The Northwest Georgia Charter Academy will begin its first-ever school year on Monday, August 3rd. Judy Taylor, Governing Board Member, says that the first two weeks will be filled with team-building activities. Dr. Dawn Williams, Superintendent/Principal, believes that the school will be a be a great part of this comm...

As a new school year begins, the Rome Police Department aims to refresh the public's memory about an important Georgia traffic law pertaining to school buses. According to an announcement on the RPD Facebook page - When a school bus has its flashing red lights activated and the stop arm is extended, drivers must stop o...

The 2026-2027 school year is about to begin for students in Rome and Floyd County. Floyd County Sheriff Dave Roberson urges everyone to patient in traffic and in school lines. He says that law enforcement will be present to ensure a smooth start to this new school year. Sheriff Roberson encourages kids to put safety fi...

Media release from Floyd County, GA: The Floyd County Commission approved several investments in public safety, county infrastructure, recreational opportunities, and essential government services during its meeting on Tuesday, July 28. Commissioners approved the acceptance of a $150,000 High Intensity Drug Trafficking...

Media release from Georgia 4-H: Georgia 4-H celebrated excellence during the 83rd Annual 4-H State Congress as top 4-H'ers from across the state gathered in Atlanta to compete, lead, and be recognized for their outstanding achievements. This year, Floyd County 4-H was proudly represented by two exceptional senior 4-H m...

The Atlanta Braves opened a seven-game homestand with a 5-4 victory over the Washington Nationals on Thursday evening in the first meeting of a four-game National League East set at Truist Park. The Nationals took an early lead with a couple of solo home runs by Daylen Lile and a solo shot from Luis Garcia Jr. Ronald A...

The Rome Emperors beat the Hub City Spartanburgers by 11-8 on Thursday evening in the third outing of a six-game set in Spartanburg, SC. It allowed the Emperors to take a 3-0 lead in the series and extend their latest winning streak to four in a row. Highlights included a two-run homer by Dixon Williams during the top ...

The Atlanta Braves finished a six-game road trip with the split of a day-night doubleheader up in New York versus the Mets on Wednesday. The Mets took the opener by 3-2, and the Braves won the nightcap by 1-0. Matt Olson led the charge offensively for the Braves. He hit a two-run homer that resulted in a 2-2 tie in the...

The Rome Emperors picked up a 12-1 win over the Hub City Spartanburgers on Wednesday night in the second meeting of a six-game set in Spartanburg, SC. Eric Hartman clubbed two-run homers during the first and ninth innings for the Emperors, who took a 2-0 lead in the series. Rome and Hub City will meet again this evenin...

The Atlanta Braves game scheduled for Tuesday versus the New York Mets was postponed due to heavy rain in New York's forecast. It will be made up in a day-night doubleheader today. Listen to play-by-play coverage from the Atlanta Braves Radio Network on WLAQ 1410 AM or 96.9 FM. First pitch of the first game is set for ...