Summer ’24 has been a time of preparation for Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful. Hannah Bagley, Director, says that several clean-up and beautification events are currently being planned for the community. She invites the public to join these efforts. Interested parties may get additional information by calling (706) 236-4456, visiting www.keepromefloydbeautiful.org, or reaching out to the organization…… read more »
Local News
BEN CARPENTER NAMED COO FOR ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND
(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): AdventHealth Redmond announces Ben Carpenter as the new Chief Operating Officer. Carpenter is a health care executive with more than 15 years of experience in strategic planning, financial growth, hospital operations, service line development and physician care pathways. Carpenter previously worked for Kettering Health in Dayton, Ohio. There, he served…… read more »
STATE REPRESENTATIVE KATIE DEMPSEY OF ROME ATTENDS NCSL’S 2024 HEALTH POLICY SEMINAR IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
(Media release from the Georgia House of Representatives): State Representative Katie Dempsey (R-Rome), chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Human Resources, recently attended the National Conference of State Legislature’s (NCSL) 2024 Health Policy Seminar in Washington, D.C. Rep. Dempsey was nominated by House leadership to attend this seminar, which is designed for state legislators…… read more »
GNTC HOLDS BASIC POST CERTIFICATION 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 on July 22 to honor 12 students graduating from Basic POST Certification Class #BPC1-2024-07. The Basic POST Certification (BPC) program is designed to train and prepare graduates for employment as…… read more »
GEORGIA’S PRE-K PROGRAM PREPARES FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning): School bells are ringing for the state’s youngest learners as Georgia’s Pre-K Program begins its 32nd year. The first day of Georgia’s Pre-K Program will vary based on school system and child care provider. It starts as early as July 26 in Chattooga County and…… read more »
Local Sports
ATLANTA BRAVES OPEN NL EAST SET IN NEW YORK WITH EXTRA INNING LOSS TO METS, DIVISION BATTLE CONTINUES THROUGH THE WEEKEND
The Atlanta Braves opened up a seven-game road trip with a loss to the New York Mets by a final score of 3-2 in 10 innings on Thursday night in the first meeting of a four-game National League East set at New York. That was the fifth consecutive loss for Atlanta. Orlando Arcia had an…… read more »
ROME EMPERORS SNAP LOSING SKID WITH THURSDAY NIGHT VICTORY IN BROOKLYN, NY OVER CYCLONES, TEAMS’ SERIES CONTINUES THROUGH THE WEEKEND
The Rome Emperors snapped a three-game losing streak with a 5-2 win over the Brooklyn Cyclones on Thursday evening in the third outing of a six-game set in Brooklyn, NY. Brooklyn leads the series 2-1. Game four is scheduled for tonight at 7 pm. The Emperors will continue their series up in Brooklyn through this…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES DROP GAME ONE OF WEDNESDAY TWIN BILL TO CINCINNATI REDS, GAME TWO POSTPONED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
The Atlanta Braves were scheduled to play a split double header against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday to wrap up a three-game series and make up a game that was rained out on Tuesday night. The Reds won the first outing of the day by a final score of 9-4. The nightcap was postponed due…… read more »
ROME EMPERORS FALL IN EXTRAS TO BROOKLYN CYCLONES IN WEDNESDAY OUTING AT BROOKLYN, NY
The Rome Emperors lost to the Brooklyn Cyclones by 2-1 in 10 innings on Wednesday afternoon in the second match of a six-game set at Brooklyn, NY, marking the third consecutive loss for Rome. The teams will meet again this evening at 7 pm. The Emperors’ series at Brooklyn will continue through Sunday. They will…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES VS. CINCINNATI REDS RAINED OUT TUESDAY NIGHT, TWIN BILL SET FOR WEDNESDAY
The Atlanta Braves game versus the Cincinnati Reds that had been scheduled for Tuesday night has been postponed due to rain. It will be made up as part of a split double header today at Truist Park. Listen to play-by-play coverage from the Atlanta Braves Radio Network on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM. First pitch of…… read more »