The Atlanta Braves defeated the Chicago Cubs by a final score of 6-5 over 10 innings on Wednesday night in the middle outing of a three-game set at Truist Park. That allowed the Braves to take a 2-0 lead in the series and grab home-field advantage through the National League Championship Series for the ’23…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2023
ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION LOOKS FORWARD TO TRIO OF EVENTS IN FALL OF 2023
Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation looks forward to a trio of events in Fall of 2023. The Paper Doll Parade and Breast Cancer Awareness 5K presented by Atrium Health Floyd will take place on Saturday, September 30th, at Ridge Ferry Park in Rome. The 5K run will start at approximately 5 pm with a two-mile health…… read more »
GNTC GRADUATE RECEIVES LIFE SAVER AWARD
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): A Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) Law Enforcement Academy graduate has been recognized for her quick actions that saved a man’s life. Jennifer Nunez, a rookie officer in the Dalton Police Department, and her field training officer were dispatched on July 16 to help a man who was…… read more »
NORTHWEST HEALTH DISTRICT: COVID-19 TESTING MOVED FROM THE COOSA VALLEY FAIRGROUNDS TO FLOYD COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT THROUGH OCTOBER 9TH
(Announcement from the Georgia Department of Public Health’s Northwest Health District): The Georgia Department of Public Health’s Northwest Health District has announced that free COVID-19 testing will move from the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds to the back parking lot at the Floyd County Health Department, 16 E. 12th Street, Rome, from now until Monday, October 9, when…… read more »
GEORGIA DECAL LAUNCHES THRIVING CHILD CARE BUSINESS ACADEMY WITH FREE ONLINE TRAINING AND TOOLS TO STRENGTHEN PROVIDER BUSINESS PRACTICES
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning): The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) announced that it has created the Thriving Child Care Business Academy of free online training to help providers enhance their business and financial management skills. DECAL believes that a stable early care and education industry…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES OPEN HOMESTAND WITH COMEBACK WIN OVER CHICAGO CUBS
The Atlanta Braves beat the Chicago Cubs by 7-6 on Tuesday evening in the opener of a three-game National League set at Truist Park. The Cubs took an early lead with two runs each in the top of the second and third innings. They added one run each in the fourth and sixth. The Braves…… read more »
LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS ENTER WEEK SEVEN OF THE 2023 REGULAR SEASON
This is week seven of the 2023 regular season for area high school football teams. WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM will have coverage of Darlington football on Friday night as the Tigers continue Region 7-A Division 1 play at Coosa with a match versus the Eagles. The Tigers won their first region game of…… read more »
ROME DDA EXPRESSES GRATITUDE FOR ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL FIRST FRIDAY CONCERT SERIES AND LOOKS FORWARD TO THE 8TH ANNUAL FIDDLIN’ FEST
As the end of September and the beginning of October are approaching, the Rome Downtown Development Authority expresses gratitude for a successful First Friday concert series and looks forward to another Fiddlin’ Fest. Aundi Lesley, Director, declares that this year’s First Friday concerts were a big hit and drew thousands of visitors to downtown Rome.…… read more »
JOINT TAX CREDIT REVIEW PANEL GATHERS INSIGHT FROM KEY MANUFACTURERS IN THIRD MEETING
(Media release from the Georgia Senate Press Office): On Wednesday, September 20, 2023, the Joint Tax Credit Review Panel, Co-Chaired by Senator Chuck Hufstetler (R – Rome) and Representative Shaw Blackmon (R – Bonaire), conducted its third meeting at the Christopher Browning Pavilion at Oak Hill in Rome, Georgia. The panel heard from regional manufacturers…… read more »
UTILITY WORK IN CAVE SPRING TO CAUSE TRAVEL DELAYS
(Announcement from Floyd County Emergency Management): Traffic into Cave Spring will be delayed Tuesday September 26, 2023 as utility crews replace a pole at the red light. Work begins at 9 a.m. Commercial traffic will not be permitted. All other traffic will follow signs. * Alabama Street will be closed: detour on Ga 100 or…… read more »