(Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation): In March 2023 the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) awarded 18 projects valued at $65,263,277. The largest single investment, worth approximately $15million, is a bridge construction project awarded to E. R. Snell Contractor, Inc. This project will include construction of a 0.503-mile bridge and approaches on SR 212…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2023
ATLANTA BRAVES WRAP UP ROAD TRIP WITH SWEEP IN MIAMI, BACK HOME THIS WEEKEND VS. BALTIMORE
The Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 6-3 on Thursday in the finale of a three-game National League East set in Miami, Florida. That allowed Atlanta to sweep the series. Highlights included a solo home run by Marcell Ozuna during the top of the fourth inning, his third home run of the series. Matt Olson…… read more »
ROME BRAVES NOTCH THIRD STRAIGHT WIN OVER BOWLING GREEN HOT RODS, TEAMS’ SERIES CONTINUES THROUGH THE WEEKEND IN ROME
(Media release from the Rome Braves): The Rome Braves stayed hot on Thursday night, as they blanked the defending SAL Champions for their third straight win. Daniel Martinez got the starting nod from manager Angel Flores, as Rome looked to notch their longest winning streak of the 2023 campaign so far. Martinez would start off…… read more »
MAY 7-13 IS THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF NATIONAL TRAVEL AND TOURISM WEEK; GEORGIA’S ROME OFFICE OF TOURISM TO OFFER FREE GIFT TO LOCALS WHO PARTICIPATE IN THE WEEK
(Media release from the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism): The Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism invites locals to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of National Travel & Tourism Week (NTTW), May 7-13, 2023. The week celebrates the value travel holds for our economy, businesses and personal well-being and invites locals to gain the full visitor experience…… read more »
FC BOE ENTERS INTERGOVERNMENT AGREEMENT WITH FLOYD COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TO TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF GLENWOOD SCHOOL CAMPUS
(Statement from Floyd County Schools, GA): During a joint called Board meeting on Wednesday morning, the Floyd County Board of Education entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Floyd County Board of Commissioners to transfer ownership of the former Glenwood School campus. The transfer was voted on and accepted to use the campus for government purposes.…… read more »
SPEAR ACT SPONSORED BY SENATOR CHUCK HUFSTETLER OF ROME SIGNED INTO LAW, EMPOWERS GA SOS RAFFENSPERGER TO PROTECT SENIORS
(Media release from the Georgia Secretary of State Press Office): Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger continues to lead the way against the financial exploitation of Georgia seniors after The Senior Protections from Exploitation Against Retirees (SPEAR) Act, SB84, was signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp on Wednesday. Sponsored by Senator Chuck Hufstetler with…… read more »
ROME LITTLE THEATRE PRODUCTION OF ‘SISTER ACT’ OPENS ON FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE DESOTO, RUNS FOR TWO WEEKENDS
(Media release from the Rome Little Theatre): Rome Little Theatre’s production of “Sister Act” will run May 5-14, 2023 at the DeSoto Theatre. Sister Act is the musical stage play based on the smash hit 1992 film. Featuring original music by Tony- and eight-time Oscar winner, Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop…… read more »
ESP ROME PARTICIPANTS TO COMPETE IN FIRST ANNUAL TRIATHLON
(Media release from ESP): ESP (Extra Special People), a leading organization dedicated to creating transformative experiences for people with disabilities will host the first annual Tri-ESP with Darlington School on Saturday, May 6 at 5:00 p.m. at the Huffman Athletic Center. “This triathlon is designed for all children with disabilities,” said Beth Smith, Darlington pre-K…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES CLUB SIX HOME RUNS IN WIN OVER MIAMI MARLINS
The Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 14-6 on Wednesday night in the middle outing of a three-game National League East set in Miami, FL. That allowed Atlanta to take a 2-0 lead in the series. The Braves clubbed six home runs en route to the victory. Marcell Ozuna got it all started with a…… read more »
ROME BRAVES PICK UP SECOND STRAIGHT WIN OVER BOWLING GREEN HOT RODS
(Media release from the Rome Braves): The Rome Braves were back in action on Wednesday night as Angel Flores sent right handed pitcher JJ Niekro to the mound. The Hot Rods would strike early and jump out to a two run to nothing lead thanks to sacrifice flies from Shane Sasaki and Nick Schnell in…… read more »