Looking for some entertainment over the weekend in Rome, GA? Consider taking in a film at the 22nd annual Rome International Film Festival, which continues through Sunday. Leanne Cook, RIFF Executive Director, encourages festival-goers to pick up an event brochure at the DeSoto Theatre for a schedule of films, information on downtown businesses, and more.…… read more »
Local News
CAVE SPRING HOSTS CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE OVER THE WEEKEND
Cave Spring, GA will host Christmas Open House this Saturday and Sunday. Curtis Burch, member of the Cave Spring Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors, enthuses that the town will be decorated and businesses will offer special deals for the holidays. A Veterans Day Celebration will take place next Tuesday, November 11th at 11 am…… read more »
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY – COOSA VALLEY TO DEDICATE 61ST HOME
Media release from Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley: Habitat for Humanity Coosa Valley is proud to announce the dedication of its 61st home on Sunday, November 16th, celebrating another milestone in the organization’s mission to build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter. This home was built in loving memory of John Hine, a faithful volunteer and…… read more »
JAYDEN ALLEN NAMED GNTC’S 2026 EAGLE AWARD WINNER
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Jayden Allen has been chosen to represent Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) at the Dinah Culbreath Wayne EAGLE (Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education) Leadership Institute state competition March 9-11, 2026, at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia. The Leadership Institute recognizes and honors those students who…… read more »
VOLUNTEERS, DONATIONS CONTINUE TO BE SOUGHT FOR THE 38TH ANNUAL THANKSGIVING LOVE FEAST
Thanksgiving is three weeks away. Volunteers and donations continue to be sought for the 38th annual Thanksgiving Love Feast, sponsored by Concerned Citizens of Rome and Floyd County. The traditional dinner will be served to those in need at the Rome Civic Center on Thursday, November 27th between the hours of 11 am and 2…… read more »
Local Sports
ATLANTA HAWKS WIN TUESDAY NIGHT OUTING VERSUS ORLANDO MAGIC
The Atlanta Hawks picked up a 127-112 win at home over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night at State Farm Arena. Zaccharie Risacher scored a team-high 21 points for Atlanta, which improved to 4-4 on the 2025-2026 regular season. Paolo Banchero led all players in scoring with 22 points for Orlando, which is now 3-5.…… read more »
WALT WEISS NAMED NEW MANAGER FOR ATLANTA BRAVES
The Atlanta Braves on Monday announced Walt Weiss as the 49th manager in franchise history. He spent the past eight seasons as the team’s bench coach. His coaching experience also included a stint as the manager of the Colorado Rockies for four seasons. He spent 14 seasons as an MLB player, including four with the…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES’ MATT OLSON SELECTED AS 2025 GOLD GLOVE AWARD WINNER
Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson is the recipient of a ’25 Gold Glove Award, as announced on Sunday. It marks the third time that he has received the honor, the first as a Brave. Gold Glove Awards are bestowed every year upon the best defensive players at each position in the National and American…… read more »
ATLANTA FALCONS LOSE SUNDAY ROAD MATCH TO NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
The Atlanta Falcons lost on Sunday to the New England Patriots by 24-23 at Gillette Stadium up in Foxborough, MA. The Falcons have dropped their last three games in a row and are now 3-5 for the 2025 regular season. They will take on the Indianapolis Colts at Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Germany next Sunday;…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS WRAP UP ROAD TRIP WITH LOSS IN CLEVELAND, OH TO CAVALIERS
The Atlanta Hawks wrapped up a four-game road trip on Sunday night with a loss in Cleveland, OH to the Cavaliers by 117-109. Jalen Johnson notched a team-high 23 points and 13 rebounds for the Hawks, who saw a two-game winning streak end and are now 3-4 on the 2025-2026 regular season. Donovan Mitchell led…… read more »