(Media release from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service): The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has finalized a recovery plan for the rufa red knot, a subspecies listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The recovery plan, which was made available for public comment in May 2021, provides a road map for helping the…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2023
AAA ISSUES WARNING FOR DRIVERS TO WATCH FOR POTHOLES IN GEORGIA
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): AAA is issuing a warning for drivers to watch for potholes in Georgia. A new AAA survey found that the number of drivers who sustained vehicle damage from a pothole requiring a repair soared 57% from the previous year. “Potholes can wreak havoc on your vehicle,” said…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES HOST HOUSTON ASTROS THIS WEEKEND, LISTEN ON WLAQ
The Atlanta Braves were off Thursday and will be back on their home field at Truist Park tonight to open up a seven game homestand with the first of three outings against the defending World Series champion Houston Astros. Bryce Elder will be the starting pitcher for Atlanta, while Hunter Brown will head to mound…… read more »
ROME BRAVES DROP THIRD STRAIGHT TO HUDSON VALLEY RENEGADES, TEAMS’ SIX GAME SET IN ROME CONTINUES THRU SUNDAY
(Media release from the Rome Braves): The Rome Braves and Hudson Valley Renegades resumed their six game series on Thursday night for Bark In The Bark Night. AdventHealth Stadium welcomed in dogs from all over the area, in hopes of seeing the Braves crack the win column for the first time since Sunday. JJ Niekro…… read more »
THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR CELEBRATES FIRST 100 DAYS UNDER NEW LEADERSHIP WHILE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE REMAINS STEADY
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson celebrates 100 days in office on April 22, 2023. During this time, the commissioner’s administration has been laser-focused on the modernization of the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL). Top achievements over the last 100 days include: “Stabilizing the agency, creating confidence, and…… read more »
TEAMS STILL SOUGHT THROUGH FRIDAY TO COMPETE IN ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION’S BACKYARD BBQ BASH AT RIDGE FERRY PARK ON APRIL 29TH
Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation, along with Coke and Shaw Industries, invites local backyard BBQ buffs to put their best chicken and pork recipes to the test at the annual Backyard BBQ Bash set for Saturday, April 29 at Ridge Ferry Park. Lindsey Jones, Special Services Manager, says that teams have until Friday to register. Registration…… read more »
COMMUNITY INVITED TO ATTEND SPLOST CITIZEN COMMITTEE KICKOFF
(From Floyd County, GA – Government): Floyd County, the City of Rome, and the City of Cave Spring invite residents to attend the 2023 SPLOST Citizen Committee Kickoff this evening at 5 pm in the Fire Education Room at 409 East 12th Street in Rome. Introductions of committee members will be made. There will also…… read more »
CANCER NAVIGATORS’ IN-PERSON RUN/WALK, DAISY DROP SET FOR APRIL 30TH
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Cancer Navigators’ annual benefit run\walk culminates this year with an in-person 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk on Sunday, April 30, at 2 p.m. at the Barron Stadium track in Rome. The annual Daisy Drop will take place that day at 3 p.m. on the Chief John Ross Memorial Bridge at…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES’ WINNING STREAK COMES TO AN END WITH SHUT OUT LOSS IN SAN DIEGO TO PADRES
The Atlanta Braves concluded a six-game road trip on Wednesday with a loss to the San Diego Padres by 1-0 at Petco Park in San Diego, CA. The Braves saw an eight-game winning streak come to an end, but they went 5-1 on their road trip. Charlie Morton was charged with the loss for Atlanta…… read more »
STICKY SIXTH INNING RESULTS IN ROME BRAVES’ SIXTH LOSS
(Media release from the Rome Braves): The Rome Braves were back in action on Wednesday morning for an 11:00am first pitch against the Hudson Valley Renegades. With a quick turnaround from Tuesday night’s contest, the Braves would turn to Ian Mejia, the 2022 Draftee out of New Mexico State University. Rome would jump out to…… read more »