series with the Keys will continue through Sunday. Purchase tickets to upco...

The Atlanta Braves defeated the Texas Rangers by 8-5 on Sunday in the last outing of a three-game set at Truist Park. It allowed Atlanta to take the series by 2-1. Drake Baldwin went 5-for-5 and contributed a pair of home runs to include a solo shot during the bottom of the third inning and another in the eighth. Austi...

The Rome Emperors lost to the Asheville Tourists by a final score of 6-3 on Sunday afternoon in the finale of a three-game set at AdventHealth Stadium. The Tourists took the weekend series by 2-1. Eric Hartman got the home team on the board with a three-run homer during the bottom of the seventh inning. The Emperors ha...

Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation: Give your child the chance to get moving, build confidence, and make lifelong memories with Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation's exciting lineup of fall sports! Whether it's tackle football, flag football, cheerleading, volleyball, baseball, softball, or t-ball, there is...