The Atlanta Braves defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-6 on Tuesday evening in the second outing of a four-game set in Pittsburgh, which ended a three-game losing streak for Atlanta. The Braves got on the board with a lead-off home run from Ronald Acuna Jr. in the top of the first inning. However, the Pirates surged…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2023
ROME BRAVES DROP HOMESTAND OPENER IN EXTRAS TO THE WINSTON-SALEM DASH, WELCOME ’23 FIRST ROUND DRAFT PICK
(Media release from the Rome Braves): The Rome Braves returned home after a two week road trip to take on the Winston-Salem Dash for the first time in 2023. Angel Flores would send Ian Mejia to the mound. This would be Mejia’s first start since turning in seven innings of one run ball against the…… read more »
THE START OF A NEW SCHOOL YEAR IS A GREAT TIME TO GET INVOLVED WITH THE NORTHWEST GEORGIA COUNCIL OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
The 2023-2024 school year is officially underway for most local students. It is a great time for kids to get involved with Cub Scouts. That’s according to Eric Vaughn, Vice President of Marketing for the Northwest Georgia Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Volunteers will be visiting elementary schools in the coming weeks to…… read more »
LT. GOVERNOR BURT JONES ANNOUNCES LEGISLATIVE PRIORITY TO ADDRESS SOCIAL MEDIA AND CYBERBULLYING
(Media release from the Office of Georgia Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones): Lt. Governor Burt Jones and Senate Majority Caucus Chair Senator Jason Anavitarte (R – Dallas) on Monday announced a 2024 legislative priority to address teenage social media use and cyberbullying. “Social media touches every part of our daily lives, and while it certainly has…… read more »
KEMP: GEORGIA BEGINS PREPARATIONS FOR HYDROGEN FUELING STATIONS
(Media release from the Office of Georgia Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp on Monday announced that he has instructed the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) to begin the process of working with private sector partners on how best to approach deployment of hydrogen fueling stations for commercial vehicles in the state. As a…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR COMMISSIONER BRUCE THOMPSON UNCOVERS MILLIONS OF UNREMITTED FUNDS FOLLOWING INTERNAL AUDIT
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) recently concluded an internal audit, which uncovered $105,170,128.20 in unremitted funds that began accumulating in fiscal year 2014 under the leadership of former Labor Commissioner Mark Butler. As required by law, Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson authorized the full transfer of these…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES OPEN SERIES IN PITTSBURGH WITH A LOSS TO THE PIRATES
The Atlanta Braves fell to the Pittsburgh Pirates by 7-6 on Monday evening in the rain-delayed opener of a four-game set in Pittsburgh, PA. That was the third straight loss for the Braves. It was a tough night for starting pitcher Spencer Strider, who took the loss for Atlanta after giving up six runs and…… read more »
CHALLENGER LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYERS, MEMBERS OF THE ROME BRAVES TO COMPETE IN EXHIBITION GAME ON SATURDAY TO RAISE FUNDS FOR MIRACLE FIELD
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): Challenger League baseball players and players from the Rome Braves will hit the diamond on Saturday, Aug. 12 for an exhibition game to help raise money for Miracle Field. First pitch is scheduled for 10 a.m. and admission to the game is $5. Players and children 12 and…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA GAS PRICE AVERAGE INCHES HIGHER
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average continues to increase at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.66 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 11 cents more than a week ago, 44 cents more than a month ago, and 2…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION TO MEET TUESDAY
The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will meet Tuesday at the county’s Administration Building on East 4th Avenue in downtown Rome. Caucus will take place at 4 pm in the Caucus Room (Suite 204); it will be followed by the meeting at 6 pm in the Community Room (Suite 206). Both of the gatherings are…… read more »