(From the Rome, GA Downtown Development Authority): At the Rome Downtown Development Authority Board Meeting last week, the 2023 winners of the Downtown Impact Grant were announced. These funds are intended to support organizations in the production of events that enhance the quality of life and promote economic growth in Downtown Rome. This year’s winners…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2023
GEORGIA DHS: STATE’S MEDICAID REDETERMINATION BEGINS, MEMBERS CAN CHECK INDIVIDUAL REDETERMINATION DATES IN GATEWAY
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Human Services): Along with all 50 states and U.S. territories, the State of Georgia has resumed checking eligibility for all Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids® members for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Medicaid members can find their individual redetermination month and information about the process in…… read more »
AAA: FROM GLOBETROTTERS TO FIRST TIMERS, TRAVELERS ARE SEEING THE WORLD IN 2023
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): International trips are on the rise this year. According to AAA booking data, international travel is up more than 200% compared to 2022. Hotel bookings are seeing the biggest jump, up more than 300% over last year. The spike in demand is driving up airfares. Ticket…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES OPEN SERIES IN SAN DIEGO, CA WITH SHUT OUT WIN OVER PADRES
The Atlanta Braves blanked the San Diego Padres 2-0 late on Monday night in the opener of a three-game series in San Diego, CA. That was the seventh straight win for the Braves. Austin Riley led the charge offensively with a two-run homer during the top of the first. Max Fried secured the win for…… read more »
FORMER BERRY VIKING, CURRENT ATLANTA BRAVE COLLIN MCHUGH TO JOIN ROME BRAVES ON A MAJOR LEAGUE REHAB ASSIGNMENT THIS EVENING
The Rome Braves were off Monday and will be back on their home field this evening to begin a six-game set against the Hudson Valley Renegades. Collin McHugh, a former Berry College Viking and current Atlanta Brave, will be in Rome on a major league rehab assignment. First pitch is scheduled for 6 pm. Get…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE ROSE TWO CENTS OVER THE PAST WEEK
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average increased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.39 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 2 cents more than a week ago, 15 cents more than a month ago, and 31 cents less…… read more »
ELEVATION HOUSE TO BENEFIT FROM TASTE OF ROME SET FOR MAY 16TH
Elevation House will benefit from the first annual Taste of Rome, slated for the evening of Tuesday, May 16th from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the Courtyard by Marriott Rome Riverwalk. Erin deMesquita, Program Coordinator, says that the event will feature food and drinks from 20+ local restaurants and live music from Kevin Allen…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP: GEORGIA’S MARCH NET TAX REVENUES DECLINE THREE PERCENT
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): The State of Georgia’s net tax collections for March totaled almost $2.68 billion, for a decrease of nearly $83 million or -3 percent, compared to March 2022, when net tax collections totaled $2.76 billion. Year-to-date, net tax collections totaled nearly $23.61 billion, for an increase of roughly $1.09…… read more »
ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD RECOGNIZES OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEERS
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Volunteers contributed 19,384 hours of their time in 2022 to improve the experience of patients and visitors at Atrium Health Floyd’s health care facilities. April 16 marked the beginning of National Volunteer Week, when Floyd recognizes its Good Samaritans, outstanding volunteers who give of their time and talents. Depending…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES EXTEND CURRENT WINNING STREAK TO SIX STRAIGHT WITH WIN IN KANSAS CITY OVER ROYALS
The Atlanta Braves extended their current winning streak to six consecutive outings with a 5-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday afternoon in the finale of a three-game interleague set in Kansas City, MO. The Braves took a 3-0 lead in the top of the third inning on a two-run triple by Matt…… read more »