(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Matt Carpenter has a reason to be passionate about the care that will be provided at the stand-alone emergency department scheduled to open later this fall in Chattooga County. Carpenter, a registered nurse, is the clinical manager of the facility on U.S. 27 next to Walmart in Trion. His…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2023
ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND TO HOST ANGIOSCREEN BUS
(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): AdventHealth Redmond is hosting the AdventHealth AngioScreen bus on Monday, Sept. 25 from 10:30 am to 2 pm. The AngioScreen bus will be parked in front of main entrance of AdventHealth Redmond. An AngioScreen is a noninvasive, 10-minute vascular screening designed to assess your risk of heart disease and stroke.…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES SWEPT IN MIAMI BY MARLINS
The Atlanta Braves were defeated by the Miami Marlins 16-2 on Sunday in the finale of a three-game National League East set at LoanDepot Park down in Miami, FL. The division champion Braves were swept by the third-place Marlins in that weekend series. Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a grand slam for a second straight day…… read more »
ATLANTA FALCONS IMPROVE TO 2-0 WITH WIN AT HOME OVER GREEN BAY PACKERS
The Atlanta Falcons improved to 2-0 on the 2023 regular season with a 25-24 victory on their home field over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday afternoon at Mercedes Benz Stadium. The Falcons will play their first road game of the season next Sunday up in Detroit, Michigan against the Lions. Kick off is set…… read more »
CHIEFTAINS MUSEUM/MAJOR RIDGE HOME AWARDED GRANT FROM THE GEORGIA HISTORICAL RECORDS ADVISORY COUNCIL
The Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home located on Riverside Parkway in Rome has been awarded a $2,300 grant from the Georgia Historical Records Advisory Council. The money is intended for the organization of collections pertaining to the history of the museum property back to the 1830s, according to a release from the Georgia Archives. Using funds…… read more »
READY FOR SOME FALL COLOR? GEORGIA STATE PARKS AND HISTORIC SITES TRACKS HUES STATEWIDE, OFFERS TRAVEL TIPS VIA THE GEORGIA LEAF WATCH 2023 TRAVEL PLANNER
Who is ready for some Fall color? Apparently a lot of people, according to Kim Hatcher, Public Affairs Coordinator for Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites, who urges the public to check out the Georgia Leaf Watch 2023 travel planner at www.gastateparks.org for a list of the top state parks to view Fall colors, an…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY ANNOUNCES NEW LEADERSHIP
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp on Thursday announced that Colonel Chris Wright, Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety (DPS), is retiring following many years of distinguished service in state law enforcement. “On behalf of all Georgians, Marty, the girls, and I want to thank Colonel Wright…… read more »
ROME HIGH THEATRE’S WORKSHOP FOR KIDS RETURNS
(Media release from Rome High School Theatre Boosters): Rome High School Theatre students will host young thespians at their Super Saturday Theatre Workshop for Kids on Saturday, September 30, 9:00AM to 12:00PM, in the RHS Performing Arts Center. Kids aged 7-11 are invited to spend three hours at the high school and explore the world…… read more »
IT’S TIME FOR FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, WEEK FIVE!
It’s time for Friday night lights in Northwest Georgia as area high school football teams take the field for the fifth week of play in the 2023 regular season! WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM will have coverage of Darlington football this evening as the Tigers hit the road for Tunnel Hill to take on the Northwest…… read more »
NATIONAL LEAGUE EAST-CHAMPION ATLANTA BRAVES DOWN IN MIAMI, FL FOR WEEKEND SET VERSUS MARLINS
The National League East Champion Atlanta Braves had a scheduled off-day on Thursday and will continue their current seven-game road trip this evening with the opener of a three-game division set in Miami, FL versus the Marlins. Bryce Elder will be the starting pitcher for Atlanta, and Johnny Cueto will be on the mound for…… read more »