Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: As the holiday traffic thins out across the Peach state, Georgia drivers are finding a bit of relief at the pump. After a week of elevated demand leading into Thanksgiving, the state’s average now stands at $2.82 per gallon as of Monday, though daily fluctuations remain likely. Compared…… read more »
Local News
GEMA/HS: WINTER WEATHER PREPAREDNESS WEEK IS THIS WEEK
Media release from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency: As winter approaches, the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) along with the National Weather Service (NWS) is getting ready for Winter Weather Preparedness week, set for Dec. 1-5. This week encourages Georgians to educate themselves about winter weather threats, update or develop a…… read more »
ROME CITY SCHOOL BOARD TO GATHER FOR WINTER RETREAT
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: The Rome City Schools Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, for its winter retreat. The retreat will be held at the Sheraton Suites Galleria, 2844 Cobb Pkwy SE, Atlanta, GA 30339, beginning with breakfast at 8:00 a.m. Retreat business will begin at 8:30 a.m.…… read more »
ROME SYMPHONY TO FILL CITY AUDITORIUM WITH CAROLS AND COOKIES AT ANNUAL HOLIDAY CONCERT
Media release from the Rome Symphony Orchestra: Just in time for the final countdown to the holidays, the Rome Symphony Orchestra (RSO) will present its annual Christmas performance at the Rome City Auditorium on Sunday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m. “Carols & Cookies” will treat guests to beautiful renditions of familiar seasonal favorites. Immediately following…… read more »
NORTHWEST GEORGIA HUNGER MINISTRIES SEEKS HELPING HANDS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Do you want to give back during the holiday season? Consider becoming a volunteer for Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries. Lindsey Kilby, Executive Director, says that her organization is about to lose a hefty amount of volunteers as local college students will soon go home for the holidays. Those willing to lend a helping hand may…… read more »
Local Sports
ATLANTA FALCONS LOSE SUNDAY ROAD MATCH TO NEW YORK JETS
The Atlanta Falcons fell to the New York Jets by 27-24 on Sunday afternoon at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. The Falcons are now 4-8 for the 2025 regular season. They will return to their home field at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta as hosts to the Seattle Seahawks next Sunday; kick off is scheduled…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS EMERGE VICTORIOUS IN DOUBLE OVERTIME IN SUNDAY NIGHT OUTING AT PHILADELPHIA VERSUS 76ERS
The Atlanta Hawks beat the Philadelphia 76ers by a final score of 142-134 in double overtime on Sunday evening in Philadelphia, PA. Jalen Johnson scored a team-high 41 points and contributed 14 rebounds for the Hawks, who have won their last two straight games and are now 13-8 on the 2025-26 regular season. Nickeil Alexander-Walker…… read more »
HANDFUL OF AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS REMAIN IN THE HUNT FOR A STATE TITLE
A handful of area high school football teams are bound for the quarterfinal round of the 2025 GHSA state playoffs on Friday night. Here’s the schedule: Class A Division 1 Rabun County Wildcats @ Pepperell Dragons Class AA Burke County Bears @ Rockmart Yellow Jackets Class AAAA Cartersville Canes @ Kell Longhorns Class AAAAA Rome…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS DROP ROAD GAME TO WASHINGTON WIZARDS
The Atlanta Hawks lost to the Washington Wizards by 132-113 on Tuesday night in an NBA Cup match at Washington DC. Kristaps Porzingis had a team-high 22 points for the Hawks, who saw their latest winning streak come to an end at two straight games and are now 11-8 on the 2025-2026 regular season. CJ…… read more »
ATLANTA FALCONS SNAP LOSING SKID WITH SUNDAY WIN IN NEW ORLEANS, LA OVER SAINTS
The Atlanta Falcons snapped a five-game losing skid with a 24-10 win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday afternoon at the Caesars Superdome down in New Orleans, LA. That allowed the Falcons to improve to 4-7 on the 2025 regular season. They will travel to New York to take on the Jets next Sunday;…… read more »