(Media release from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety): State and local law enforcement officers remind everyone to never make the mistake of driving after drinking because those who do could find themselves sitting in a jail cell.Georgia law enforcement officers are issuing this warning prior to the start of the 32nd annual “Hands Across the Border”…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2023
ROME LITTLE THEATRE’S PRODUCTION OF NEWSIES JR. RUNS FOR ONE MORE WEEKEND AT THE DESOTO
(Media release from Rome Little Theatre): Rome Little Theatre’s production of Newsies, Jr will run for a second and final weekend this Friday evening through Sunday afternoon at the DeSoto Theater. Disney’s Newsies JR. is a version of the 2012 Broadway musical, based on the 1992 film. Inspired by the rousing true story of newsboys in turn-of-the-century…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES WRAP UP HOMESTAND WITH SHUTOUT WIN OVER NEW YORK METS
The Atlanta Braves concluded a nine-game homestand with a shutout victory over the New York Mets by 7-0 on Wednesday evening in the last meeting of a three-game National League East set at Truist Park. Atlanta took that series by 2-0 and went 7-2 on their homestand. Marcell Ozuna got the home team on the…… read more »
ROME BRAVES NOTCH WEDNESDAY NIGHT WALK-OFF WIN OVER GREENSBORO GRASSHOPPERS
(Media release from the Rome Braves): On a night where Spencer Schwellenbach took the mound in Rome for the first time, the Braves complete a late inning rally to even the series with the Greensboro Grasshoppers. After being on the injured list since July 26th, Braves’ number three overall prospect Spencer Schwellenbach pitched for the…… read more »
DPH: HIGH TEMPERATURES IN GEORGIA RAISE HEALTH CONCERNS
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Health): With temperatures expected to be in the high 90’s throughout the state for the next several days, and at times feeling like more than 100 degrees with the humidity, the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging Georgians to avoid prolonged exposure to the heat…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD CHAMBER BUSTLING WITH ACTIVITY
(Media release from the Rome-Floyd Chamber): The Rome Floyd Chamber has been bustling with activity over the past few months and we are excited to announce the addition of new staff and current staff members that have been named to a state board and a national fellowship. Megan Patrick has joined the Rome Floyd Chamber…… read more »
GHC ANNOUNCES PRESIDENT’S AND DEAN’S LISTS FOR SUMMER 2023
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): Georgia Highlands College (GHC) has announced students named to the Summer 2023 President’s List and Dean’s List. To achieve President’s List status, students must earn a 4.0 grade point average and attain a minimum of nine semester hours of credit. To make Dean’s List students, must complete a minimum…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS FUND FINE ARTS PROGRAMS THROUGH ARP FEDERAL GRANT
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA): Through the ARP (American Rescue Plan) Federal Grant that Floyd County Schools received, the district chose to focus on funding the fine arts programs. The funding consisted of providing all things equipment, products and materials needed to make the fine arts programs even more successful. The process started…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP ANNOUNCES COMMISSIONER OF THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp on Tuesday announced that the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Board voted to appoint Walter Rabon as the DNR Commissioner, effective immediately. Rabon has served as Interim Commissioner for the Department since July 1, following the departure of former Commissioner Mark Williams.…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES EVEN NL EAST SET VERSUS NEW YORK METS WITH TUESDAY NIGHT WIN AT TRUIST PARK
The Atlanta Braves defeated the New York Mets 3-2 on Tuesday night in the second outing of a three-game National League East set at Truist Park. That evened the series at a game each. Eddie Rosario clubbed a two-run homer that got the Braves on the board in the bottom of the second inning. Marcell…… read more »