The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Dallas Mavericks 130-122 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Wednesday night. Dejounte Murray led the charge with 30 points for the Hawks, who have won their last four consecutive games. John Collins added 19 points. Trae Young had 18 points and 12 assists. Luka Doncic had 30…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2023
ROME-FLOYD CHAMBER ROLLING OUT NEW MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, NEW INITIATIVES FOR THIS NEW YEAR
The Rome-Floyd Chamber is offering new membership opportunities for the new year to retirees and individuals. Pam Powers-Smith, President and CEO, states that the goal is to allow those who have retired from the workforce and individuals not associated with any particular business to participate in Chamber activities. She asserts that some retirees have expressed…… read more »
PARKS HOKE PARK RIBBON CUTTING SET FOR TODAY
(From the City of Rome, GA and Floyd County, GA): The community is invited to attend the ribbon cutting for Parks Hoke Park this afternoon at 1 pm. We will celebrate the improvements made to the park with funding from 2017 SPLOST contributions as well as funding from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS & REGISTRATION RESCHEDULES MEETING
(Announcement from the Floyd County Board of Elections & Registration): The Tuesday, January 17, 2023 meeting for the Floyd County Board of Elections & Registration was inadvertently not released to the media as required by law. As such, the law requires that the meeting be rescheduled. The Floyd County Board of Elections & Registrations will meet on Monday,…… read more »
FORMER US SENATOR KELLY LOEFFLER: GEORGIA STILL A RED STATE
(Media release from former US Senator Kelly Loeffler): On Tuesday, former U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler released a 2022 Impact Report highlighting the efforts of two conservative organizations, analyzing the state of Georgia’s Republican victories, and presenting further opportunities to grow the conservative movement. The data support her assertion that Georgia remains a red state – but that…… read more »
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON ASSIGNMENTS ANNOUNCES COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP APPOINTMENTS
(Media release from the Georgia House of Representatives): On Tuesday, the House Committee on Assignments, chaired by Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington), announced committee leadership appointments for the 2023-2024 legislative session. “Our House has a strong bench of leaders ready to roll up their sleeves and go to work for the people of Georgia, and our…… read more »
GEORGIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/HOMELAND SECURITY AGENCY: MAJOR DISASTER DECLARED FOR SEVEN COUNTIES, INDIVIDUAL AND PUBLIC ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
(Media release from the Georgia Emergency Management/Homeland Security Agency): Governor Brian Kemp has announced residents in seven Georgia counties affected by January 12 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes are now eligible to apply for disaster assistance. The disaster declaration covers Butts, Henry, Jasper, Meriwether, Newton, Spalding and Troup Counties for individual and public assistance.…… read more »
MODEL HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAMS SPLIT TWIN BILL VERSUS MURRAY COUNTY
In case you missed it Tuesday night on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM – Model High School’s basketball teams split a twin bill at home versus Murray County. Murray County emerged victorious in overtime by 59-49 in the girls’ game, while Model won the boys’ game by 70-47. Model basketball will return to the airwaves of…… read more »
ATHA TO RETIRE AFTER 30 YEARS AT DARLINGTON SCHOOL
(Media release from Darlington School): Tommy Atha, assistant athletic director and head football coach, will retire at the end of the school year after 30 years of service to Darlington, Head of School Brent Bell announced on Tuesday. “I am happy for Tommy and grateful for all that he has given to the school for…… read more »
GEORGIA TECH FALLS TO NC STATE IN ACC ACTION
The Georgia Tech men’s basketball team lost at home to NC State 78-66 on Tuesday night in ACC action. It was the fourth straight loss for the Yellow Jackets. Jalon Moore reached a career-high with a team-high 17 points for the Jackets. Terquavion Smith scored a game-high 25 points for the Wolfpack. The Yellow Jackets…… read more »