The Atlanta Falcons lost to the Tennessee Titans by a final score of 28-23 in NFL action on Sunday afternoon in Nashville, Tennessee. The Falcons are now 4-4 on the 2023 regular season. They will play host to the Minnesota Vikings next Sunday at 1 pm.… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2023
ATLANTA HAWKS PICK UP FIRST WIN OF THE 2023-2024 REGULAR SEASON
In NBA news the Atlanta Hawks picked up their first win of the 2023-2024 regular season by 127-110 over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Trae Young led the charge with 20 points and 11 assists. He was among eight Hawks that scored into the double digits. Giannis Antetokounmpo led all…… read more »
CHIAHA HARVEST FAIR SLATED FOR SATURDAY AND SUNDAY AT THE COOSA VALLEY FAIRGROUNDS
The Chiaha Harvest Fair will take place at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds in Rome this Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm both days. The 58th annual event will feature arts and crafts, tasty food, kids’ activities, and live music. Monica Sheppard, Co-chair, attests that Chiaha is a great place to get a…… read more »
EARLY VOTING IN NOVEMBER 7TH ELECTION TO BE OFFERED THIS WEEKEND
Floyd County voters will have opportunities this weekend to cast advance in-person ballots in the November 7th general election at the Elections Office, 18 East 12th Street in Rome. Early voting will be offered from 9 am to 5 pm this Saturday and from 1 pm to 5 pm on Sunday. Weekday early voting will…… read more »
WRITER/DIRECTOR ETHAN HAWKE TO BE ON HAND FOR 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF THE ROME INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, SET FOR NOVEMBER 2ND THROUGH 5TH
(Media release from the Rome International Film Festival): The 2023 Rome International Film Festival (RIFF) runs from Nov. 2 to Nov. 5, including more than 125 film screenings and bringing thousands of visitors to Rome, Ga. A highlight will be a special appearance on Nov. 3 by actor/director Ethan Hawke for the Southeast premiere of “Wildcat,” a…… read more »
IT’S TIME FOR FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, WEEK 11!
It’s time for Friday night lights as area high school football teams hit the field for week 11 of the 2023 regular season. WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM are Rome’s radio homes for Darlington football. The Tigers are off this week. They will return to action on Friday, November 3rd with their regular season finale at…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: SEPTEMBER UNEMPLOYMENT RATE DROPS IN ROME, NORTHWEST GEORGIA
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.3 percent in September, down six-tenths of a percent over the month. A year ago, the rate was 2.7 percent. “Georgia reigns as the ultimate destination for business and economic opportunity,” said Labor Commissioner…… read more »
LEARN ABOUT THE SCIENCE OF FALL COLOR DURING THE TREE WALK ON MYRTLE HILL SET FOR OCTOBER 31ST
Enjoy a stroll among the trees of Myrtle Hill Cemetery and learn why leaves change colors every Autumn during the Community Workshop ‘Tree Walk on Myrtle Hill’ to be hosted by the Floyd County Master Gardeners on Tuesday, October 31st from 2 pm to 4 pm. The program will be presented by John Hendrickson, Master…… read more »
GEORGIA SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT RICHARD WOODS VISITS PEPPERELL ELEMENTARY TO RECOGNIZE THE DRAGONS AS LITERACY LEADERS
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA): State School Superintendent Richard Woods paid a visit to Pepperell Elementary School to recognize them as a Literacy Leader on Wednesday. In September, the Georgia Department of Education and Superintendent Woods announced and recognized 155 schools in the state of Georgia with exceptional achievement or growth in third-grade…… read more »
TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM OF GEORGIA CELEBRATES GRADUATION OF INAUGURAL COHORT FROM SENIOR LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
(Media release from the Technical College System of Georgia): The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) is proud to announce the successful completion of its first cohort of the Senior Leadership Academy, a transformative professional development program aimed at advancing careers within TCSG and its 22 colleges. The graduation ceremony celebrated the achievements of 25…… read more »