The Rome Braves were off Monday and will continue their current 12-game homestand this evening with the first meeting of a six-game series versus the Asheville Tourists. The first pitch is set for 6 pm. Fans may purchase tickets and get more information at www.romebraves.com. Rome opened up this series by taking four games out…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2023
AAA: GEORGIA GAS PRICE AVERAGE STILL ON THE DECLINE
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average decreased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.24 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 7 cents less than a week ago, 12 cents less than a month ago, and 57 cents less…… read more »
ROME CITY COMMISSION TO MEET MONDAY, FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION TO MEET TUESDAY
The Rome City Commission will meet in regular session tonight at 6:30 pm at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. That gathering will be preceded by a caucus session at 5 pm in the Sam King Room. The agenda is posted online at www.romega.us; the link to access a live stream of…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP SIGNS FY24 BUDGET TO INVEST IN PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTHCARE, THE WORKFORCE, AND MORE
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, Hyundai Motor Group representatives, members of the General Assembly, state and local elected officials, and economic development partners from around the state, signed the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget (HB 19) and HB 408 on Friday at a…… read more »
GA AG CARR ANNOUNCES DISTRIBUTION OF $4.4 MILLION IN RESTITUTION TO THOUSANDS OF GEORGIANS DECEIVED BY TURBOTAX OWNER INTUIT
(Media release from the Office of Georgia’s Attorney General Chris Carr): Attorney General Chris Carr announced late last week that 145,788 Georgians who were tricked into paying for free tax services by TurboTax’s owner Intuit will soon begin receiving checks from a $141 million multistate settlement announced in May 2022. In total, Georgia will receive $4,450,496.83 for affected…… read more »
MICHAEL HARRIS II LIFTS ATLANTA BRAVES TO WALK-OFF WIN OVER BALTIMORE ORIOLES
The Atlanta Braves beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-2 in 12 innings on Sunday to close out a three-game interleague set at Truist Park. That allowed Atlanta to take the series by two games to one. Michael Harris II lifted the Braves to victory with a walk-off RBI double in the bottom of the 12th. Offensive…… read more »
ROME BRAVES DROP SERIES FINALE TO BOWLING GREEN HOT RODS, BUT TAKE THE SERIES
(Media release from the Rome Braves): The Rome Braves dropped Sunday’s series finale to the Bowling Green Hot Rods by a final score of nine runs to four. Tyler Owens would get the starting nod in the final matchup of the six game series. Owens would get knocked around early as Bowling Green would plate…… read more »
MAY IS SKIN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH, NORTHWEST GEORGIA REGIONAL CANCER COALITION REMINDS LOCALS TO REMEMBER THE SUNSCREEN BEFORE HEADING OUTDOORS
Event season is here! As you prepare to head out for outdoor events planned for this weekend and in the coming months, here are some words of caution from the Northwest Georgia Regional Cancer Coalition – don’t forget to wear sunscreen! Erin Hernandez, President and CEO, states that sunscreen is the primary line of defense…… read more »
HOWARD FINSTER’S PARADISE GARDEN TO HOST MAY ARTIST MARKET ON SATURDAY
Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden in Summerville will host the May Artist Market this Saturday, May 6th from 11 am to 4 pm. The cost to attend the event is $10 for general admission and $5 for seniors. Admission is free to those age 12 and under, Chattooga County residents, and members. According to a description…… read more »
CRBI CELEBRATES SIGNING OF HB 31
(From the Coosa River Basin Initiative): CRBI Executive Director Jesse Demonbreun-Chapman stood alongside Georgia Governor Brian Kemp earlier this week as Kemp signed House Bill 31 at the state capitol. Known as the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund, the bill is a major win for CRBI. CRBI worked for many years with state legislators to make…… read more »