Floyd County Sheriff Dave Roberson wants the public to be cautious on area roadways and waterways around the 4th of July. Locals will be taking to the streets, lakes, and pools throughout the holiday weekend, acknowledges Sheriff Roberson, who urges everyone to be aware of their surroundings and be careful. Local law enforcement will be…… read more »
Local News
CITY OF ROME, GA ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF 3RD AVENUE PARKING DECK FOR RESTRIPING
Media release from the City of Rome, GA: The City of Rome will temporarily close the 3rd Avenue Parking Deck from Monday, July 7 through Thursday, July 10 to complete planned restriping of parking spaces. The deck will be closed to the public, but will remain accessible to monthly parking permit holders and those with…… read more »
GNTC HOLDS 2025 ADULT EDUCATION GRADUATION CEREMONY
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Office of Adult Education held its Spring 2025 Graduation Ceremony on June 26 for students who have earned their High School Equivalency diplomas. The ceremony was held at the Conference Center on GNTC’s Gordon County Campus in Calhoun to accommodate students and families…… read more »
GA GOHS: DRIVE SOBER OR THEY WILL PULL YOU OVER
Media release from the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety: The Governor’s Office of Highway (GOHS) is joining our Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic (H.E.A.T.) units and 16 Regional Traffic Enforcement Networks to remind drivers to make the right decision to never drive under the influence of any substance that impairs a person’s ability to…… read more »
GEORGIA STATE PARKS EXPAND OUTDOOR ACCESSIBILITY WITH NEW GRIT FREEDOM CHAIRS
Media release from Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites: Georgia’s State Park System has added GRIT Freedom Chairs to its outdoor accessibility program, Outdoors Beyond Barriers. GRIT Freedom Chairs are a new option for visitors with limited mobility. The hybrid three-wheeled wheelchairs — a cross between a manual wheelchair and a mountain bike — are…… read more »
Local Sports
ATLANTA BRAVES BLANKED AT HOME BY LA ANGELS, ROME EMPERORS NOTCH SHUTOUT VICTORY AT HOME OVER BOWLING GREEN HOT RODS ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT
The Atlanta Braves were blanked by the Los Angeles Angels by a final score of 4-0 on Tuesday night in the opener of a three-game set at Truist Park. The Angels scored all four of their runs in the top of the eighth inning on an RBI double by Joe Adell, two-run double by (former…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES DROP FINALE AND NL EAST SET TO PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES, ROME EMPERORS SERIES FINALE VERSUS GREENVILLE DRIVE RAINED OUT ON SUNDAY
The Atlanta Braves lost to the Philadelphia Phillies by 2-1 on Sunday in the finale of a three-game National League East set at Truist Park. That allowed Philadelphia to take the weekend series among division rivals by two games to one. The Braves struck first during the bottom of the second inning on a home…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES WRAP UP ROAD TRIP WITH LOSS IN NEW YORK TO METS AND RETURN HOME TO HOST PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES, ROME EMPERORS’ CURRENT HOMESTAND CONTINUES INTO NEXT WEEK
The Atlanta Braves concluded a seven-game road trip on Thursday evening with a shutout loss to the New York Mets by 4-0 in the finale of a four-game National League East set in New York. The Braves settled for a split in their series versus the Mets and went 3-4 during the road trip. The…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES LOSE TO THE NEW YORK METS FOR THE FIRST TIME DURING 2025 REGULAR SEASON, ROME EMPERORS DROP WEDNESDAY NIGHT OUTING AT HOME TO GREENVILLE DRIVE
The Atlanta Braves lost to the New York Mets by 7-3 on Wednesday evening in the third meeting of a four-game National League East set in New York. It was the Braves’ first loss to the Mets for this season. The Mets struck first with a home run by Ronny Mauricio to open the bottom…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES PICK UP ANOTHER WIN VERSUS NEW YORK METS, ROME EMPERORS OPEN HOMESTAND IN VICTORIOUS FASHION VERSUS GREENVILLE DRIVE
The Atlanta Braves defeated the New York Mets by 7-4 on Tuesday night in the second meeting of a four-game National League East series in New York. Atlanta is now 5-0 versus New York this season. The Mets scored three runs in the bottom of the fourth inning on a sac fly by Jeff McNeil…… read more »