The Rome-Floyd Recycling Center has enjoyed a return to recycling events in person in 2021 after a one-year hiatus due to coronavirus. Michael Skeen, Public Works Director for Floyd County, asserts that the most recent event, at which electronics were gathered, drew about 100 residents. Both electronics and household hazardous waste will be collected at…… read more »
Local News
THREE GENERATIONS OF GRADUATES CALL GHC HOME
(Georgia Highlands College media release): Dunny Blankenship’s mom graduated as a registered nurse in one of the first nursing classes at Georgia Highlands College (then Floyd Junior College). Dunny followed in his mom’s footsteps by attending the same college and graduating in 1982 with an associate degree in criminal justice. In 2020, his daughter Katherine…… read more »
AAA OFFERS SAFETY TIPS AS TEMPERATURES RISE IN GEORGIA
(Media release from AAA, The Auto Club Group): With forecasts predicting temperatures in the 90’s for portions of the state, AAA is urging motorists to keep their children, pets and vehicles safe during what is expected to be some of the hottest weather so far this summer. “In just 10 minutes, a car can heat…… read more »
ROME CITY SCHOOLS RELEASES AP NUMBERS
(Rome City Schools media release): Rome High School students received recognition for outstanding Advanced Placement (AP) scores this past week. Rome High School has 89 AP scholars total 53 – AP Scholars 22 – AP with distinction 14 – AP with honors The Advanced Placement (AP) courses offered at Rome High are certified through the…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 2,443 new cases of coronavirus and 11 more virus-related fatalities were reported in Georgia on Wednesday afternoon by the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest update by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 926,707 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since the beginning of this pandemic.…… read more »
Local Sports
ATLANTA BRAVES FALL TO NEW YORK METS AT CITI FIELD TO EVEN FIVE GAME SET AT TWO GAMES APIECE; SERIES FINALE SLATED FOR TODAY
The Atlanta Braves fell to the New York Mets 2-1 on Wednesday night in the fourth outing of a five-game series at Citi Field in Flushing, NY, evening that set among rivals in the National League East at two games apiece. The Mets opened the scoring on an RBI single by Jeff McNeil off Max…… read more »
ROME BRAVES PICK UP WIN OVER ASHEVILLE TOURISTS AT SMS
The Rome Braves beat the Asheville Tourists 9-4 on Wednesday night in the second meeting of a six-game set at State Mutual Stadium, which evened up that series at 1-1. Game three is slated for tonight at 7 pm.… read more »
ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION TO HOLD A FALL SPORTS REGISTRATION DAY ON SATURDAY
(Rome Floyd Parks and Recreation media release): Registration for fall sports is quickly coming to an end. Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation is holding a special Saturday registration day at their headquarters at 1 Shorter Avenue from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 31. This will be the only Saturday the offices will be open…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES BEAT FIRST-PLACE NEW YORK METS IN AN NL EAST BATTLE AT CITI FIELD
The Atlanta Braves defeated the New York Mets 12-5 on Tuesday evening in the third outing of a five-game National League East set at Citi Field in New York. It allowed the Braves to take a 2-1 lead in the series over the division-leading Mets. Austin Riley led the charge offensively with six RBIs to…… read more »
ROME BRAVES FALL IN HOMESTAND OPENER TO THE ASHEVILLE TOURISTS
The Rome Braves were edged by the Asheville Tourists 5-4 on Tuesday night in the opener of a six-game series at State Mutual Stadium. Game two of that series is set for tonight at 7 pm. Get tickets for the Braves’ current homestand at www.romebraves.com.… read more »