The 2021 Wings Over North Georgia hybrid drive in air show will take to the skies over Rome’s Russell Regional Airport on Saturday and Sunday, October 30th and 31st. John Cowman, President of JLC Airshow Management, and crew have spent this week preparing the show site and welcoming performers. He urges local air show fans…… read more »
Local News
ALL ROME CITY SCHOOLS TRANSITION BACK TO PHASE ONE OF COVID-19 PLAN EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1ST
(Rome City Schools media release): On Tuesday, October 26, Superintendent Louis Byars announced that all Rome City Schools will transition back to phase one of the system’s COVID-19 three-phase plan. The transition back to phase one will begin next week, on November 1. During phase one, all faculty, staff and students on campus will follow…… read more »
ROME POLICE DEPARTMENT FORMALLY PARTNERS WITH THE US MILITARY PARTNERSHIP FOR YOUTH SUCCESS
(From the City of Rome, GA – Government page on Facebook): Rome Police Chief Denise Downer McKinney formally signed documents Tuesday to become partners with the U.S. military Partnership for Youth Success (PAYS) to offer young men and women who have served in the military an opportunity for a post-service career with the Rome Police.…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 854 new cases of coronavirus and 70 more virus-related fatalities were reported across Georgia on Tuesday by the state’s Department of Public Health. According to the latest update by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 1,260,262 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since the beginning of this pandemic. The…… read more »
BILLY BOB THORNTON AMONG 2021 ROME INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL GUESTS
(Rome International Film Festival media release): In its 18th year, RIFF 2021 returns from the limits of a virtual year with a long list of quality films, a star-studded guest lineup, and after-parties that keep the proverbial red carpet rolling into the night. As the schedule of films settles into place, RIFF has announced marquee…… read more »
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ATLANTA BRAVES TAKE GAME ONE OF 2021 WORLD SERIES
The Atlanta Braves took Game One of the 2021 World Series by a final score of 6-2 over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night at Minute Maid Park out in Houston, TX. Jorge Soler became the first batter in history to lead off a Fall Classic with a home run. Adam Duvall also contributed a…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS IN NEW ORLEANS TO FACE PELICANS TONIGHT
The Atlanta Hawks will be in New Orleans, LA to face the Pelicans in NBA action tonight. Tip off is set for 7:30 pm at the Smoothie King Center. That outing will be televised on Bally Sports Southeast and ESPN. The Hawks are 2-1 thus far on the 2021-2022 regular season after posting a 122-104…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES IN HOUSTON TO FACE ASTROS IN GAME ONE OF THE 2021 WORLD SERIES TONIGHT
The Atlanta Braves will take on the Houston Astros in Game One of the 2021 World Series tonight in Houston, Texas. Charlie Morton will serve as starting pitcher for Atlanta, and Framber Valdez will head to the mound for Houston. First pitch is slated for 8:09 pm at Minute Maid Park. Listen on WLAQ 1410…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS TOP DETROIT PISTONS AT STATE FARM ARENA
The Atlanta Hawks improved to 2-1 on the 2021-2022 regular season with a 122-104 win over the Detroit Pistons on Monday night at State Farm Arena. Trae Young led the charge with a game-high 32 points. John Collins chipped in 22 points. The Hawks will be down in New Orleans to face the Pelicans on…… read more »
THE ATLANTA BRAVES ARE WORLD SERIES BOUND!!
The Atlanta Braves are World Series-bound for the first time since 1999! The Braves punched their ticket to the Fall Classic by taking the National League Championship Series 4-2 over the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 4-2 victory in Game Six on Saturday night at Truist Park in Atlanta. Eddie Rosario led the charge offensively…… read more »