The Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies by 7-6 over 10 innings on Tuesday night in the third meeting of a four-game set at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA. It allowed Atlanta to take a 2-1 lead in the series. The Phillies scored the first run of the night on a homer by Nick…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2023
ROME PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL RELEASES 2024 SCHEDULE
(Media release from the Rome Professional Baseball Club): The Rome Professional Baseball Club has announced their schedule for the 2024 season, featuring one hundred and thirty-two total games, and sixty-six home contests. The 21st season of professional baseball in Rome is set to begin on Friday, April 5th, as Rome welcomes the 2023 South Atlantic League…… read more »
LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS ENTER WEEK FIVE OF THE 2023 REGULAR SEASON
This is week five 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 travel to Northwest Whitfield to face the Bruins. In other week five match-ups: Southeast Whitfield Raiders @ Armuchee Indians Murray County Indians…… read more »
DARLINGTON’S KOTCHASANMANEE (’25) VERBALLY COMMITS TO PLAY GOLF AT PRINCETON UNIVERSITY
(Media release from Darlington School): Junior Ther Kotchasanmanee has verbally committed to play golf at Princeton University following her graduation from Darlington School in May of 2025. “Thank you to Coach Desanty for giving me an opportunity,” said Kotchasanmanee. “I’m looking forward to being part of the Princeton family.” A boarding student from Maeon, Thailand, Kotchasanmanee…… read more »
AMERICANS REMEMBER 9/11
Monday marked the 22nd anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the U.S.A. Ceremonies were held nationwide to pay respects to the thousands of lives lost on that tragic day and to honor the acts of heroism by Americans of all walks of life in the wake of those attacks. The Rome-Floyd County…… read more »
JOINT TAX CREDIT REVIEW PANEL TO HOLD NEXT MEETING IN ROME
(Media release from the Georgia House of Representatives Press Office): The Joint Tax Credit Review Panel, co-chaired by State Representative Shaw Blackmon (R-Bonaire) and State Senator Chuck Hufstetler (R-Rome), will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at 9 a.m. at Berry College in Rome. To watch a live stream of this meeting, please…… read more »
GNTC ANNOUNCES PRESIDENT’S AND DEAN’S LISTS FOR SUMMER 2023
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Georgia Northwestern Technical College is proud to announce the students on the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the 2023 summer semester. To be eligible for the President’s List, the student must maintain a GPA of 3.8 or higher during the semester with a course load of at least…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS: MARK GROVES ROAD OPEN FOR LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY WITH DELAYS
(Announcement from Floyd County Public Works): Floyd County Public Works will restrict traffic to Mark Groves Road on Wednesday September 13 while a cross drain is installed between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Local traffic should expect delays while installation is ongoing. Public Works requests that only local traffic attempt to pass through the dead…… read more »
AAA: HOLIDAY TRAVELERS ARE BOOKING EARLIER THIS YEAR
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Although the summer travel season just came to an end, Georgians are already beginning to lock in their travel plans for the holidays. In fact, according to a new AAA survey, 69% of residents are already planning to take a holiday vacation. More than half of them…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES SPLIT TWIN-BILL IN PHILADELPHIA VERSUS THE PHILLIES
The Atlanta Braves split a day-night double-header against the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Atlanta emerged victorious in the opener by 10-8 over 10 innings, while Philadelphia won the nightcap by 7-5. Highlights included the 50th home run of the 2023 season for Matt Olson; that was his second during…… read more »