(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): A new report by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety identifies six types of drivers by analyzing risky driving behaviors. The most common dangerous behaviors were speeding, distracted driving, and aggressive driving. The annual Traffic Safety Culture Index survey developed these six driver profiles by examining…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2023
ROME CHRISTMAS PARADE USHERS IN THE HOLIDAY SEASON FOR LOCALS
The 2023 Rome Christmas Parade ushered in the holiday season for locals as it traversed Broad Street in downtown Rome, GA on Tuesday night. Here is a list of this year’s winners, courtesy of the Rome Christmas Parade committee: Best in Parade: Coosa Valley Credit Union Adult Division: 1st – Ryan Cox Orthodontics 2nd –…… read more »
CHRISTMAS IN LINDALE 2023 RESCHEDULED TO DECEMBER 9TH
Christmas in Lindale 2023 has been rescheduled to Saturday, December 9th due to the threat of inclement weather on the original event date of Saturday, December 2nd. According to an announcement from Restoration Lindale, Inc. – “With much thought on the upcoming weekend’s Christmas in Lindale, the rain looks to be threatening our event. So…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY: 23 PEOPLE WERE KILLED IN THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY PERIOD TRAFFIC CRASHES
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Safety): Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Troopers investigated 12 fatal traffic crashes, and local law enforcement agencies investigated six fatal traffic crashes resulting in 23 deaths across Georgia during the 102-hour Thanksgiving holiday travel period.Local law enforcement agencies reporting fatalities during the holiday period which began Wednesday, November 22,…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP ANNOUNCES SENIOR STAFF UPDATES
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp on Tuesday announced that Trey Kilpatrick, Chief of Staff for the Governor’s Office, has accepted a position with Georgia Power as Senior Vice President for External Affairs, effective January 15, 2024. “Over the last three years, Trey’s dedicated leadership as Chief of…… read more »
GA SOS RAFFENSPERGER CAUTIONS AGAINST CHARITY SCAMS DURING THE HOLIDAYS
(Media release from the Georgia Secretary of State’s Press Office): International Charity Fraud Awareness Week (“ICFAW”) brings together charities across the world and the agencies that regulate them in a collaborative social media campaign to raise awareness of issues surrounding charity fraud, cybercrime and best practices. It is coordinated by an advisory panel and led…… read more »
GEORGIA TECH TOPS NO. 21 MISSISSIPPI STATE IN MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL
In case you missed it Tuesday night on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM – Georgia Tech picked up a 67-59 win over No. 21 Mississippi State in men’s college basketball in Atlanta. That allowed the Yellow Jackets to snap a two-game losing skid and marked the end of a season-opening six-game winning streak for the Bulldogs.…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS DROP NBA IN-SEASON TOURNAMENT GAME IN CLEVELAND, OH TO CAVALIERS
The Atlanta Hawks lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers by 128-105 at Cleveland, OH on Tuesday night in an NBA In-Season Tournament game. That was the second straight loss for the Hawks, who are now 8-9 for the 2023-24 regular season. The Hawks will travel to San Antonio, TX to take on the Spurs on Thursday…… read more »
PAIR OF AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS HEADED TO THE SEMIFINAL ROUND OF THE GHSA STATE PLAYOFFS
A couple of area high school football teams are headed to the semifinal round of the GHSA state playoffs on Friday night. Here’s the line-up: Class AA Cook at Rockmart Class AAAAA Coffee at Cartersville Rome and Cass were eliminated from the state playoffs in the quarterfinal round last Friday night.… read more »
IT’S TIME FOR THE 2023 ROME CHRISTMAS PARADE!
The 2023 Rome Christmas Parade will take place this evening at 6:30 pm in downtown Rome, GA. This year’s theme is “CHRISTmas – It’s a Wonderful Life”. Jan Fergerson with Ford, Gittings & Kane Jewelers will be the Grand Marshal for the parade, which will wrap up with Santa Claus’ grand arrival to town. Janet…… read more »