The Atlanta Falcons snapped a three-game losing skid with a 24-15 victory at home over the New Orleans Saints in a battle among rivals in the NFL’s NFC South on Sunday afternoon at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The teams each have a record of 5-6 on the 2023 regular season and have moved into a tie for…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2023
ATLANTA HAWKS DROP SUNDAY OUTING IN BOSTON, MA TO THE CELTICS
The Atlanta Hawks were defeated by the Boston Celtics 113-103 on Sunday in NBA action in Boston, MA. It marked the end of the Hawks’ most recent winning streak at two straight games. Trae Young scored a team-high 33 points for the Hawks, who are now 8-8 on the 2023-24 regular season. Jayson Tatum had…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD CHAMBER URGES LOCALS TO SHOP LOCALLY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
The holiday season arrives with Thanksgiving on Thursday. Shoppers will be out in force on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday to seek the perfect Christmas gifts. Pam Powers-Smith, President and CEO of the Rome-Floyd Chamber, urges the public to shop locally this holiday season and all year long. It is important to shop local…… read more »
FERGERSON CHOSEN AS GRAND MARSHAL OF THE 2023 ROME CHRISTMAS PARADE
Jan Fergerson has been chosen as Grand Marshal of the ’23 Rome Christmas Parade, as announced by the parade committee during its annual breakfast on Tuesday morning. As a part owner of Ford, Gittings & Kane Jewelers, Jan Fergerson celebrates her 50th year as a merchant on Broad Street this year. She is described by…… read more »
AAA GEORGIA ACTIVATES ‘TOW TO GO’ FOR THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY WEEKEND
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): As AAA prepares to rescue more than 360,000 drivers with car trouble this holiday weekend, it will also work to keep impaired drivers off the road. On Wednesday, the Auto Club Group will activate its Tow to Go campaign. The program is available in Georgia and other select states…… read more »
GOHS: DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE THIS HOLIDAY WEEKEND – RIDESHARE CREDITS AVAILABLE
(Media release from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety): Those who choose to drink alcoholic beverages during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend in Georgia do not have to risk driving but can get a free or discounted ride from Uber.Georgia is one of five states that have been awarded $25,000.00 in ride credits by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA)…… read more »
TCSG LAUNCHES ONLINE PLATFORM CONNECTING JOB SEEKERS WITH GEORGIA EMPLOYERS
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp on Tuesday announced that the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) has launched an online Labor Exchange Platform, directly connecting job seekers and employers across Georgia. This innovative, first of its kind state resource is an integral part of WorkSource Georgia. The new…… read more »
FEAST ON GEORGIA TECH ATHLETICS THIS THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY WEEKEND ON WLAQ
Feast on Georgia Tech athletics over this Thanksgiving holiday weekend on WLAQ 1410 AM or 96.9 FM, courtesy of the Georgia Tech Sports Network from Legends Sports. It will all get started this evening with men’s basketball as the Yellow Jackets hit the road for a match against Cincinnati. Tip off is slated for 7…… read more »
HANDFUL OF AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS HEADED TO THE QUARTERFINAL ROUND OF THE GHSA STATE PLAYOFFS
A handful of area high school football teams are headed to the quarterfinal round of the GHSA state playoffs on Friday night. Here’s the line-up: Class AAAAAA Thomas County Central Yellow Jackets @ Rome Wolves (Barron Stadium) Class AAAAA Jenkins Warriors @ Cartersville Canes Cass Colonels @ Coffee Trojans Class AA Toombs County Bulldogs @…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS DROP TUESDAY NIGHT NBA IN-SEASON TOURNAMENT GAME AT HOME TO INDIANA PACERS
The Atlanta Hawks lost to the Indiana Pacers by 157-152 on Tuesday night in an NBA In-Season Tournament game at State Farm Arena. Trae Young scored a game-high 38 points for the Hawks, who are now 6-7 on the 2023-24 regular season. The Hawks will host the Brooklyn Nets tonight at 7:30 pm. That game…… read more »