The Rome Braves blanked the Bowling Green Hot Rods by 6-0 on Tuesday night in the opener of a six-game set in Bowling Green, KY. That marked the second consecutive victory for the Braves, who notched five of their six runs during the top of the second inning. The Braves and the Hot Rods will…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2023
ROME AND FLOYD COUNTY HONOR THE FALLEN ON MEMORIAL DAY
Rome and Floyd County joined communities across the United States to host Memorial Day ceremonies on Monday to honor those who gave their lives on the battlefield in service to our armed forces. John Fortune, President of the Rome Exchange Club, stresses that Memorial Day is a solemn day to remember the fallen. This is…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE REMAINED STEADY FOR MEMORIAL DAY
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average continues to hold steady at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are paying an average price of $3.25 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 8 cents less than a month ago, and 88 cents less than this time last year. It…… read more »
ROME TRANSIT ADDS RIDGE FERRY PARK TO FREE MAINLINE FIXED ROUTE SERVICE FOR THE SUMMER SEASON
(Announcement from the City of Rome, GA): Beginning this week, Rome Transit will add Ridge Ferry Park to it’s free mainline fixed route service for the summer season running until August 1. The stop is located near the park’s public restrooms with easy access to all the park’s amenities including: Rome transit continues to offer…… read more »
VOGEL UNIT 3 REACHES 100 PERCENT ENERGY OUTPUT FOR THE FIRST TIME; FINAL SERIES OF TESTING REMAINS BEFORE THE FIRST NEWLY CONSTRUCTED NUCLEAR UNIT IN THE U.S. IN OVER 30 YEARS ENTERS SERVICE
(Media release from Georgia Power): Georgia Power announced on Monday that Vogtle Unit 3 has safely reached 100 percent power, marking a major milestone towards commercial operation and service for customers. This milestone marks the maximum energy the unit is licensed to produce in the reactor core and is the first time the unit has…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES OPEN ROAD TRIP WITH LOSS IN OAKLAND, CA TO THE ATHLETICS
The Atlanta Braves opened up a six-game road trip out west on Monday night with a loss to the Oakland Athletics by 7-2 in game one of a three-game set in Oakland, California. That marked the end of an 11-game losing streak for the A’s. Atlanta jumped to an early lead with an RBI single…… read more »
ROME BRAVES’ DANIEL MARTINEZ NAMED SAL PITCHER OF THE WEEK
(Media release from the Rome Braves): Rome Braves pitcher Daniel Martinez has been named the South Atlantic League’s pitcher of the week by Minor League Baseball. In game one of a double header against the Greenville Drive, Martinez would notch the league’s first complete game shutout of the season. Martinez would collect five strike outs…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION: NORTHSIDE SWIM CENTER OPENS THIS WEEKEND, RIDGE FERRY FARMERS MARKET RETURNS JUNE 3RD
The weather predictions may call for cooler temperatures than normal here in Rome, GA for Memorial Day weekend, but the Northside Swim Center, 501 Kingston Avenue, plans to welcome swimmers for the first time in 2023 with its first open swim session on Saturday. Lindsey Jones, who serves as the Special Services Manager for Rome-Floyd…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS TEACHER AND STUDENT NAMED GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 2023 EXEMPLARY ENGLISH LEARNER AND ESOL TEACHER
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA): Each year, the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) recognizes outstanding English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) teachers and English Learner (EL) students across the state. GaDOE accepts one teacher and one student nomination from each district. Alto Park Elementary teacher Wendi Van Leuven was chosen from her…… read more »
GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY: PUT SAFETY FIRST ON THE ROAD AND WATER THIS SUMMER
(Media release from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety): Whether traveling on the road or the water, make sure the trip or outing starts with the click of a seat belt or life jacket. The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, Georgia State Patrol, and Georgia Department of Natural Resources are delivering their annual “Belts &…… read more »