(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp over the weekend announced the appointment of Chris Hosey to serve as Director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), following a unanimous vote by the Board of Public Safety to approve his nomination. Hosey’s appointment will take effect August 1. “Chris…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2023
ATLANTA BRAVES TO PLAY HOST TO ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS IN A THREE-GAME SET
The Atlanta Braves had a scheduled off-day on Monday and will continue a six-game homestand tonight with the first of three games against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Truist Park. Bryce Elder will be Atlanta’s starting pitcher, while Zach Davies will be on the mound for Arizona. The first pitch is slated for 7:20 pm. Catch…… read more »
ROME BRAVES RESUME HOMESTAND TONIGHT
The Rome Braves had Monday off and will resume a nine-game homestand tonight with the first of six games versus the Hickory Crawdads. First pitch is scheduled for 7 pm. Rome opened this homestand by taking two of three games from the Jersey Shore BlueClaws over the weekend. Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried was in…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE ROSE SLIGHTLY DURING THE PAST WEEK
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average increased somewhat at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.27 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 1 cent more than a week ago, 2 cents less than a month ago, and 79 cents…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY ISSUES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPERTY TAX INCREASE
(Announcement from Floyd County, GA): The Floyd County Board of Commissioners has tentatively adopted a 2023 millage rate which will require an increase in property taxes of 9.84%. All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearing on this tax increase to be held in the Floyd County Commission chambers located at 12 East 4th…… read more »
‘MADE IN ROME’ FILM SERIES TO CONCLUDE WITH SCREENING OF MARVEL’S ‘BLACK WIDOW’ ON THURSDAY NIGHT
There will be a free showing of Marvel’s ‘Black Widow’ this Thursday night at 7 pm at the Rome City Auditorium. This is the last film in the free ‘Made in Rome’ film series presented by the City of Rome and the Rome International Film Festival. Films selected for the series feature major scenes filmed…… read more »
GOHS: ‘OPERATION SOUTHERN SLOW DOWN’ UNDERWAY IN FIVE SOUTHEASTERN STATES
(Media release from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety): State and local law enforcement officers in five states are warning speeding drivers to lift their right foot off the gas pedal or they could find themselves holding a ticket in their hands. The warning comes before the start of “Operation Southern Slow Down”, a multistate…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES DROP FINALE AND SERIES TO CHICAGO WHITE SOX AT TRUIST PARK
The Atlanta Braves fell to the Chicago White Sox 8-1 on Sunday afternoon in the finale of a three-game interleague set at Truist Park. It allowed the White Sox to take the weekend series by 2-1 and marked the Braves’ first series loss since May. Chicago took an early lead with four runs in the…… read more »
ROME BRAVES PICK UP FIRST WALK-OFF WIN OVER THE YEAR IN SERIES FINALE VERSUS JERSEY SHORE BLUECLAWS
(Media release from the Rome Braves): It took eighty-four games, but the Rome Braves are walk-off winners in 2023. The rubber match between the Rome Braves and Jersey Shore BlueClaws on Sunday would see the Rome Braves collect their first walk-off win by a final score of seven runs to six. Cedric De Grandpre would…… read more »
VANN HOUSE DAYS 2023 EVENT SET FOR SATURDAY, JULY 22ND
Chief Vann House State Historic Site in Chatsworth will host its Vann House Days 2023 event on Saturday, July 22nd from 10 am to 4 pm. It will feature demonstrations of early 19th century skills such as blacksmithing, weaving, and more, along with self-guided tours of the museum. Irina Garner, Interpretive Ranger, enthuses that the…… read more »