(Announcement from the Floyd County Board of Elections and Registration): The Floyd County Board of Elections will meet on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at the Floyd County Election Center, 18 East 12th Street, Rome. Caucus will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the Board meeting at 6:00 p.m. The meetings are open to the public. For more information, please contact the Floyd County Elections &…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2023
GEORGIA ARCHIVES TO HOST ANNUAL GENEALOGY PICNIC ON JUNE 3RD
(Media release from the Georgia Archives): Join the Georgia Genealogical Society and the Georgia Archives on Saturday, June 3, for the Annual Genealogy Picnic beginning at 9:00 am. The event will be held onsite at the Georgia Archives. No pre-registration is required. Bring your own or have lunch at one of our local restaurants. For more…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES SWEPT IN TORONTO BY BLUE JAYS
The Atlanta Braves lost to the Toronto Blue Jays by 6-5 on Sunday afternoon in the finale of a three-game set in Toronto, Canada. The Braves were swept in that series and have lost their last four straight games. Ronald Acuna Jr. got Atlanta on the board with a lead-off home run in the top…… read more »
ROME BRAVES DROP SERIES FINALE TO ASHEVILLE TOURISTS
(Media release from the Rome Braves): With a series win on the line, the Braves allowed six hits and four runs in the first two frames and fell to the Asheville Tourists 4-3. Four singles in the top of the first inning off Braves starter JJ Niekro saw the Tourists take a 2-0 lead. That…… read more »
GEORGIA STATE PARKS AND HISTORIC SITES OFFER FAMILY FUN FOR MOTHERS DAY WEEKEND
As we approach Mothers Day, many mothers will say that the greatest gift to receive is the gift of time together. And for adventurous moms, together time in the great outdoors is even better. Kim Hatcher, Public Affairs Coordinator for Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites, suggests picnicking, hiking, or biking with Mom at a…… read more »
AAA ADVISES GEORGIANS: IF YOU HAVEN’T BOOKED SUMMER TRAVEL PLANS YET, BETTER DO IT SOON!
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): If you haven’t booked your summer travel plans yet, AAA says you better do it soon. The Auto Club Group is seeing very strong bookings for cruises, tours, hotels, and flights. “Travel demand has come roaring back this summer and we’re already seeing large crowds at…… read more »
DPH: WHAT THE END OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY DECLARATION MEANS FOR GEORGIANS
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Health): The federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) declaration expired at the end of the day on Thursday. Now that we have safe and effective vaccines, ample testing infrastructure, and most people have some level of immunity due to vaccination or infection, COVID-19 is no longer a public health…… read more »
ALTHOUGH THE TAX FILING DEADLINE HAS PASSED, IRS IS STILL ADDRESSING CONCERNS AND QUESTIONS OF TAXPAYERS
(Media release from the Internal Revenue Service): Although the tax filing deadline has passed, some taxpayers may still need help with a tax concern or have questions about an IRS notice. To help, the IRS is opening the Atlanta IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center (TAC) at 401 W. Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30308, during a special Saturday opening from…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES IN TORONTO FOR INTERLEAGUE ACTION WITH THE BLUE JAYS THIS WEEKEND
The Atlanta Braves were off Thursday and will return to action this evening with the first of three interleague outings up in Toronto against the Blue Jays. Spencer Strider will be the starting pitcher for Atlanta, and Chris Bassitt will head to the mound for Toronto. The first pitch is set for 7:07 pm. Listen…… read more »
ADRIANZA MAKES REHAB APPEARANCE AS ROME BRAVES TOP ASHEVILLE TOURISTS IN GAME THREE OF A SIX-GAME SET, THAT SERIES CONTINUES THROUGH THE WEEKEND IN ROME
(Media release from the Rome Braves): For just the third time this season, the Braves tallied double-digit hits in their 9-4 victory over the Asheville Tourists with a little help from Atlanta Brave Ehire Adrianza. Facing a three-run deficit in the bottom of the second inning, back-to-back doubles from the likes of Brandol Mezquita and…… read more »