The Rome Braves were off Monday and will return to action this evening in Greensboro, NC with the first of six outings against the Grasshoppers. First pitch is scheduled for 6 pm. Rome concluded a six-game homestand on Sunday with a loss to the Hudson Valley Renegades by 10-5. Hudson Valley took the series 5-1.…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2023
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE DROPPED TWO CENTS OVER THE PAST WEEK
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average declined at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.37 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 2 cents less than a week ago, 15 cents more than a month ago, and 34 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 »
CITY OF ROME OFFICIALS INVITE THE PUBLIC TO JOIN IN THIS WEEK’S OBSERVANCE OF GEORGIA CITIES WEEK
(Media release from the City of Rome, GA): The City of Rome announces their celebration of “Georgia Cities Week” April 23-29, 2023. This year’s theme is “Georgia Cities: Lighting the Way” and recognizes the many services and infrastructure the city provides to make Rome attractive to residents, visitors and businesses.Here are the events planned to…… read more »
ORDERS WILL BE TAKEN THROUGH FRIDAY FOR FCPD’S SRO SMOKEHOUSE BBQ FUNDRAISER
(From the Floyd County Police Department): The Floyd County Police Department is hosting another SRO Smokehouse BBQ Fundraiser. The deadline to order is Friday, April 28th. Pickup will take place at Pepperell High School on Sunday, May 7th. Place an order via email at [email protected] or with a School Resource Officer (SRO). Proceeds will fund…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES SWEPT AT HOME BY HOUSTON ASTROS
The Atlanta Braves were defeated by the defending World Series champion Houston Astros 5-2 on Sunday afternoon in the finale of a three-game set at Truist Park. That allowed the Astros to sweep the series. Things got off to a great start for Atlanta with Max Fried on the mound. He gave up just three…… read more »
HUDSON VALLEY RENEGADES TAKE SERIES FINALE OVER ROME BRAVES
(Media release from the Rome Braves): The Rome Braves and Hudson Valley Renegades mercifully wrapped up their series on Sunday evening, as the Braves fell by a final score of ten runs to five. Nacho Alvarez Jr would draw first blood for the Braves in the home half of the first with a line drive…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS FALL IN PLAYOFF ACTION TO BOSTON CELTICS AT STATE FARM ARENA
The Atlanta Hawks fell to the Boston Celtics 129-121 on Sunday evening in Game Four of their first round in the NBA’s Eastern Conference playoffs at State Farm Arena. That allowed Boston to assume a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven set. The series heads back up to Boston for Game Five on Tuesday night; tip…… read more »
LOCAL NON-PROFIT BRIGHTER BIRTHDAYS SEEKS VOLUNTEERS, RAISES FUNDS
Are you adept at social media? Local non-profit Brighter Birthdays could use your help! The organization seeks a tech- and social media-savvy volunteer to update supporters on efforts to brighten the birthdays of under-resourced children in Rome and Floyd County, says Amanda Hale, Executive Director. Interested parties may reach out to Hale at [email protected] to…… read more »
ROME HIGH THEATRE TO PRESENT INTO THE WOODS APRIL 28-30
(Media release from the Rome High School Theatre Boosters): The Rome High Theatre Department closes its 2022-23 season with Into the Woods, the Tony Award-winning musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine. The production runs April 28-30 in the Rome High Performing Arts Center. Into the Woods tells the magical tale of a Baker and…… read more »