It is time to stock up on farm-fresh produce, baked goods, and more as the Ridge Ferry Farmer’s Market returns for another year. The market will be open each Wednesday and Saturday beginning at 7 am from June 3rd through September 30th. Due to the city’s construction plans for the Farmer’s Market Pavilion at Ridge…… read more »
Local News
ROME LITTLE THEATRE’S PENGUIN PROJECT PRODUCTION OF ‘ANNIE, JR’ SET FOR JUNE 8TH – 11TH AT ROME CITY AUDITORIUM
(Media release from Rome Little Theatre): Rome Little Theatre’s Penguin Project production of “Annie, Jr” will run June 8-11, 2023 at the Rome City Auditorium. Annie, Jr is based on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, with book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and…… read more »
FIRST ANNUAL TASTE OF ROME RAISES FUNDS FOR ELEVATION HOUSE
(Media release from Elevation House): As Mental Health Awareness Month has ended, local nonprofit and mental health clubhouse, Elevation House, celebrates a successful inaugural event with Taste of Rome 2023. On May 16, Taste of Rome welcomed nearly 400 guests to the Courtyard by Marriott Rome Riverwalk for an evening that (along with the coinciding Annual…… read more »
THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY’S SUMMER SILENT AUCTION CONTINUES THROUGH JUNE 17TH
(Announcement from the Friends of the Library): The Friends of the Library is offering the Rome community five exciting showcases in our Summer Silent Auction. All the showcases are highlighting books for children and the “young at heart”. The auction will close on Saturday, June 17 at 4pm. No bids will be accepted after this…… read more »
IRS TO HOST NATIONWIDE TAX FORUM IN ATLANTA IN JULY
(Media release from the Internal Revenue Service’s Media Relations Office): The Internal Revenue Service just released the seminar lineup for the 2023 IRS Nationwide Tax Forums, providing tax professionals with multiple opportunities to learn more about changes to tax law and IRS transformation efforts. During three-day sessions in five cities, including downtown Atlanta, the tax forums will cover…… read more »
Local Sports
ATLANTA BRAVES CONTINUE ROAD TRIP OUT WEST WITH WEEKEND SET VERSUS ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS
The Atlanta Braves had a scheduled off-day on Thursday and will continue their current six-game road trip this weekend with three outings in Phoenix, Arizona versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Charlie Morton will serve as the starting pitcher for Atlanta in the series opener, while Merrill Kelly will head to the mound for Arizona. First pitch…… read more »
ROME BRAVES DROP SECOND STRAIGHT IN BOWLING GREEN, KY TO HOT RODS, TEAMS’ SERIES CONTINUES THIS WEEKEND
The Rome Braves lost to the Bowling Green Hot Rods by a final score of 3-0 on Thursday night in game three of a six-game set up in Bowling Green, KY. That marked the second consecutive loss for the Braves to the Hot Rods, who have taken a 2-1 lead in the series. Game four…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES EMERGE VICTORIOUS IN SERIES FINALE AT OAKLAND, CA VERSUS ATHLETICS
The Atlanta Braves beat the Oakland Athletics 4-2 on Wednesday afternoon in the finale of a three-game set in Oakland, California. That allowed Atlanta to avoid being swept in the series. Ozzie Albies got the Braves on the board with a two-run homer in the top of the fifth inning. Orlando Arcia also reached home…… read more »
ROME BRAVES DROP WEDNESDAY NIGHT OUTING IN KENTUCKY TO BOWLING GREEN HOT RODS
The Rome Braves fell to the Bowling Green Hot Rods by 2-0 on Wednesday evening in the second meeting of a six-game set in Bowling, Green KY. That series is now tied at 1-1. The teams will meet again tonight. The first pitch is set for 7:35 pm. Rome’s series in Bowling Green continues through…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES DROP SECOND STRAIGHT IN OAKLAND, CA TO ATHLETICS
The Atlanta Braves lost to the Oakland Athletics by 2-1 on Tuesday night in the middle outing of a three-game series in Oakland, California. That marked the Braves’ second straight loss to the A’s. The Braves scored first on home run by Kevin Pillar to lead off the top of the third inning. But the…… read more »