The Rome Braves started the month of August with a win over the Greenville Drive by a final score of 2-1 on Tuesday evening in the first meeting of a six-game series in Greenville, South Carolina. The teams will meet again tonight at 7:05 pm. Rome’s series at Greenville continues through Sunday. The team will…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2023
FIRST FRIDAY CONCERT SERIES WILL CONTINUE WITH AUGUST’S SHOW THIS FRIDAY NIGHT ON THE TOWN GREEN
The First Friday concert series will continue this Friday night at 7 pm on the Town Green in downtown Rome. The headliner for the August show will be Weekend Getaway, who will perform a combination of soul, funk, jazz, and ‘Rhythm and Groove’. Anderlan will be the opening act. Megan Treglown, the Marketing and Special…… read more »
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY – COOSA VALLEY TO HOST ANNUAL MEETING ON AUGUST 28TH
Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley has scheduled their Annual Meeting for Monday, August 28th at 6 pm in the Moon River Room of Harvest Moon Cafe in downtown Rome. Betsy Allgood, Executive Director, enthuses that the organization will reflect on their accomplishments of the past 12 months and make plans for the next 12…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY EMA TO OFFER FREE SAFETY TRAINING TO THE COMMUNITY
(Media release from the Floyd County Emergency Management Agency): Preparation is key to overcoming obstacles of disaster and emergency, and Floyd County Emergency Management is excited about a new curriculum rolling out in August that will empower our community with both skills and experience. The first scheduled class for the SAFE emergency preparedness academy is…… read more »
VOGTLE UNIT 3 GOES INTO OPERATION
(Media release from Georgia Power): Georgia Power announced on Monday that Plant Vogtle Unit 3 has entered commercial operation and is now serving customers and the State of Georgia. The new unit represents a long-term investment in the state’s clean energy future and will provide reliable, emissions-free energy to customers for decades to come. “The…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES DROP SERIES OPENER AT TRUIST PARK TO LOS ANGELES ANGELS
The Atlanta Braves were defeated by the Los Angeles Angels 4-1 on Monday night in the opener of a three-game interleague set at Truist Park, bringing the Braves’ most recent winning streak to an end at three straight games. Luis Rengifo homered for Los Angeles to lead off the top of the first inning. Randal…… read more »
ROME BRAVES RESUME ROAD TRIP IN THE CAROLINAS WITH SERIES IN GREENVILLE, SC VERSUS THE DRIVE
The Rome Braves had a scheduled off-day on Monday and will resume their current 12-game road trip to the Carolinas tonight with the first of six games in Greenville, South Carolina against the Drive. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:05 pm.Rome opened this road trip with one win and five losses in Asheville, NC…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION: REGISTRATION FOR FALL SPORTS ENDS AUGUST 6TH, SPORTS CAMPS PLANNED FOR AUGUST 12TH
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): Registration for fall sports at Rome-Floyd Parks and recreation is rapidly coming to a close as regular registration for football, baseball, softball, cheerleading and t-ball ends on Sunday, Aug. 6. To register for these sports come by our offices at 1 Shorter Avenue Monday through Friday from 8:30…… read more »
AAA: MORE EXPENSIVE OIL NUDGES GEORGIA GAS PRICE AVERAGE 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 $3.55 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 19 cents more than a week ago, 33 cents more than a month ago, and 23…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS TO HOLD SPECIAL CALLED MEETING ON AUGUST 1ST
(Announcement from Floyd County County Board of Elections & Registration): The Floyd County Board of Elections will hold a Special Called Meeting and Public Hearing on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at the Floyd County Election Center, 18 East 12th Street, Rome. Caucus will be begin at 5:30 p.m. with the Board meeting at 6:00 p.m. The purpose of the Special…… read more »