Do you like farm-fresh goodies? Take advantage of farmers markets offered throughout the Summer around Rome and Floyd County! Sarah Williams, Sales and Marketing Assistant for the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism, says that options include the Georgia’s Rome Farmers Market on Fridays from 9 am to 11:30 am through August at the Rome Civic…… read more »
Local News
GNTC’S AUTOMATION ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM OPTIMIZES GRADUATES’ CAREER CHOICES
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Automation Engineering Technology program prepares students to design, implement and troubleshoot automated industrial processes on robotic equipment and other automated systems. The Automation Engineering Technology associate degree program, established in fall 2019, is housed at GNTC’s Whitfield Murray Campus in Dalton. “A handful…… read more »
AAA: AMERICANS SLOW TO ADOPT ELECTRIC VEHICLES DESPITE WIDESPREAD AVAILABILITY
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: Despite the increasing availability of electric vehicle (EV) models—over 75 options introduced in the past four years—AAA’s latest survey highlights persistent consumer hesitation. According to the survey: “Interest in fully electric vehicles has fluctuated over time,” said Montrae Waiters, AAA-The Auto Club Group spokeswoman. “While the…… read more »
THE SALVATION ARMY OF ROME, GA SEEKS SUMMER DONATIONS
The official start of Summer is approaching, and the temperatures are rising. The Salvation Army of Rome, GA is in urgent need of bottled water to offer to the homeless of the community. Major Hank Harwell, Corps Officer, says that concerned citizens may help by donating bottled water to help those in need to stay…… read more »
GA DNR: JUNE AND JULY MAY MEAN FLIGHTLESS GEESE IN YOUR AREA
Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources: The Canada goose can thrive in a variety of habitats. However, those habitats often include people-centric areas such as neighborhoods, office complexes, city parks and other developed areas. This can be frustrating for homeowners and property managers when geese begin to molt in the summer, according…… read more »
Local Sports
ATLANTA BRAVES BACK HOME THIS WEEKEND VERSUS COLORADO ROCKIES, LISTEN ON WLAQ
The Atlanta Braves had a scheduled off-day on Thursday and will be back at Truist Park this evening to open a six-game homestand with the first of three games versus the Colorado Rockies. Bryce Elder will be the starting pitcher for Atlanta, while German Marquez will be on the mound for Colorado. First pitch is…… read more »
ROME EMPERORS DROP THURSDAY NIGHT OUTING AT HOME TO GREENSBORO GRASSHOPPERS, TEAMS’ SERIES WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE WEEKEND
Media release from the Rome Emperors: Nine of Greensboro’s ten hits came with two outs on Thursday night, and Kroeger’s stellar High-A debut unfortunately came with a loss attached. Rome’s pitching staff continues to shine, and Kroeger’s performance only added to that reputation. He went 5.2 innings, striking out 11 batters—setting a new single-game, season-high…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES WRAP UP SET IN MILWAUKEE WITH WIN OVER BREWERS, ROME EMPERORS FALL IN EXTRAS TO GREENSBORO GRASSHOPPERS
The Atlanta Braves beat the Milwaukee Brewers by 6-2 on Wednesday in the finale of a three-game set in Milwaukee, WI. That allowed the Braves to take the series by two games to one. Michael Harris II got Atlanta on the board with a two-run homer in the top of the second inning, during which…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES DROP TUESDAY NIGHT GAME AT MILWAUKEE TO BREWERS, ROME EMPERORS OPEN HOMESTAND WITH LOSS TO GREENSBORO GRASSHOPPERS
The Atlanta Braves fell to the Milwaukee Brewers by a final score of 4-1 on Tuesday evening in the second outing of a three game set in Milwaukee, WI. That evened the series at a game each. The Brewers struck first with a two-run homer by Jackson Chourio during the bottom of the third inning.…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES SNAP LOSING SKID WITH MONDAY NIGHT WIN IN MILWAUKEE OVER BREWERS
The Atlanta Braves snapped a seven-game losing skid on Monday evening with a 7-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers in the opener of a three game set in Milwaukee, WI. The Braves scored three runs in the top of the fifth inning on a home run by Ronald Acuna Jr and a two-run shot from…… read more »