The Atlanta Hawks fell to the Chicago Bulls 111-100 on Monday evening at the United Center in Chicago, IL. Trae Young scored a team-high 21 points and had 13 assists for the Hawks, who have lost their last two matches after winning five in a row. Dejounte Murray added 20 points. DeMar DeRozan led all…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2023
LEPRECHAUN-A-THON SET FOR MARCH 18TH
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): Rome’s most fun and festive 5K returns with all the glowing, foamy goodness on Saturday, March 18, 2023 as the Leprechaun-a-thon 5K and Health Walk presented by Atrium Health Floyd runs through downtown. The race begins on First Avenue just down from Bridgepoint Plaza and covers portions of…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD SPORTS HALL OF FAME BANQUET SET FOR MARCH 11TH
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): Mark your calendars now for the 2023 Hall of Fame Banquet set for Saturday, March 11 at the Krannert Center at Berry College. The banquet honors the 2023 Hall of Fame inductees as well as the 14 students from local high schools receiving the Rome Orthopaedic Center Scholarships.…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE CONTINUES TO CLIMB
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average rose at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.25 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 19 cents more than a week ago, 52 cents more than a month ago, and 12 cents more…… 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 (City Auditorium) on Broad Street. A caucus session will be held at 4 pm in the Sam King Room, during which there will be a discussion about Rome Middle School. The agenda is posted online at www.romega.us; the link…… read more »
FLOYD EMA DIRECTOR URGES SEPTEMBER FLOOD VICTIMS TO REACH OUT FOR ASSISTANCE
Businesses and residents affected by flooding back on September 3rd and 4th, 2022 in Chattooga and Floyd Counties may receive assistance in the form of low-interest disaster loans from the US Small Business Administration. The Disaster Loan Outreach Center is open at Chattooga County EMA/E-911 in Summerville through this Thursday, January 26th. Tim Herrington, the…… read more »
COOSA EIGHTH GRADER WINS FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS’ DISTRICT SPELLING BEE
(Media release from the Floyd County Schools, GA): Coosa High School student Caedmon Burnett correctly spelled “encompass” and then “ballast” to win the Floyd County Schools (FCS) District Spelling Bee Thursday morning at Armuchee High School. Eight Floyd County students put their spelling skills to the test in the annual competition. Model High’s Elijah Ely…… read more »
ROME HIGH THEATRE DEPARTMENT TO HOST SPRING OPEN HOUSE ON JANUARY 26TH
(Announcement from the Rome High Theatre Department): The Rome High Theatre Department invites students, families, and the community to their Spring Open House on Thursday, January 26, at 7PM at the Rome High Performing Arts Center. RHS Theatre Director Alexis Tyson will be joined by theatre students and boosters to share news about the theatre’s…… read more »
GHRAC ANNOUNCES GEORGIA ARCHIVES INSTITUTE STIPEND
(Media release from the Georgia Historical Records Advisory Council): The Georgia Historical Records Advisory Council, in conjunction with the University of Georgia and the Georgia Archives, has available one stipend to cover attendance at the 2023 Georgia Archives Institute (GAI). The stipend is funded by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission…… read more »
MODEL HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL WILL RETURN TO THE AIRWAVES OF WLAQ THIS WEEK
Tune into play by play coverage of Model High School basketball this week on WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM. Model’s teams will host Fannin County on Tuesday night. The girls will play at 6 pm, followed by the boys at 7:30 pm. Model will be on the road this Friday night to take on…… read more »